HHC, 3rd Bn 23rd Inf 1968,69,70

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Agent Orange Korea 1967-68

Comments: Recently treated for brain tumor. Could it be Agent Orange related? I need help!

Keywords: Easy Queen

Is pajuri near DMZ in Korea

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AGENT ORANGE UIJONGBU CP ESSAYONS 68-69

Comments: Had a triple by-pass in 96,from there in 2000 A.O. test never heard any results. Diabetes diagnosed in 2000 and started medication, then depression,then 2003 2 stents,2007 another stent,2010,another stent now I'm facing a defibulator because only 35% of my heart is working.Have had numerous operation from my knee to the wrist to both feet because of complications.

Keywords: Burl Keller,from Ohio; Danny Hensley,from Ala.,Smith,from KY, Kelley from W.V. Keller do you remember the skeleton we came across with a dozer in cutting a road at the DMZ.I have a picture of this Hill. Do you know the name of the river at the DMZ that we were on? Do you know which airborne unit we were assigned to 30 to 40 days on the DMZ?

Agent Orange Stored at Kelly Barracks 547th ENGN Germany

Comments: Look Guys, as you can see, I didn't serve in Korea, I served mostly in Germany, but I think it is significant that AO was stored in buildings in the motor pool in Germany. We used to us it to spray around the buildings and in the parking area in the motorpool. It is known that the 547th Engr's in Korea used it around different areas around the DMZ but little is know about the fact that it was also stored by the 547th in Germany. I was stationed in Darmstadt Germany at Kelly barracks in 1972-1974 and during that time I specificly remember spraying that stuff at least on 4 occasions. I'm looking for anyone who remembers being there in Germany and using AO who can corroberate what I remember. I have type II daibetes, neuropathy in both feet, prostate problems, and severe osteoarthritis. VA is not denying that it was there, stored in Germany, they are simply telling me to prove it. I know it was there, I used it, I just need some help to prove it. Can anybody help?????

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Keywords: any one that remember me va said that i did not serve there

Camp Beavers

Comments: Just posted pictures on FortBeavers.com of 44th engineers , at Fort Beavers, in 1968. Looking for all of these men have found 8 of them, if you know or you are one of them please email me.. My husband has claim with VA for Agent Orange.

Keywords: Camp Beavers 1968 ,44th engineers C Company, BrokenHeart BN

plane crash osan korea 1962

Comments: I was in osan korea from dec 1961 to jan 1963 i seen a plane crash in late 1962 ar osan ab korea there is no records of this crash i don't know if it was a cover up or what anyone with info please contact me thanks Ronnie

Keywords: Plane Crash osan korea 1962

A.O. Korea - 1966 - 67 | B Btry 5/38 Arty - Camp Hunt

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Keywords: I was stationed with B Btry 5/38 Arty 2nd Inf. Div. at Camp Hunt, I was also an Imjin Scout and did patrols along the Imjin River. But, once a "Gun Rabbit" always a "Gun Rabbit".

I am looking for documantion of, or the spraying of Agent Orange during my tour of duty 1966-67, Thanks.

PEACE, John

More VA Bull

Comments: I was stationed at Camp Kyle, we provided all of the mechanical support for units north of CRC. The vehicles were used for transporting everything including chemicals. When I first arrived at Camp Kyle I did courier runs to Camp Casey, Camp Greves, St. Barbara etc. I was originally assign to Munsani. None of this seems to matter to the VA. They don't care that the half life of AO is 15 years. They don't care that we drank the water and ate food from areas that were contaminated. They want to delay and delay until there are none of us alive to continue to fight for our claims. I knew I was contaminated and hospitalized when I was in Korea and filed a claim 41 years ago. I have continued to press the issue and all they do is deny, deny. All the politians come out on Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and such but shamefully it is all for show. The bottom line is that the agency that was formed to help veterans has become an organization that does nothing but continues its own existance.

Shame!!

Shame!!

Keywords: Camp Kyle 4th Maintenance Battalion 1970-1971

Clearing vegetation on the DMZ in 1967

Comments: From June to October 1967 I was attached to the 7th Inf Div Engineers as part of a construction team from Co C 51st Signal Battalion (I Corps) that dug nearly 10 miles of fence post holes for the DMZ(Barrier Fence), within 100 yards of the DMZ. Prior to the construction ALL vegetation was removed and bulldozed to clear the area for the fence, bunkers, observation posts, and clear fields of fire. We used a deuce and a half auger truck to dig the holes. Because the job went through the monsoons we sometimes had to be pulled by a dozer along the fence line to dig.

