Entry: 97373
Subject: LOOKING UP OLD SOLDIERS FROM THE PAST
James Critney SR. wrote on February 17, 2019
City and State: EDINBURGH IN
Unit: 1/23 RD INFANTRY CAMP YOUNG CRAZY EIGHT CORRAL
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: Like to hear from friends Merlin Taylor Fred beck Phillips Don median bill collins
Keywords: Agent Orange exposure
Entry: 97363
Subject: REPLY TO MARTHE CAMPAGNA
James (Jim) Furgal wrote on February 16, 2019
City and State: CLINTON NY
Unit: HHC 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: ARMY
Comments: Marthe,
I'm posting this online because the email system is not working.
Sorry to hear about your husband and your son.
If you read other posts by me on this website, you will see that I was one of three U.S. troops in charge of herbicide use along the DMZ in 1969 -1970.
To my knowledge agent orange and other herbicides were not used at the petroleum depot at any time. HOWEVER, agent orange was temporarily stored next to the petroleum depot whle your husband was there. It was shipped from Vietnam, temporarily stored at the petroleum depot before being trucked to the DMZ. Occasionally a drum would be dropped or start leaking while being handled. If your husband was nearby he could have been exposed, but that would be very very difficult to prove.
I have to correct one point you made when you stated the diesel was used to heat the barracks. Diesel was never used to heat living quarters, however kerosene was always used. There are may articles on line which associate kerosene fumes with Multiple Myeloma. Here is one; http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/canres/49/14/4038.full.pdf
Was your son born after your husband served in Korea? If so, there might be a relationship as Multiple Myeloma can be inherited.
I suggest you pursue the inhalation of kerosene fumes as that will be much easier to prove than agent orange exposure.
Jim Furgal
Keywords: Multiple Myeloma
Entry: 97355
Subject: KOREA
Marthe Campagna wrote on February 15, 2019
City and State: SAGAMORE HILLS OH
Unit: EIGHTH ARMY
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: I am looking for anyone who was stationed at HHC USA Inchon Petroleum Depot 1966-1967. My husband died of Multiple Myeloma one of the top cancers caused by Agent Orange. I also found out that they heated the barracks with diesel fuel which causes toxic fumes. They say that they didn’t spray during this time but many say they did. I would like to find out if anyone he was stationed with has any type of cancer that could have been caused by these poisons. My Son who was 24 at the time also was struck with blood cancer. I don’t think it a coincidence.
Keywords: Mutiple Myeloma
Entry: 97347
Subject: AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE 1968 CAMP YOUNG
James Critney SR. wrote on February 15, 2019
City and State: EDINBURGH IN
Unit: 1/23 RD INFANTRY CAMP YOUNG
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: Awarded disability agent Orange exposure for diabetes and heart disease prostrate problems. 2018; two months after claim filed. I feel for those waiting months for answers. I received lot of help from Bob Haynes on my claim. Look up 2nd infantry division association. Join the club Bob is sec. Treasurer
Keywords:
Entry: 97328
Subject: CAMP RED CLOUD
Margaret Neil wrote on February 12, 2019
City and State: MEDFORD OR
Unit: I DO NOT KNOW
Service or Relationship: husband Army
Comments: My husband died of prostate cancer last year, He was tested by the V.A. to see if the cancer was inherited , it was not. he was stationed at Camp Red Cloud during the time Agent Orange was sprayed. He did not have guard duty at the DMZ. I am appealing the denial of our claim. I am trying to find out what herbicides were sprayed around and maybe on the golf course during this time. Has anyone won a claim that was stationed at Camp Red Cloud but did not do guard duty at the DMZ My husband said the men that did guard duty was stationed at Camp Red Cloud. Thank you Margare
Keywords: Golf course, Camp Red Cloud, herbicides and Agent orange
Entry: 97280
Subject: A1C JAMES R. FISHER
Linda Quattro-Fisher wrote on February 6, 2019
City and State: PROVIDENCE RI
Unit: 2146 COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
Service or Relationship: USAF
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my husband from August 1967 to
September 1968 at Osan AirBase.
Does anyone remember James Fisher? Worked on damaged radio equipment sent to
Osan from Vietnam.
He would also be the one who may have asked for rides to the DMZ OR TO other
bases around South Korea. He also was assigned to Star and Stripes newspaper and
worked on weekends to visit troops on DMZ to take photos, write their stories
about their different interests, hobbies, etc.
He also used MAT c130s and 123s for intermittent travel to Tokyo by way of
Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia. He was from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was 6 feet tall
with dark blond hair and blue eyes, walked kinda goofy, very conversational and
liked to talk. If you remember him please email me.
Thanks
Keywords: Stars and Stripes
2146 Comm Group
Radio repair
Entry: 97278
Subject: AGENT ORANGE USE ON OSAN AIR BASE
Linda Quattro-Fisher wrote on February 5, 2019
City and State: PROVIDENCE RI
Unit: OSAN AFB 2146 COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
Service or Relationship: USAF
Comments: I am looking for any information about actual herbicide/defoliant spraying that
took place at Osan AFB YEARS 1967 and 1968. My late husband was attached to the
2146 Communications Group on that base.
His name was James R. Fisher.
Jim also worked for the Stars and Stripes Newspaper and was assigned to visit
troops along the DMZ taking pictures and collecting stories about how troops spent
their off duty time with hobbies, etc.
