Agent Orange

Comments: My Dad Oras Bailey was in the Korean War. He often remarked about Agent Orange being used a lot in Korea. He had battled prostate cancer with success, then in Dec.2008, after a very brief hospital stay , Dr's found colon cancer and liver cancer. He lived 2 days after surgery, where Dr's said his kidneys failed, & his liver was engulfed in cancer. All 3 places of cancer were differnt types. Just wondering if Agent Orange might have played a part in his canceer.

Keywords: Couragous Marine 5th reg. , 1st div, 3rd Batt. of Korean War.

oranged?

Comments: i dig out lumps, maybe soft tissue sarcoma? the v.a. has given me three v.d. tests because of them, but won't enter for lumps in my record, my son has sore joints, and my grandsons have health problems. it looks like the government is killing us off by generations. as an engineer outfit we got to play in the dirt where the agents were fresh sprayed, along with living with the rodenticides and insecticides.

Keywords: crain, bunkers, roads, bridges

Agent Orange Korea 1964-1965

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agent orange

Comments: I have type 2 diabetes now how can I pursue this and do I have a claim. I walk and patroled everywhere over the bridge and back

Keywords: Camp Casey 74-75 Mp walking patrol Camp Pelham 76-77 Mp patrol everywhere

agent orange

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Keywords: at camp wagner the hill behind us was hill 191 we sprayed ao all the time up on dmz on the sides of the roads around the bunkers on both sides of the dmz along with ksc with hand sprayers they was dan bradley /chris ries/bernie marvin bovie/lynch/rabb. also me an pfc/smith

drying to get in touch with bernie marvin

Comments: bernie i need to talk with you about ao if you have your engineer book you and i work guard house our sgt was sgt bart can not spell the rest of it make soon are e- mail me with your ph no

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Agent Orange

Comments: Gentlemen. I have found an Interesting bit of info. for you. No matter how many times the Government Changes the names of camps...The MAP LOCATIONS ARE THE SAME. Pay close attention. I have ARGUED WITH MEN ABOUT THEIR LOCATIONS....as it turns out, the Camps have the SAME GRID CO-ORDINATES. Different NAMES. This is a great advantage when one is trying to find a camp that no longer exists. (Plausible Deniability) The Veterans Administration is currently treating men with AGENT ORANGE, BLUE, ETC.ETC. from the KNOWN DEFOILIATED AREAS INSIDE THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF THE D.M.Z. (and I dont mean from the Vietnam era) This area is still considered a sensitive area. (North of the Southern Boundary, or M.D.L.)If you have served within the D.M.Z. in the last 25 years....(and your still alive)PLEASE GET CHECKED. Cancer is rampant and Child mortality and illness is common amoungst exposed men. I am taking a great risk here. (Benefits) But I am one of the few survivors from my time period that actually LIVED inside the D.M.Z. for an entire year. and Yes... Its Fatal. SO WHAT CAN THEY DO?....SEND ME TO THE D.M.Z.? The "Unmapped Lake" at "G.P. Oullette" is a DIOXIN RUN OFF AREA. Yes...I have Photos, yes I have samples, and yes, I wont live long enough to help you. Stand up. They WILL DENY YOU....DOZENS OF TIMES. Dont EVER QUIT. Remeber who, and what YOU are, and dont let some pencil pushing s.o.b. tell you any different. The one thing WE HAVE NEVER DONE, IS STAND TOGETHER IN WASHINGTON D.C. Now thats a thought for your process. Dammit men....GET TOGETHER AGAIN AND FIGHT! ALL OF YOU! They have VERIFIED THE AREAS...and it wont be easy. Nothing we have ever done there has been. Its easy for the Government to deny one man. Its Impossible to deny ten thousand men. For my Manchus..."KEEP UP THE FIRE!" Now you admins of this website put THAT reunion together!

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agent orange used through-out korea

Comments: agent orange has been used though-out korea.not only at the dmz but else-where through-out the 60's & 70's

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2/38

Comments: served in Korea '68 and '69 as a driver in HHQ Company, Transportation. Drove troops to positions along DMZ and for a period of time was the Battalion Comander's Charles Dougherty (sp?)driver. Those responsibilities included evening/night drives (black out lights)along our positions. Since my non-triumphant return, I have suffered from numerous health issues and last year, '08, participated in the VA's Agent Orange Registry. Major issues were: Optic Neuritis, Hearing Loss, Multiple Sclerosis (diagnosed '98), Lung Cancer, Systolic Murmur, ..... My results will now be maintained by the VA? One of my outcomes is a very erratic memory. Other than info. in my DD214, I do not have a lot of significant memories as to day to day activities. Looking for help!

Donn H.