Their was a lot of activity during this time by the NKA. The unit I was attached to lost 3 KIA and 10 wounded when our evening convoy was attacked back enroute to our temporary compound near recreation Area 3 (RC3). A mess tent where our other team was located at Camp Liberty Bell was also attacked.

I don't have any creditable evidence that Agent Orange was used but something was used to kill the thick vegetation before it was bulldozed into huge piles of debris.

My medical issues include nerve pain in my legs, severe tinitus, elevated thyroid chemistry, migraine headaches, loss of sexual function, and excessive musle spasms.

I read a newpaper article several years ago citing the US Govt paying ROKA soldiers for exposure to agent orange.

Keywords: DMZ, Fence, Signal, Engineer, RC3, Agent Orange

agent orange

Comments: I was in Osan Air Force Base in Korea, I have developed diabetes, bad lungs, 1/2 removed. Bad kidneys, bad liver, etc. My VA Dr said I have every sympton of Agent Orange...the VA says no. They said no agent orange in Korea, I know that is a lie because the Air Force sprayed the flight line on the air base all the time, and we were just below the flight line. They also sprayed all the binjo ditches running thru the base.......sI have been turned down twice.....I m getting older and sicker nd I do not get a penny............I cannot find anyone who was in service with me.

Keywords: Dick Gilligan

AG camp Howze 1972

Comments: Looking for friends or others that where stationed at camp Howze in 1972-1973 that have info or pictures of AG being sprayed around barracks, mess hall or other buildings.I was with Bn S/4 HHC 1/17 just above main motor pool.email me with any pictures or info please

Keywords: Camp Howze, sp/4 Resso (Boots)

DMZ AO

Comments: We had four guys in our company killed in 1969. They were going to an OP. I drove a light jeep at the time on the zone. I have alot of problems such as sores and blisters. Spots on my lungs, hard to breath, alot of vision trouble. I can see but have alot of gases and spots appear. Alot of stomach pain. And constant aches and pains sence I was 40.

Keywords: Camp Casey, Camp Hoovey,

Camp Casey Dog Handler

Comments: The more I read about Agent Orange in Korea the more I wonder about how my double vision ,bouts of light headedness, aching joints, hearing loss and elevated blood sugars, relate. We always heard that the area was defoileated where we worked with our dogs, so I'm wondering if any other of my dog handler buddies suffer any such symptoms. Also , anyone that worked the guard towers. I would also like to hear from. Thanks -Larry

Keywords: 1969-1970 dog handler MSA Camp Casey Korea

Agent Orange 2nd Engineer Battalion

Comments: I served in Korea in 68-69 in the 2nd Engineers HHC. But we made trips to the DMZ for demolitions training, and I did target analysis north of the Imjin and also in the ROK DMZ. The ROK area was absolutely denuded of foliage. Looking for any information other might have on Agent Orange AO exposure.

Keywords: Agent Orange, Jim Goetsch, Camp Peterson, ADM, ADM Platoon, AO 2nd Engineers,

Other sites to check

Comments: Here's a couple of websites that might be helpful

bluelancervalley.org

and koreaatourofduty.us

both have a lot of info, photos etc.

Keywords: other websites Korea

Comments: WOULD LIKE MORE FEEDBACK.

Keywords: IMJIN SHOUT

Question

Comments: Does anyone know the names of the bases/camps near where the four soldiers were ambushed/killed south of the DMZ? This was in the 69-70 time period.

Keywords: ambushed patrol south of DMZ, 1969-70, 3-4 kia, bases camps nearby

Agent Orange (AO) at Camp Casey

Comments: I was at Camp Casey from June 1968 to August 1969. I never went to the DMZ. Camp Casey is considered to be "in the vacinity of the DMZ" and thus qualifies for consideration of exposure to Agent Orange (AO).

NOTE: Nearly all 7th Division soldiers passed through Camp Casey to receive their destination assignments (like to the DMZ, etc.) and to ETS back to the states. This fact should help 7th ID folks a lot.

In 2001, I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (MM), a terminal bone marrow/blood cancer that the VA acknowledges can be caused by exposure to AO (added to the list in 1994). The list is now almost 40 long.

In 2003, I was awarded 100% service-connected disability for my MM due to presumptive exposure to AO while at Camp Casey. I also have percent ratings for conditions secondary to MM including anxiety, depression, peripheral neuropathy (PN), and obstructive sleep apnea. I also receive a special monthly compensation (SMC) for ED.

The point is, if you know and can show evidence of even having passed through Camp Casey, you can then cite cases of soldiers who were stationed at Camp Casey being approved and make the case that you should also be approved because you were at Camp Casey to receive your assignment shortly after arrival in Korea and upon your departure. Here is one case to get you started - http://www4.va.gov/vetapp99/files1/9906724.txt. It is Citation No. 9906724 dated 3/12/99. Enter the http address in the address line of your browser to view the case.