Keywords:
Entry: 97221
Subject: AO CLAIM DENIED AS DATES OUTSIDE OF SPRAYING IN KOREA
James (Jim) Furgal wrote on January 30, 2019
City and State: CLINTON NY
Unit: 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: Rosemary, I have a document from the Department of Defense which clearly states that spraying of defoliants began in 1967. I sent you an email which you did not reply to, so I'm posting this message. Please contact me and I'll help with the appeal.
Keywords:
Entry: 97208
Subject: AO CLAIM DENIED AS DATES OUTSIDE OF SPRAYING IN KOREA
Rosemary Towle wrote on January 28, 2019
City and State: ROCKY HILL CT
Unit: CO B 8TH USA SIG LL BN 1966-1967
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: My husband was a communications specialist and was ordered to accompany his CO John Hillsinger to do repairs on microwave towers and communication equipment along the DMZ and other camps located in Korea. The VA has denied our claim stating his metastatic prostate cancer is not a result to any exposure to AO spraying as his service dates are outside the presumed dates of spraying. I know they are lying and spraying was done during that time and that he was places where the chemical was stored. His CO is deceased. His memory is not very good but he remembers going to Camp Casey and believes he was stationed at Camp Carroll. Of course his DD214 does not provide where he actually was stationed or that he had to travel for periods of 3-4 days to complete communications repairs. If anyone remembers my husband, Randolph Towle, attached to CoB USASTRATCCM LLBn, Korea APO 96218, 8th Battalion Army, I would appreciate your knowledge or help with any info you can provide. Thanks to everyone in advance!
Keywords:
Entry: 97128
Subject: ANYONE AT CAMP EDWARDS, 2ND S & T 1970 - 1971 (ARMY)
Dave Snavely SR. wrote on January 15, 2019
City and State: GARDEN GROVE CA
Unit: HHC 2ND S&T BN - 2ND INF. DIV
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: critical condition - Heart bypass, Diabetes, COPD, Kidney, bladder, Pancreatic cancer, Barretts Esophagus high grade dysplasia, Liver tumor. Was at DMZ along with many, exposed to agent orange.
Keywords:
Entry: 96993
Subject: A O INFO
Richard Jones SENIOR wrote on December 24, 2018
Email Update Needed
City and State: IRON STATION NC
Unit: 1/31 INF, 82ND ABN, 1/113 ARTILLERY, 505ENGINEERS
Service or Relationship: Army 1969-1092
Comments: Served 1/31 Inf 1969-1971. Slept in tents in 2nd div area. No vegetation anywhere. 13th engineers dug bunkers and we planted trees to cover them. Served on DMZ 6 months guarding the line with gates named after the states. No trees, no grass. Behind the front lines there were trees and open fields full of mines. The engineers were clearing and stacking them for detonation. I’m just appalled that this country, my country has such pathetic records kept that they don’t know who should receive help. I have a friend back from Iraq getting 60 percent and he didn’t even know he qualified. Anyone who was in HHC 1:31 inf ? Would like to hear from you. I was Bn XO driver, S-1 clerk and S-4 mechanic. At Casey, Hovey, DMZ and Oscan. 1969 thru 1971.
Keywords: All should serve
Entry: 96907
Subject: AGENT ORANGE
Robert Emanuel wrote on December 8, 2018
City and State: BROWNSTOWN TWP. MI
Unit: 13TH ENGINEER HHC. AND B.COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: I need to know how to make a claim
Keywords:
Entry: 96874
Subject: AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE
Michael Menzel SR wrote on December 3, 2018
City and State: ELLIJAY GA
Unit: 7TH DIV HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
Service or Relationship: US Army
Comments: VA continues to deny compensation for NonHodgkins Lymphoma and now has withdrawn compensation for Prostate cancer. Their reasoning is the fact that Headquarters Co at Camp Casey is not on the unit list qualified.
Apparently the numerous missions to the DMZ where exposure occurred do not qualify??
7th Aviation is also not on the list but the Pilots transported us to the forward locations.
Keywords: Were Landing zones and perimeter fences sprayed with Agent Orange?
Entry: 96832
Subject: MYELOGENOUSPLASIA / EARLY STAGE OF LEUKEMIA
James Burbridge wrote on November 28, 2018
City and State: MIDLOTHIAN VA
Unit: A BTRY 1 ST BN 79 TH ARTY 7 TH INF DIV / IN COUNTR
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: I have recently been diagnosed with Myelodysplasia - early stage of Leukemia. Has anyone else that has been afflicted with this or with the next stage Myelogenous Leukemia been able to make a successful claim based on being exposed to AO? I looked the causes up, and it mentions being exposed to chemicals, along with a lot of other things.
Keywords: Leukemia
Entry: 96672
Subject: LOOK FOE
William Thonpson wrote on November 10, 2018
City and State: ALBERTVILLE AL
Unit: A BATRY 2BN HAWK 71 ARTLEY.
