Tag Archives: Agent Orange

OH. THOSE HERBICIDES? NEVER HAPPENED

Posted on January 16, 2013 by asknod

Member Frank of Vermont maple syrup fame sends us this.Once again with tongue in cheek, the US military is forced to lie through their teeth. Every time something like this pops up, everyone starts examining their shoelaces and noticing they need … Continue reading →

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CANOE CLUB DENIED PRESUMPTIVE AO COVERAGE

Posted on December 28, 2012 by asknod

Isn’t it amazing how a “tactical herbicide” (Agent Orange, Blue, Pink, White, Green, Purple) can miraculously fall to the ground at the water’s edge and not enter the Gulf of Tonkin? Or in the alternative, that it can run off during the … Continue reading →

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BVA–“INTERFERONS” FOR PORPHYRIA CUTANEA TARDA?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by asknod

This one is too tragic for words. AMLEG is repping this guy and they can’t even get him the right rating. They’re trying to do it under DC 7815 for Porphyria but miss the mark. DC 7704 (Polycythemia Vera) is … Continue reading →

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BVA–ROUNDUP AT SUBIC BAY

Posted on November 7, 2012 by asknod

Here we go again with those carefully parsed “tactical herbicide” cases as opposed to good old fashioned “nuclear herbicides”. Thus, our good buddy Vet from Fort Fumble in St. Pete’s, with the help of about 4 or 5 buddy letters, … Continue reading →

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BVA–ORANGE FLAVORED ROUNDUP/GUAM VICTORY

Posted on October 14, 2012 by asknod

Legal Bob sends me this forward to him from the AO watchdogs. I look forward to the first case from Laos one of these days. I’m sure vA’s take on that will be that you would have to have been … Continue reading →

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HCV–CLOSING IN ON THE BEAST

Posted on October 12, 2012 by asknod

Member KC sends me these two articles on HCV treatment. I knew we’d see significant progress towards some new form of treatment considering this is America and home of the 1a genotype. The first treatment discussion is a true, Interferon-free idea and … Continue reading →

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“Questions to Ask Your Veterans”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Laura

Military Health History Pocket Card This simplistic card was developed by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations. Their job is to train healthcare students and residents to take care of their Veteran patients at the VA. Scroll to the HCV … Continue reading →

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Agent Orange Registry Exams

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Laura

This post is more of a request for opinions/information. My DH registered for the AO newsletters many years ago and later had an AO Registry Exam. It was a speedy and routine physical exam; it was free but not comprehensive … Continue reading →

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Vietnam War books

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Laura

I came across a blog, Books in Brief, that publicizes books that deal with the Vietnam War and Vietnam veterans only. If you like memoirs, this is a good place to get suggestions. Most library systems can get you these … Continue reading →

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VETS BEING “UNFAIR” ABOUT FILING CLAIMS

Posted on August 28, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an interesting take on why we have such a humongous backlog. Blame the internet. If all those Vets returning from Iraqistan would quit filing three page lists we could eliminate it (the backlog) next year. Hellooooo? Nobody told us … Continue reading →