For a more recent case, go to http://www4.va.gov/vetapp09/files2/0911782.txt. It is citation No. 0911782 dated 03/30/09 (decision date). This case also incorporates "benefit of the doubt" in the decision.

Try http://www4.va.gov/vetapp08/files3/0823342.txt as well. It is Citation # 0823342 dated 7/15/08. It reopened a case that had been denied "final" due to introduction of "new and material evidence". This is a very important and rare exception that allows the case to be reopened.

"New evidence means existing evidence not previously submitted to agency decisionmakers. Material evidence means existing evidence that, by itself or when considered with previous evidence of record, relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim. New and material evidence can be neither cumulative nor redundant of the evidence of record at the time of the last prior final denial of the claim sought to be reopened, and must raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. 38 C.F.R. § 3.156(a)."

Lastly, try http://www4.va.gov/vetapp09/files1/0903323.txt, Citation # 0903323 dated 1/30/09. Relevant language in the decision included "Accordingly, if the veteran is found to have served in or along the DMZ during his time in Korea, the preponderance of the evidence will show presumptive exposure to Agent Orange."

I hope these citations (you can do more research by going to http://www.bva.va.gov/ and clicking on "Search Decisions" in the left column). Enter key words like "Camp Casey" and your particular disease, although the decision doesn't have to be about YOUR disease, just about any of the approximately 40 diseases now considered to be "presumptive for exposure to Agent Orange".

Happy hunting!

Keywords: Agent Orange, AO, Camp Casey, DMZ, Spraying, Service-connected, disability, presumptive eligibility, benefit of the doubt

1ST 32ND comany C 7th Inf. Div.

Comments: The people who was in the DMZ in 1968 and 1969 was in the agent orange presumptive period.

Keywords: In 1968 thru 1970 I was with this unit along the DMZ. WE had been order to help the SOUTH KOREAN who was spraying along the roads in the DMZ area. They were spraying these area's because we had 3 men kill in an truck ambush in the DMZ. I did'nt know what they were spraying until about a year ago. THIS WAS IN 1969.

My AO Exposure in Korea

Comments: Guys, The VA is finally asking how I was exposed to AO. Anybody that was in the CE Squadron that worked cutting grass etc and knows what was spread/sprayed on the base (especially in the (SIOP areas)let me know ASAP (call or email). Still need more info on the TDY to the DMZ for the training.

Bruce

Keywords: Kunsan AB, AO & other herbicides used, flightline, bomb dump bunkers, POL areas, Combat preparedness training at the DMZ, Tony Fusco (K-9 handler), CES 1969-1970, SIOP

Oulette 09-83 to 11-83

Comments: I started having problems when I got back to the states (84)..probably PTSD Now I have "essential tremors", sarcoidosis, heart disease. I was at oulette for 3 months. Having been in environmental business for 16 years have taught me that if it aint capped or remediated (removed) then its still a problem. If it was a location in the states it probably would be a "Superfund Site". I was also in 122nd Sig 80-81.Have alot of questions. Is there another site that gives the answers to all these quesitons on the registry? It would help like on other "blogs" if we could see the answers other people have responded to the questions we ask. THanks for all your outstanding efforts to date. I have pics of me and buds on the Z and at the GP Oulette.

Keywords: 80-81 122nd sig bn Camp Casey. 83-84 1/38th Inf Camp Hovey DMZ

CAMP CASEY HQ&CO A, 707th Maintenance Battalion, 7th Infantry Division. 1969-1971

Comments: I was stationed at Camp Casey in Tungduchon from December 1969 to January 1971. I served as a 31E20 Field Radio Mech with the HQ&CO A, 707th Maintenance Battalion, 7th Infantry Division.

I'm getting ready for my last appeal for my AO compensation claim. I have Diabetes II, peripheral neuropathy of the extremeties,diabetic retinopathy and medically diagnosed as unemployable. So far I've been denied because Camp Casey is 10 miles south of the DMZ AND I didn't arrive on the base between April 1968 and July 1969.

Camp Casey supplied the field artillery, signal and engineer troops as support personnel along the DMZ when requested.

My job responsibilities as a field radio repair mechanic involved constant work in the field - "on the ground."

I know the herbicides had to still be in the ground when our unit arrived in December of 1969 and since I was part of the signal corp we had occasional guard duty along the DMZ when requested.

Please contact me if you were there during that time -Thanks.

Keywords: Camp Casey, 707th Maintenance Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, Signal Corp, Tongduchon, AO, DMZ, 31E20, Field Radio Repair Mechanic