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: How do I find info on people who served there in 70@71
Keywords:
Entry: 96587
Subject: EXPOSURE TO A DIOXIN (AGENT ORANGE)
Ronald Todd wrote on October 25, 2018
City and State: WI
Unit: AFKN (AMERICAN FORCES KOREAN NETWOR
Service or Relationship: US Army
Comments: I served in South Korea from approx. July 1972-July 1973 with the radio & TV network AFKN. I was in the radio & TV News Department. In approximately, October 1972 through April 1972, I was sent TDY (temporary duty) to the radio station at Camp Casey (near the DMZ). Many years later in May of 2016, I was diagnosed with Castlemans Disease to go along with Type-2 Diabetes, which was diagnosed in 1984. With Castlemans' you have unexplained weight loss (64 pounds 💷 in 5 months & paralysis of part of your body (mine was my feet). I was treated with Chemotherapy every 3 weeks, for what supposed to be the rest of my life. I've been able to stop ✋ the Chemo, but I still have paralysis in my feet. I filed a claim with the VA, but it was denied. I filed for a DRO appeal, but it was also denied . I've now asked for a hearing. Let's keep our fingers crossed 🤞 The VA says that 2 things cause them to deny it: 1) that I served only at the AFKN HQ (of course, there wouldn't be a record of a TDY, and 2) my time frame of being at the DMZ was after the August 1971 time deadline. Any thoughts or suggestions. Your Brother-in-Arms, Ron
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Keywords:
Entry: 96482
Subject: 249TH MP DETACHMENT ASCOM KOREA
Doug Stevens wrote on October 7, 2018
City and State: MI
Unit: 249TH MP
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: Looking for information for Ascom Korea 249th regarding Angent Orange 1969 1970
Keywords:
Entry: 96456
Subject: MILITARY DOG HANDLERS
Jack Coovert wrote on October 3, 2018
City and State: FT MYERS FL
Unit: 4077 VETERINARY DETACHMENT
Service or Relationship: us army
Comments: I need help in locating any dog handlers along the DMZ from 1970-1972
I was assigned as a veterinary tech and we handled the exams on the dogs
in the DMZ. There was several of us at a time with the veterinarain.
If you were a handler then contact me to help with my AO Claim.
Jack 239-289-0283
Keywords: dog handlers veternarians
Entry: 96413
Subject: AGENT ORANGE - DMZ - CAMP CASEY
Elisha Deen wrote on September 26, 2018
Email Update Needed
City and State: MARION IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I am an attorney working on behalf of an Army veteran who was stationed in Korea from August 26, 1970 through September 4, 1971. The VA has denied his claim stating there is no evidence to establish that he served with a unit that is conceded with Agent Orange.
While a member of C Battery, 2nd Battalion, 76th Artillery USARPAC-Korea, he was stationed at Camp Casey from October 20, 1970 where Agent Orange was being used. This was in the province of Uijonbu. This installation was deactivated and he was then assigned to HHB DIV, 2nd Infantry Division and went directly from Camp Casey to the DMZ, past the province of P’yonggang where he set up an AN/TPS-25 ground surveillance radar right on the 38th Parallel at Radar Site 133. He could reach out and touch the fence at the DMZ. He was on an 8-man team. The rest of the team was sent out from HHB, 2nd INF DIV which he believes to be close or at Kaesong. The team's job at Radar Site 133 on the perimeter of the DMZ was to watch the Enemy North Korean Personnel’s movements.
He remembers the following service members:
Pat Battershell
Tim Frazier
Tim Dorsey
John Johnson
Eddie Cordoza
Spec. Gilore (TX)
Sgt. Brown
Sgt. Tipton
Jason Lovell
David Gurley (TX) (Camp Casey)
Carl Jones (KY)
If any of the listed service members could provide a buddy affidavit to include with his claim, it would be most helpful. We need to prove that he was in fact present at Camp Casey and was exposed to Agent Orange. Thank you.
Elisha Deen
elisha@sielderlaw.com
Keywords:
Entry: 96234
Subject: AGENT ORANGE 1950
Elizabeth Gagliano wrote on August 23, 2018
City and State: GREENFIELD WI
Unit: USS BOXER
Service or Relationship: Navy
Comments: My father is suffering from meso cancer. I have been to get disability benefits
since 2010. He was on the boxer 1947-1951. I have documentation that white phosphorus which is agent orange was being used in 1949,1950. The 345 nuclear letter. the facility were you would get your food for the ship, fruits and
vegetables. The inside was rotten. I cant get anyone to talk to me. If anyone can help or if I can help you no# and email enclosed.
Elizabeth Gagliano 3325 south 47 street Greenfield, WI. 414-8006429
gaglianos@outlook.com
Keywords: USS Boxer White, agent orange, meso,345, letter, cancer, ship, food, documentation,action,
Entry: 96150
Subject: AGENT ORANGE
James Mcfarland wrote on August 12, 2018
City and State:
Unit: BAT. B 2 BATTERY CAMP, PELHAM ,AND 4 PA PA 1 ,
Service or Relationship: Army 1970--1973
Comments: Well just a up date , well now I ame up two ,21 things rong with me .i go to V. A. All the time. Pillls I got a lot of them .now I not making red blood cells .more pill is ,well I could keep going on ,but who cairs , got my 100 %. Let's see how long I can last .
Just seen that mosanyo just a a gavebig pay out agen, for the same thing .new places, well go figure , 1970 ---Dec. 71.