Keywords: deuce and a half Pete Evans, Winnie, Ralph Montoya

802 engeneer bat

Comments: need to know if anyone remembers. I know hve a variety of diseases.Looking for help with agent orange claim.Thanks

Keywords: camp santra barabra nickname[killer]

LOOKING FOR HAWK SITE NEAR OSAN, SUNGINEE CAPT KWIST LT BUIS SSGT GREEN 1ST LT SOTO CW3 RADAKE

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Keywords: my time in korea was74 to75 i was just outside of osan air base we rode a korean bus with chickens goats and it broke down alot,i worked in the orderly room and had an office up in the officers quarters fot conseling drug problems, alcohol problems and worked with the battery commander with these problems I need someone from the unit to contact me on a va claim for agent orange we were close to agent orange spray as it was used around tac site and our huts we lived in on the compound please contact someone will read this ben stafford sunginee

Agent Orange /info Help needed 2nd MP CO 2nd INF DIV/ 1967-1970

Comments: Major Heart and cancer diogn' Leukemea lyphnmia other problms Need others from unit or other Companies w/problms to contact me. mkit2000@cox.net Tony'02/06/09

Keywords: Pueblo'Freedom & Libby Bridge'Camp Casey' Haz - Mat- escorts-patrol North and South sides CIB Combat Pay

KOREA AGENT ORANGE

Comments: i was stationed at Camp Santa Barbara from April 1969 th july 1970 I came down with prostate cancer in 98 i also suffer from paripheral neuropathy in both feet I do receive VA compensation for the effects of prostate cancer but was denied for the neuropathy altho i think the two are connected anyone want to contact me or if i can help anyone or vise versa please feel free to call #302 478 7913 Cell # 302 563 4732 my cells # is the best bet or getting me Thank you jim

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Agent Orange 1st Tank

Comments: I just learned about Agent Orange exposure for AO in Korea 68-69. During that time I was assigned to HHC 1/72nd Armor. Made countless trips on both sides of the Imjin guarding and recovering tanks and personnel. Also on SCOSI in all sectors. I have been suffering from type 2 diabetes since 1994 and have had lung problems. I have shadows on my right lung and now I am on oxygen 24/7

Keywords: I was assigned to the HHC 1/72nd Armor

Vets from Camp Mercer Korea 69-70

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Keywords: I was at Camp Mercer with the 40th Topo from Aug,69-70. I was the unit mailman\courier. I need buddy statements verifying we had to at times pull details around the compound spraying vegetation with Agent Orange. chow hall and barrack areas. There also was barrels stored in the 547th Engineer Float Bridge boat areas. Our outside fence perimeter area was kept clear by A\O application from Korean nationals working for us. Anyone detailed to spraying of A\O had to use a backpak or hand held pump sprayer. There were many times I had to change uniforms because of saturation. During this time of my service I was not aware of A\O or its effects. Nor were we advised. We were ordered to spray for rodent and vegetation control. Anyone with knowledge of or participated in at this compound, please e-mail as soon as possible. I am fighting for compensation for diabetes type ll, hypertension, eye problems and now possible prostate trouble. The VA says that my records show no exposure. What records? The statement in my package said they could not find my records. Of course the SOC that I was sent for my appeal is missing about 6 pages. What now?

Robert Evans

TAPS FOR ANOTHER GOOD MAN

Comments: I just learned yesterday that we have lost another Vet who was helping in the fight to change the Agent Orange Law for all Korea Vets.

Sp.4 Dennis A. Grahn who served in C Company, 2nd Engineer Bn, 2d Infantry Division suffered a fatal heart attack while traveling from his home in Fairfield, California to Oregon for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Dennis was very helpful in our effort by sending photos, statements and a copy of his Hostile Fire Pay Orders listing numerous other men. In Korea he worked on the massive job of installing the new chain link barrier fence, cleared old minfields and daily swept entry points and DP's for Infantry Patrols entering theZone. Dennis leaves his wife, Linda and one daughter that I know of.

Although he will be missed by friends and family, we know he is now in a better place and no longer suffering the effect of Agent Orange Poisoning.

Phil Steward, Captain (former) CO, Echo Company, 2nd Engineer BN, 2nd Infantry Division, Korea - 1968 - 69

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AGENT ORANGE

Comments: Good news to report.

No sign of exposure to Agent Orange.

I still recommend that those who patrolled, stationed at, or spent any time near GP115 or GP116 to visit a VA outpatient clinic for verification of your health.

Keywords: DMZ Korea, Camp Howze, The Frozen Chosen, Agent Orange

Korea DMZ Agent Oragne

Comments: I applied for disability in Aug 08 for disability due to Agent Oragne... Diabetes Type II and neuropathy.

I went to VA for an exam in Sept.

On Dec. 16 I was approved for 20% disability based on the fact I was diagnosed with Diabetes in 2003. The VA denied my peripheral neurorpathy, but approved my disability based on the Diabetes. It only took from July to December! That may be a record in a claims approval! I will now receive $243 per month for my disability.

