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Agent Orange and Neurological Disorders

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@jdesan

I was urged to apply for Sericce connected Mediacl Issues from agent Orange (Dioxin ) The VA asked for Scientific and Medical Evidence that my thyroid issue was caused by my Vietnam Service and exposure to Agent Orange. . Of course no way in Hell I can provide that. But searching for info about Dioxin and came across posts here and was shocked at the Myriad of health issues caused by Dioxin and even how it affected their Children! My Daughter has MS. It hiurts to think it may have been caused by me.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 17, 2021

Welcome @jdesan, Sorry to hear the VA is not being very helpful. I'm also a Vietnam Vet but served on a Navy Destroyer supporting the ground troops so wasn't exposed to agent orange. I'm wondering if the following VA sites will help you find what they need for evidence of exposure.

-- Agent Orange exposure and VA disability compensation: https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/agent-orange/
-- New Conditions VA Presumes Are Related to Herbicide Exposure: https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/claims-postservice-questionnaire-claimherbicide.asp

Are you able to share a little more about your thyroid issues?

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vetdaughter | @vetdaughter | Feb 7, 2022

This is what anger me, the daughter of a Vet.

I have fibro, I have degenerative disc disease and numerous neurological issues.

And every doctor at every new symptom says, "But you are younger than most patients with this."

But US military doesn't want children of AO Vets studied because that's liability and responsibility.

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