Keywords:
Entry: 95939
Subject: A/O - 54TH CHEMICAL DETACHMENT
Ruben Sanchez wrote on July 1, 2018
City and State: PAYSON AZ
Unit: HQ I CORPS, G3, CBR, 54TH CML DETACHMENT
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: My name is Ruben Sanchez - I was at HQ I Corps, Camp Red Cloud from 5/1/68 - 5/31/69, I was assigned as a clerk to the 54th Chemical Detachment and made regular trips to the DMZ, driving unit officers to the area to conduct Boots On The Ground evaluations of the affects of AO in areas where it had been applied. I have a picture of one of my unit members standing in front of a sign identifying HQ I Corps (GP), G3 CBR, 54th CML Detachment but I've looked and been unsuccessful in finding any reference to the 54th Chemical Detachment. I wondered if any of you have come across any information referencing the unit and it's mission?. I have a FOIA request in to the Dept of the Army. Thanks!
In my search I came across the following information that though many have hopefully seen, it may yet be helpful to others:
NOTE: In a 3/19/12 youtube by Tammy Leitner, CBS 5 Investigates (Phoenix, AZ), titled “Toxic Secrets”, The link below will take you to this youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XpyE8zNX14
And a second KPHO copyrighted article titled, “Valley veteran blows whistle on burial of Agent orange”, first published 6/14/11 and updated 12/2/11.
http://www.azfamily.com/story/14906593/valley-veteran-blows-whistle-on-burial-of-agent-orange
Keywords:
Entry: 95867
Subject: FIREBASE 4P1
Jose Zuniga wrote on June 22, 2018
City and State: LAREDO UT
Unit: 1/17 FA
Service or Relationship: ARMY FA
Comments: Need info on how often we crossed bridge to 4p1. I remember it was every month?
Keywords: 1/17 FA
Entry: 95854
Subject: US SENATE BILL S-2038 FAIRNESS FOR KOREAN DMZ VETERANS ACT OF 2017
Gale Neuhalfen wrote on June 20, 2018
City and State: SPRING VALLEY IL
Unit: COMPANY A 304TH SIGNAL BN, CAMP BAKER, SEOUL, SOUT
Service or Relationship: 1969/1970
Comments: On October 31, 2017, Senator Jerry Moran(KS) introduced a bill to amend Title 38. Benefits provided by Title 38 cover veterans who served in South Korea from September 1, 1967 to August 31, 1971. Unfortunately, at this time it only covers the veteran who served "in or near" the DMZ. It is a fact that Agent Orange was transported, stored, sprayed or buried all over South Korea. Veterans were exposed all over South Korea, not just on the DMZ.
Below is a list of the Senators who have signed on as co-sponsors of Senate bill S-2038. I am asking all of you to call any or all of these Senators and the US Senators from your home state and tell them, "I SUPPORT SENATE BILL S-2038 FAIRNESS FOR KOREAN DMZ VETERANS ACT OF 2017 AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE COVERAGE ZONE FOR PRESUMPTIVE EXPOSURE OF HERBICIDE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL OF SOUTH KOREA, NOT JUST THE DMZ."
Jerry Moran 202-224-6521 Richard Blumenthal 202-224-2823 Jon Tester 202-224-2644 Sherrod Brown 202-224-2315 Elizabeth Warren 202-224-4543 Ron Wyden 202-224-5244 Susan Collins 202-224-2523 Cory Booker 202-224-3224 Joe Manchin 202-224-3954 Robert Menendez 202-224-4744 Roy Blunt 202-224-5721 Jeff Merkley 202-224-3753 Don't forget your home state Senators. Call them too!
This bill is probably the only time in our lifetimes that we may have the chance to amend a bill the effects thousands of Korea veterans. Please, call the Senators and voice your opinion.
Keywords: US Senate bill S-2038
Entry: 95853
Subject: CAMP PELHAM
John Cardone JR. wrote on June 20, 2018
City and State: CLARK MILLS NY
Unit: 2ND OF THE 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: Correction to the below message. Dates should have been October 1973 to October of 1974. When A Battery rotated north of the Imjin River, the naqme of our camp was Fort Popawana.
Would really appreciate anybody who was there at the same time who would be willing to write a buddy letter for me.
Keywords:
Entry: 95794
Subject: CAMP PELHAM 1974 TO 1975
John Cardone wrote on June 11, 2018
City and State: CLINTON NY
Unit: 2ND BATTALLION 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: Looking for help with an agent orange claim. Although stationed at Pelham, A Battery was rotated up to the DMZ twice during 74 to 75. Each time we were there for about a month. I was denied by the VA, being told that Pelham and it's units were not on the DMZ, which is true. If anyone remembers the rotations to the DMZ, would you be willing to write a "buddy letter"?
Keywords: LTC Leroy Bell, CPT Philip Millis, SFC Marcel Boiteau
Entry: 95785
Subject: A/O
Stephan Crifasi JR wrote on June 9, 2018
City and State: STERLING HTS MI
Unit: 1ST 25ARTY TAB A AND B BATY
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: No help from VA Hospital in Detroit was in Korea 1962-63, 65-66, 68-69 and 71-73 on the DMZ 68-69 in the 1st 25th Arty tab A and B Baty I have order.
Keywords:
Entry: 95576
Subject: AGENT ORANGE BUDDY LETTER - YOU REALLY WANT TO SEE THIS ONE!