Here is their reason for the decision:

"Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with herbicide exposure. The DOD has identified specific diseases or conditions which are presumed to have been caused by service if manifested to a compensable degree folling military discharge. Although not shown in service, servic connection for diabetes mellitus type II has been granted on the basis of presumption. The DoD has identified specific units that served in areas along the DMZ in Korea where herbicides were used between April 1968 and July 1969. Your service records show that you served with the 2nd Inf. Division Artillery, which was one of the units identified along the DMZ, in April 1969. IN addition, outpatient treatment records from VAMC Chicago, Il., not a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in April 1969. Based on this evidence, herbicide exposure was conceded and a VA exam was scheduled to evaluate your claimed condition." Since I appled in July 08, that is when I will begin receiving benefits from. If I had been diagnosed anytime before May 8, 2001, (when the government first recognized the use of herbicides in Korea, and if I could prove my diabetees was diagnosed then,I would have received benefits from that date.

I have sense been examed for peripheral neuropathy, and the doctors say it is getting worse due to the diabetes. I have also been treated with the drug used for hives, and it seems to be working fairly well. I have less numbness and pain.

I probably will refile for disability from the neuropathy.

Anyway, if you served in or near the DMZ, you may qualify for diability.

Keywords: Herbicides, 2nd Div Artillery DMZ

1973 camp stanley

Comments: did a lot of duty on the z. mostly at 4p1. more duties at where i can't remember. that's the problem i can't remember most of my duties while in korea. came back to the world and forgot about everything. now that i am older i try to remember things and i still can't and it really pisses me off. i don't know if i'm the only person that can't remember but i hope not. not to say i would hope this on everyone, i would'nt! i have a lot of joint pain i guess maybe from a bike wreck but i don't think so. i broke my leg and that's all. so,i heard about a-o in korea and if it killed in nam maybe it will kill in korea service. i don't know. all i know is i would really like to know why i

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Camp Peterson Jan 69' to Feb 70'

Comments: My father served in Korea from January 1969 to February 1970 in the 2nd Infantry 2nd Engineer Battalion. He was diagnosed with sjogren's syndrome and Rheumatoid arthritis in the 1990's and in 2000 prostate cancer followed by low grade lymphoma in 2004. As of 2008 he has not applied for any benefits from the VA but plans on doing so in the next few weeks. I hope congress takes a good look at the men and women who served during this time frame and grants the same benefits that were given to those who served in Vietnam. It's not by chance that these severe chronic disorders are being diagnosed in veterans who served in or near the Korean DMZ.

Keywords: 2nd Infantry 2nd Engineer Battalion Headquarters

NEED HELP WITH VA CLAIM FOR AGENT ORANGE FOR TYPE 2 DIABETIES

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Keywords: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO WAS STATIONED AT CO A 707 MAINTAINCE BATT CAMP CASEY KOREA WHO HAS HAD TYPE 2 DIABETIES CAUSED BY AGENT ORANGE..I WAS THE BATT. MAIL CLERK FROM 1966 TO 1968..

Proof Agent Orange in Korea 1962 - 1964 - DMZ

Comments: My father, William Kirby, was an Army Sargent who patrolled the DMZ in Korea from 1962 - 1964. He recently passed away from Non-Hodkins Lymphoma. Agent Orange was present during this timeframe, but I need some article or proof that I can give the VA for benefits for my mom. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Agent Orange 1962 - 1964

Agent Orange and the VA

Comments: I have been fighting the VA for a little over a year about AO exposure on the DMZ. They have a list of Infantry units that qualify for comp. What they don't have is the list of other G.I.'s sent to the DMZ TDY. Men from Artilary, Engineers, Signal Corp and M.P.'s also served for certain periods. I have found that records seem to not be there or burned up in the fire of 1976. Funny how I got a transit report of my USAR assigments by unit, but my records were destroyed in that fire. Now, we have to try and come together and remember people that were there not as Infantry but as support personel. Eye witness testamoniy seems the only way that we acn verify our being there, One of my Federal Reprsentatives is on the committe for Vetran Affairs..Tom Cole, this is supposed to be our only other hope. The VA claims AO use in 1968 only...

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Agent orange info.1973 camp casey

Comments: MY UNIT WAS ALWAYS OUT IN THE FIELD.WE ALSO DID ALOT OF GUARD DUTY.A COUPLE OF TIMES WE FLEW TO SOUTHERN KOREA TO GUARD MISSILS SITES FOR A MONTH AT A TIME.WE ALSO DID ALOT OF SPRAYING TO KILL GROWTH AROUND OUR SURROUNDINGS.I WAS TOLD IT WAS AGENT ORANGE.I WAS ALSO TOLD AGENT ORANGE WAS NOT SPRAYED IN 1973. I DONT THINK THATS TRUE.AT THE AGE 47 I WAS TOLD I HAD PROSTATE CANCER.THE V.A. REMOVED MY PROSTATE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYBODY HAS HAD PROBLEMS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY ANGENT ORANGE,WHILE SERVING AT CAMP CASEY KOREA IN 1973.

Keywords: COUGAR COMPANY CAMP CASEY KOREA 1973

Seeking Compensation

Comments: I have Diabetes type 11, Hearing loss, Sleep apnea, Depression, Acute back and Leg pain, shaking in hands, bone loss in teeth, arthritis and pray Our Soldiers get the Help they need after sacrificing their health and youth to their country.

Keywords: The fights I was in was said to have never happened in my de-briefing