Re: Viet Nam Navy may be eligible
 

Thanks for the posting, my dad operated in the delta during 67 thru 68. He died in 2004 from AO. After reading the site, it still breaks my heart. I hope that there still enough vet's around to use the information. again Thanks Tim

Re: Viet Nam Navy may be eligible
 

Wendy, thank you for sharing your experience and information for our Vets. I myself am on different path with regards to being exposed to what we thought was safe or knew the risks when we did what we did. I have used the site before applying for compensation and additional information. I now have to put my faith in the system and the DAV.

Re: Viet Nam Navy may be eligible
 

Stay vigilant and check with whomever filed your claim. If you have not heard something in 3 months check on your claim status. If you are unable to check on your status have someone advocate for you. I tell all my vets to be PRO Active when dealing with the VA. I know it can be frustrating, but it can make a big difference to you and your loved ones.

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I just read an article in Life magazine called "The Viet Nam Wars." The United States dropped 13 million gallons of Agent Orange on Viet Nam. So if you were boots on ground the chances of you being exposed is very great. One of the veterans at the VA said there were times the choppers would be spraying overhead and his uniform would be soaked in AO. If you were in the jungle those uniforms would be saturated in AO and you could possible have it laying against your skin for weeks. Upon returning home the government gave you 2 years after discharge to file a claim for skin cancer. The same thing with chloracne the veteran needed to have a diagnosis by a dermatologist and have it documented in a specific period of time.