Dennis Urban wrote on April 24, 2018
City and State: THREE SPRINGS PA
Unit: CO. B 1ST 9TH 2ND INF. DIV. 1968-69
Service or Relationship: Army - Infantry
Comments: I just received a "Buddy Letter" from a Sgt. William Gary McGuire (now PhD). He
describes in detail the use and spraying of Agents Orange, Blue, and White (Monuron
& TELVAR combined) in and along the DMZ, including spraying it onto the ROADS WE
TRAVELLED EVERY DAY to reduce the dust in the air. I have also added a letter I
received from my Pulmonary doctor talking about A.O. and its side effects. Quite
interesting. If you would like a copy of these letters, simply email me at:
brenden@embarqmail.com Sgt. Den
Keywords: Agents Orange, Blue and White
Entry: 95466
Subject: GRANTED APROVEL FOR AGENT ORANGE
Michael Stoffal wrote on April 11, 2018
City and State: RICHFIELD ID
Unit: 6TH BAT. 80TH ART.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Hello To All Vets. I just want to thank all the veterans that helped me get approved, for exposure to Agent Orange. After 5 years of hard work and all the letters written from my buddies I finally was approved for all three cancers I had. I was approved April 2, 2018, and am waiting for the Retinol Office, to figure out what percentage and back pay I will get. SO THANK TO ALL THE VETERANS THAT HELPED ME. HAVE A GREAT AND BLESSED LIFE. SGT. MICHAEL L. STOFFAL
Keywords:
Entry: 95372
Subject: VEGETATION CONTROL PROGRAM
James (Jim) Furgal wrote on February 25, 2018
City and State: CLINTON NY
Unit: 2ND I.D. HHQ
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: If you served along the DMZ prior to April 1, 1968, and August 31, 1971, https: and want to
get VA health care or file a compensation claim or appeal, you should read this report and
submit it as evidence:
https://www.oprm.va.gov/docs/foia/VegControlProgCY1968Redacted.pdf
It's very interesting that 8th Army acknowledges the use of defoliants by the the ROKs in
1963.
Keywords:
Entry: 95336
Subject: LOOKING FOR 51ST SIGNAL FRIENDS 1970-1971
Lonnie Pierce SR wrote on February 14, 2018
Email Update Needed
City and State: VA
Unit: 51 SIG BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for I Corp, C Company, 51 Signal BN comrades who were in C- Company at Wijonbu
from 1970-1971
Filing a VA Claim and need supporting documentation
Keywords:
Entry: 95279
Subject: AGENT ORANGE VETERANS DYING
James (Jim) Furgal wrote on January 25, 2018
City and State: CLINTON NY
Unit: HHQ 2ND I.D. CHEMICAL
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Although I wrote this editorial as Vietnam Veteran, it of course also applies to any Agent Orange Veteran:
Agent Orange Veterans Dying For A Decision
When President Trump appointed Dr. David Shulkin to become Secretary of Veterans Affairs, a sigh of relief was heard from many veterans across the country and here locally. He was unanimously confirmed by the Senate on February 13, 2017.
On February 17,2017, Secretary Shulkin received the Veterans and Agent Orange Update 2014 which was prepared by the National Academy of Medicine under contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. That update collected dust at the VA for the prior 18 months. The report recommended that bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, Parkinson-like tremors and hypertension (high blood pressure) should be added to the list of presumptive diseases related to Agent Orange exposure.
In March 2017, the VA blog reported that Secretary Shulkin would decide on or before November 1, 2017.
On November 1, 2017 Secretary Shulkin announced his decision. He said he would further explore adding ailments to the list of compensable conditions VA presumes were caused by exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides used during the Vietnam War. It was added by a VA spokesperson that the VA will begin work with the administration to concurrently conduct a legal and regulatory review of these potential presumptive conditions for awarding disability compensation to eligible veterans.
In my opinion, the 1115-page report is clear, concise and to the point. There are no ambiguities, and the case is clear that the scientific evidence supports adding bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, Parkinson-like tremors and hypertension to the list of Agent Orange presumptive diseases. The problem facing Secretary Shulkin and the Trump administration is quite simple ... COST.
It is estimated that adding these diseases to the current list of 14 presumptive diseases would cost as much as one billion dollars per year.
Therefore, Secretary Shulkin has a simple decision to make; the health of Veterans exposed to agent Orange or the cost of providing health care and benefits for those who sacrificed so much for their country.
Today, another 392 Vietnam Veterans died. Thats close to 140,000 since Secretary Shulkin took the reigns of the VA, many of whom died of the diseases awaiting decision, without getting the health care and benefits they deserved.
James Furgal
VFW Post 9591 Service Officer
Keywords:
Entry: 95227
Subject: OVER 100% DISABILITY COMPENSATION
James (Jim) Furgal wrote on January 4, 2018
City and State: CLINTON NY
Unit: 2ND I.D. HHQ COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: To set the record straight, IT IS POssible to receive disability compensation above 100%. Take a look at the following VA webpage for Special Monthly Compensation. It is possible for a veteran with a spouse to receive a maximum of $8,676.60 per month.
https://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/resources_comp02.asp
Feel free to email me if you need more information.
