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Agent Orange/Dioxin related illnesses

Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (37)
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@princesspopsicles

Hello, I myself am also trying to understand agent orange and searching for answers. My dad served in Vietnam and mixed agent orange. I was born in 1982. At age 13 I fell very ill with digestive issues and by age 23 I had surgery for my GERD as treatments no longer worked. I had Nissen Laporscopic Surgery. I am now age 40 and diagnosed with more digestive issues. I now have IBS, diverticulosis, and a collapsed colon. The kicker with all this is our family had no medical issues with any digestive disorders. I am wondering if anyone else is going through what I am going through and I’m looking for closure.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 4, 2023

Hi @princesspopsicles and @gunnerdad, Welcome to Connect. Agent Orange issues have affected the lives of a lot of Vietnam veterans and some of their children. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund site has a lot of good information and videos on Agent Orange here:
--- https://www.vvmf.org/topics/Agent-Orange/, including these two articles you might find helpful:

--- The VVA Self-Help Guide to Service-Connected Disability Compensation For Exposure To Agent Orange for Veterans and Their Families: https://www.vvmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AgentOrangeGuide.pdf
--- VVA Brochure: Has Your Child or Grandchild’s Health Been Affected by Your Military Service?: https://www.vvmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AO-Checklist_3panel-FINAL.pdf

@princesspopsicles, I'm sure you are not alone with your questions on digestive issues. Have you looked through the Digestive Health Discussion Support Group to see if there may be some answers for questions you have? -- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/

@gunnerdad, I'm sorry to hear you are struggling through the VA claim process. I'm wondering if this site might be helpful?
--- VA Disability Process - Applying for VA disability benefits is often complex and confusing. This guide outlines the challenges eligible individuals may encounter during their application process: https://veteransguide.org/va-disability/process/

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