VFW Post 9591 Service Officer
Keywords: Disability Compensation
Entry: 95223
Subject: SEARCHING FOR ANYONE THAT KNEW MY SPOUSE
Kathleen Anderson wrote on January 3, 2018
City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Search for anyone that might have been in my spouses unit or basic training that remembers him. His records gone d/t the fire at Records dept in ST Louis. His name is Luke Anderson. Afroamerican. Joined up when he was 17 or 18 when he was in New Jersey. Year was 1949 or 1950. He went overseas during wartime to Korea. Remembers waking up and vegetation being dead. Told me he walked to village. Also hit his commanding officer at one point he has told me. His memory is failing him d/t dementia. Trying to get his benefits. Need proof since records gone in fire. This is second marriage for us. So original stuff was lost years ago somewhere. Anybody out there remember him or that can provide some help?? 85 years old now. Also talked about base in TX, and also California.said when he returned that they had him talk to a female psychiatrist. There could not have been many female psychiatrist back then. Anybody remember that person?
Keywords: Luke Anderson, LC, had brother James Anderson that also served about same time.
Entry: 95221
Subject: COMIT
James Mcfarland wrote on January 1, 2018
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Just to say ,you can't get paid for over 100. But just like to have the % on my records.
I did my job ,just like all of us . Now we have people,that were not there,and have no idea what we had to go Throu. But now thay ,lay in jugement over us . I am glad that now I can tell my kids ,it was p t s d . And I was not just nuts going after them or there mother. I have been working on this for years ,now thay are taking me in and giveing me help. I'm not nuts I am sick. I start class nex week and then for 12 weeks after. Mack, the kid . D. M. Z. 70//71. Agent orange,
Keywords:
Entry: 95220
Subject: GOT 100%
James Mcfarland wrote on January 1, 2018
City and State:
Unit: 7/ 17 ARTY. CAMP PELHAM ,
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Just got my 100% but l I am over I over 200% and I'm still going for my P. T. S. D. Starting, class 2 Jan . Agent orange ,got me .i have bad hart . Cpod. A fine ,and so on, maybe I'll get up to 300%,
Keywords:
Entry: 95187
Subject: AGENT ORANGE
Robert Savage wrote on December 20, 2017
Email Update Needed
City and State: RUSTBURG VA
Unit: CO A 4TH MAINTENANCE 197 INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Stationed at Kumo-Ri Maintenance yard which was later named Camp Kyle. I would go to dmz to conduct CMMI inspections on radio and telephone equipment.
Contracted infectious hepatitus while in korea. Now I have skin cancer. I was in country 1966-1967 and left just before the Pueblo incident.
Keywords:
Entry: 95121
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN 7TH ADMIN CO, 7TH INFANTRY BATTALION DURIN 1965-1967
Jennifer Scales wrote on November 16, 2017
Email Update Needed
City and State: RIVERTON IL
Unit: 7TH ADMIN CO, 7TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi. My father, Gerald Lehman, served at Camp Casey, within the DMZ, and surrounding area in the 7th admin co, 7th infantry division. We are looking for anyone else that served there during this time, or in his unit that is also having problems related to agent orange exposure. He said that he saw it sprayed there, as Im sure many of you saw too. We are in the process of re-opening his disability claim, and are looking for witnesses, or anyone with any info. I did find an Australian study on vets that were in the area during this time frame that were given va benefits there. Otherwise, the va wants a certified geologist to look at soil samples from the university of Korea and state that benzine was in the soil then. Also, we need witness statements, and have to review claims for the last 20 years to see if anyone has won their case for this time period. But what we really need to do is get the law changed to cover all of you guys for your service and exposure to AO, and all of the other stuff they were spraying. Please feel free to reach out to me with any info, etc.. and, thank you all for your service!!!
Jen Scales
Keywords: 7th admin company, 7th infantry division
DMZ
CAMP CASEY
Entry: 95097
Subject: IST CAV DIV 1964 65
Roy Spiller wrote on November 10, 2017
Email Update Needed
City and State: JOHNSTON CITY IL
Unit: CAMP ROSE 1/15 ARMOR 1/ST CAV DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Has anyone heard about agent orange claims from 1962 to 1966. I am in my 3rd appeal and am looking for new information about herbicide usage in korea while I was there in 64 65. I also heard tonight that the veterans here in Illinois that are having trouble with the VA have a new phone number for an attorney that will fight for you free. That is my next thing to try the number is 855 452 3529 Please contact me if you can help .I served at camp rose korea 1/15 armor 1st cav div
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Entry: 95092
Subject: AO 68-69
Paul Brunetti wrote on November 7, 2017
City and State:
Unit: 13 S&S KOREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Just got my Decision letter on on my AO clam for type 2 Diabetes, b cell lymphoma in my right eye, and loss of hearing. the first to are because of lack of service in an exposed area. I served at Camp Sears in Korea. as a 92c20 petro lab teck. There was no lab at Camp Sears , but there was drums of chemicals stored there, that i was required to get samples from monthly. I also made meany trips to different areas of the DMZ.
I am going to appeal. My question have anyone used any of the service groups? ie DAV.
I have found pictures of the tree less areas around Camp Sears. and of the DMZ.
Also if there is any one who served at Camp Sears in 68-69 I would love to here from them.
Thanks
Paul
Keywords: Camp Sears
Entry: 95032
Subject: KOREA AGENT ORANGE
Kenneth Kroiss wrote on October 14, 2017
City and State: RIB LAKE WI
Unit: 2/76 CHARLIE COMPANY, CAMP ST BARBARA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Served 1968-1969. Applied for benefits due to cancer related to a/o. Paperwork states many times I was in artillery at Camp Barbara and a/o was sprayed. They want buddy statements stating I was really there. Does anyone remember Kenneth/Ken/Kenny Kroiss from Kimberly WI. I played first base on the camp team, played lots of cards, end of tour I was a dog handler. Please help!
Keywords: Good friend Tim Hughes-can't find him
Entry: 94899
Subject: WHAT INSECTICIDE USED? 1965/68
Ruth Pressler wrote on August 19, 2017
City and State: LEMONT PA
Unit: 526 ENGR CO (PB)
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My husband died 13Jan2013. He had Sleep Apnea, Diabetes Mellitus, Pacemaker, Renal Failure, liver cirrhosis (none drinker)and after he came home we had our first child which was a full term stillborn. Our second child was born and had a child with spinal birth defect. We took his death certificate to the local county VA Office. Holly was extremely nice, explained that all his illnesses were basically those described as Agent Orange. So a claim was filed. Denied, and denied again. I have had various papers that described in the Korean Language and translated into English how to spray the insecticide. All documents were kept. Computer crashed, end of story. I was at the Regional VA, yesterday, the representative printed off several items. One was Veterans Law Blog and the other article was Pollutants found at US Bases in S. Korea possible Agent Orange. The dates listed in the article and the companies listed are basically gospel and all others are denied. My husband hauled sand for the Imjin River and talked with our son about both Camp Stanley and Camp Casey. Our son was there 1990. If you drank water from the river and used out house. then you were exposed. If it wasn't Agent Orange, Agent Blue, or Agent White what was this spray they used up at the DMZ? A
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Entry: 94896
Subject: NIBLO BARRACKS..HAWK MISSILE REPAIR
Arthur Talboo II wrote on August 18, 2017
City and State: THE VILLAGES FL
Unit: 30TH ORDINANCE DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Served in Korea attached to the 30 Ordinance Company (see attached about 30th Ordinance Company) stationed at Niblo Barracks (which was about 17 miles from the DMZ and north of Seoul) from October 1967 to September 1968. Job was to repair continuous wave radars that supported the Hawk Missiles along the DMZ in South Korea. Most times the non-functioning radars were brought into Niblo Barracks for repair. Other times when many radars were non-functioning at the same time, he was sent out to the actual radar sites to make the repairs.
Many of these radar sites were near the DMZ. It was usually only him and a driver who went out to these sites that they were assigned to repair. They would stay out and sleep in their vehicle or on the ground as they went from place to place to make repairs.
At one point, all of the radars were down at the same time, which meant the Hawk missiles were not able to be used. Several of them were sent out to make repairs. They were on the road for several weeks. They were told not to come back until all of our assigned radars were functional. This was when they frequently slept on the ground near the radar and missile sites . One night as he was working on one of the radars with an overhead light, he received sniper fire whizzing just over his head from across the DMZ. He realized then how close to the DMZ he actually was.
This was actually all around the time that the Pueblo was seized and all were put on high alert. Repairing the radars was a top priority. All of the ground around the radars and the missiles was defoliated.
His immediate supervisor was SFC Seizo Hayashi......Platoon Sergeant&..
He does not remember the specific names of any of the other men.
Looking for information:
1. Anyone else who served in that area at that time
2. Any information additional information about the spraying of Agent Orange in areas other than the DMZ (ex. Near the military sites close to the DMZ or anywhere other than the DMZ)
3. Additional information about his service time there that was not included in his general personnel file (have copies of his service file and medical files that were supplied by the VA&very general&.only says he was sent to South Korea, nothing else about what he did
4. Need buddy letters to help support his appeal claim for the VA
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Entry: 94756
Subject: VA CLAIM APPROVED RED CLOUD 1968
Marie Grimes wrote on July 1, 2017
City and State: REDDING CA
Unit: 51ST MP CO. HQ
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: After 12 years and a lot of struggles my husbands claim was finally approved June 2017. If you've been at this for a while call the VA Complaint Department at 202 530-9470 have them call your local VA District Office in your behalf.
I was told the VA has hired Experts from that time as poor record keeping is now a problem as Veterans try to win there claims.
The VA District Office had shredded along with my husbands claim over 17,000 Veterans Record so all my Buddy Statements and information was gone. I wouldn't have ever found that out if I hadn't of asked my Congressman to see what the status of my husbands claim was.
Don't give up ... stay at it. I even contacted the new VA Director in Washington DC, and I believe that helped.
I wish you all the best and if I can be of help let me know. God Blessing
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Entry: 94755
Subject: VA CLAIM APPROVED RED CLOUD 1968
Marie Griems wrote on July 1, 2017
City and State: REDDING C
Unit: 51ST MP CO. HQ
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: After 12 years and a lot of struggles my husbands claim was finally approved June 2017. If you've been at this for a while call the VA Complaint Department at 202 530-9470 have them call your local VA District Office in your behalf.
I was told the VA has hired Experts from that time as poor record keeping is now a problem as Veterans try to win there claims.
The VA District Office had shredded along with my husbands claim over 17,000 Veterans Record so all my Buddy Statements and information was gone. I wouldn't have ever found that out if I hadn't of asked my Congressman to see what the status of my husbands claim was.
Don't give up ... stay at it. I even contacted the new VA Director in Washington DC, and I believe that helped.
I wish you all the best and if I can be of help let me know. God Blessing
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Entry: 94734
Subject: KOREAN DMZ AGENT ORANGE 78/79
Robert Jones JR wrote on June 25, 2017
City and State: WEBBERVILLE MI
Unit: B CO. 1/9TH INF, CAMP GREAVES
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was with B Co. 1/9th Inf. from 78 to 79 at Camp Greaves and we conducted patrols along the DMZ, manned the Observation Posts, guarded Freedom Bridge, and other missions. I now have a rare connective tissue disease (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease) I believe is related to my time on the DMZ and exposure to Agent Orange/Dioxin. I am going to try to claim this for disability and would welcome any advise or help. I know it is an uphill battle, but I'm going to try anyway.
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Entry: 94631
Subject: CAMP KAISER
Conrad Bose wrote on May 23, 2017
City and State: DUNNING NE
Unit: HEADQUARTERS 1ST INF. BRIGADE
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was a S1 clerk at Headquarters First Infantry Brigade Camp Kaiser from January 1, 1968 to the end of June, 1968. Before that I was an education specialist at Kaiser, starting in May of '66. Today I have prostate cancer which has metastasized. I am trying to get service connected for AO. I just got notice in the mail today that I have to go before a review board next week - May 30th, 2017 - in Lincoln, NE. I have searched the internet and can not find many vets who were at Camp Kaiser. The VA tells me to provide buddy letters or statements proving I was exposed to AO. On Brigade level alerts or maneuvers Headquarters accompanied the combat units in the field. I can remember three separate times I was out with Sgt Peterson driving the S1 jeep pulling a small trailer that contained the command tent and field gear. My S1 Commander was named Wight; the Executive Officer was named LTC Anderson; CSM was named Brown; and the Commanding Office was Dwan....if I'm remembering correctly. If any of this information rings any bells I would sure appreciate hearing from you. Does anyone have advice on other resources or places to get information.
Keywords: Kaiser, AO, Headquarters First Brigade 7th Infantry
Entry: 94558
Subject: JSA
William Stubblefield wrote on April 24, 2017
Email Update Needed
City and State: HAMILTON OH
Unit: JSA
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: several years ago I was privileged to have in my hands and inter departmental army
publication, that stated, return or destroy on the front cover and was personally
signed by Westmoreland. it stated that Westmoreland and the army knew ten years
previous to its use in South East Asia that Agent Orange caused cancer.
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Entry: 94503
Subject: AGENT ORANGE
James McFarland wrote on April 5, 2017
City and State: DEARBORN MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Hay ,to you all. The kid me 17 on the DMZ. 4 papa 1 aph. 105. Td. Camp Pelham. D m z ,
We rotated 10 a month R. C. 4. Town. Son ya rey .something like that .just west of moon son.
The kid ,I would fight everyone. I'm from Detroit. So !
I ask do you remember black mans aley .but no one will talk ..Thay would run out and cut you if you were on that side of the street, I was a U. P. On the gates R c 4 Pelham Motor pool .i did my yo bo in this shack all ways ,,good times. On mane gat I jumped a 2 1/2 to get up north.
At 17. The onley son ,father dide at the V. A. Mans field Ohio. Had to get up to apapa1 for the pay ,we called it combat pay . I think it was 65$. Or so , I reported to the Cap. He said do not right home and tell eneyboudy. You are up here. Well I got the pay and Agent orange I get 30% now. Wateing to go on t v . Get on the docket soon ,today is 4/5 /2017. You know what Thay say d nine. D nine till you die, stand on guard .
Keywords: I could tell you things ,you would think I was nuts. .some men would rotate from. V. Name .at night sometimes we could here .name, when we were on the hill at 4pa pa 1 . Some of them were in bad shape . P. T. S. D . Dope o my God . I could tell you what I seen.all the way back to fort hood .texas . In Korea. I told the Captin I would. Blow his head of. . I got 12 days off and maid the 2 lue driver ,,ha! Ha! . That cap .was goon in 2 weeks ..I did get p t s d from him pulling his. 45 on me ,racked a rond ad put it in my face ,and semd got the frist sgr.
I walked 9 HR on red ide duty no cane , my feet blue up ,,ice. Mud. Snow ,medical gave me 12 days off ,the cap said your 17/. Can't send you north ,your unless to me .i show you my feet ,he said you do and I'll get you for being out of uniform, m. F. My. Uniform,net time I get my m16 I'll blow your head off . Man 12 days at the bar ,started to drink and smoke dope , he was a 90/ wonder, selling Booz and cigarettes from the p X .i have p t s d all these years. But try to tell the v a joke..like A O. It's hard .i had to give a report in Texas Thay can't find it .Ha ha!
Entry: 94500
Subject: AGENT ORANGE; CAMP CASEY
Joseph Taylor wrote on April 5, 2017
City and State: COVINGTON GA
Unit: 226TH SIGNAL SERVICE CO
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I've had 3 mini strokes in the last 3 years and the VA doctors are saying that I have Dementia along with Erectile Dysfunction. I spent 13 months at Camp Casey and have suffered with migraines as well as ingrown hairs where I was forced to shave causing infections to flare up from time to time. Does anyone know whether Agent Orange have caused any of these problems and whether I should file for benefits based on this? I am taking medications because of the depression and my inability to function.
If you have any insight into this, please advise.
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