Contra Costa Veterans Service officer nathan Johnson and Veterans Advocate Jim Radogna discuss the recently passed Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act.
Thank you for what you do on CZcams. I am a Vietnam veteran, I have submitted a claim to the VA for hypertension which I'm taking medication for. I have been issued a 0% for compensation because my blood pressure during a C&P exam was not 160/90. Without the medication it probably would be much higher but unfortunately they do not take that into consideration.
Tina, based upon your husband's service in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, he should be entitled to service connection for his sinusitis, COPD, kidney cancer, melanoma, and emphysema. Please don't be discouraged by any former denials. VA adjudicators and C&P examiners are still getting trained on the PACT Act and it will take a bit of time for them to get up to speed. I suggest working with a local County Veteran Service Officer to make sure your husband's claims stay on track and get granted as soon as possible. All the best to you and your family.
Not a Pact Act issue but a Viet Nam issue. Me - US Army Combat Engineer 12C Viet Nam 1969. Prostate cancer diagnosis 2016 with Stage 4 prostate cancer as of May 2022. Radiation, surgeries & ongoing medications. Kaiser docs say I will die with it or of it. 100% disability since July 2022 and as of this year I get addl $130/mo for loss of use of a reproductive member because the treatments made me impotent (in 2022). VA says prostate cancer is curable so guys like me get a C&P exam every year! - more of a nuisance than anything. Still waiting for my dependent (wife) compensation; its been 14 months of delays. Regardless - thank you Uncle Sam and the Veterans Admin. God bless America. PS - I also have a 10% for back injury, the prostate issue causes me frequent unination, and the treatments give me sweats like hot flashes every two hours day and night. Could be worse.
Sorry to hear about everything going on. Regarding the 14 months of delay, have you spoken to a VSO about this issue? If not, you can utilize the VSO search tool available via eBenefits. Perhaps a VSO will be able to take care of this situation and get everything squared away.
100% disability rating !! I never would have imagined .. beyond my wildest dreams,, that I’d be taken care of after I joined the Navy in 1972 ! Even after a VA social worker did all the leg work and completed the necessary required documents on my behalf and all she needed from me was if I had served in Vietnam and my signature. This was the consequence of the PACT Act ! Yes it took 50 years,, a triple hit , stage 4 cancer diagnosis DLBCL non-Hodgkin’s aggressive Lymphoma with Cachexia, Ascites and Lymphedema ravaging my body two years ago November 2021. But I’m very grateful!
I was in the Persian Gullf who is now experiencing some symtoms or syndrome from those toxic ecposure. That is exactly what I thought , our records should speak for themselves and VA was asking for some evidences and they are like trying to make it hard for us to be entitled to those benefits that we deserved . It is very very hard for me as a minor to get my benefits.
We are sorry for your loss, Julieann. For more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility for spouse benefits, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here: www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
Elaborate more on exposure to radioactive materials please ( location & military duty) for radiation exposures. 3 years at Nuclear Medical Research Laboratory working with radioactive materials as instructor to NATO forces on Radiation detection and and protection in Landsthul Germany from 2971 to 1973 .Symptoms experienced are sinusitis, rhinusiti, bronchial asthma but were considered non disabling & non compensable since1974.
In this clip kidney cancer is mentioned. I have filed for bladder cancer and specifically been denied based on "kidney cancer" and not sure what to do next. Filed 8/21 witdenial after appeal.
These a good topic to cover i married my husband 1976, the frist thing i notice when i move in with my husband he is pooing with blood, he is a lodge muster in Clark Philippines, putting down all these drums without label, 6 month i am with him my ears start to ache i have surgery after birth of my child right ears, until now i still have a problim on my ear.
Hi Edita, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility for spouse benefits, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here: www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
Hi De, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here: www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
@@VeteransVoicesofContraCosta Problem is that denials are still being sent out at a high percentage. I just got a low rating for "lupus", which is rated at 10%, 60% and 100% typically. If you don't put in a nexus or "prove" the flare ups, you will get 10%. My Rep failed me on that portion, she didn't even advise that those supporting types of documentation are needed! Ironically and sadly, they "denied" me for Gulf War Syndrome, yet I have the DoD letter from the 90s to us that admitted exposures and my time over there was before, during, and after the war ended. Reason, listed as "no proof of health risk". WTH?
Question: i have boots on the ground (Danang AB RVN) (1965-1967) worked on baseops on the flight line. currently have colon cancer surgery - doing chemo now - pact act - gastrointestinal cancer cover colon cancer?
Hi Brian, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here: www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
Hi John, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here: www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
I was at area 51 in the 70 and 71, I was expose to all type brush killer we went to all type wreck, now I'm having health problems that va can' tell what have, where do fill the app to get this started
I was aboard a submarine that participated in Project/112 SHAD in 65. I also am service connected for an AO caused condition. I just put in a claim for Migraines due to spraying of biological warfare agents under the PACT act.
I received a email inviting me to attend a PACT act enrollment meeting at the VA hospital. What caught my attention was the note in the email that service connected veterans will not have their current conditions re adjudicated by filing a PACT act claim.
Thanks for your comment Arthur. for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here: www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
What this, my husband did two tours in Vietnam, came down with prostate cancer as a result of Agent Orange, and a Lipoma nodules on his back area and being his wife, I came down with lipoma. Also my side size of a baseball. VA did surgery on me is result because I was told that agent orange can be transferred through semen. Is that true so what I’ll be eligible if I came down with stomach cancer
Vietnam 1966 1967 feet and hands, I have skin cuts and skin leisure’s as long as I can remember since I came home, off the record I have had two doctors tell me that it’s related to agent orange I have put in for the exposure but was denied so I said the hell with it because I am so tired of arguing with them because if that’s all they think of me now after my brother and I enlisted and three years later my youngest brother was drafted all with squeaky clean records
Hi Alexander, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here: www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
So not true. My husband has chronic sinusitis with surgery. Served in Saudi and Kuwait. Just two weeks hi C&P report states less likely service connected. I should also mention he has COPD, Emphysema, two different kidney cancers at same time in right kidney, active CLL, melanoma, hypertension, etc. looks like he is getting denied.
Hi Tina, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here: www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
Hi Michael, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here: www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
PACT ACT is not what it's turning out to be. Political theatre! Problem is that denials are still being sent out at a high percentage. I just got a low rating for "lupus", which is rated at 10%, 60% and 100% typically. If you don't put in a nexus or "prove" the flare ups, you will get 10%. My Rep failed me on that portion, she didn't even advise that those supporting types of documentation are needed! Ironically and sadly, they "denied" me for Gulf War Syndrome, yet I have the DoD letter from the 90s to us that admitted exposures and my time over there was before, during, and after the war ended. Reason, listed as "no proof of health risk". WTH? Presumptive means squat. Denied.
Please speak with a VSO who is trained to assist veterans and answer questions related to VA disability compensation. You can also click this link to find your local County Veteran Service Officer. www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
Thank you for what you do on CZcams. I am a Vietnam veteran, I have submitted a claim to the VA for hypertension which I'm taking medication for. I have been issued a 0% for compensation because my blood pressure during a C&P exam was not 160/90. Without the medication it probably would be much higher but unfortunately they do not take that into consideration.
This is such a great resource!
Thank you for what you do.
My husband was there. Died of the heart 1990
Tina, based upon your husband's service in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, he should be entitled to service connection for his sinusitis, COPD, kidney cancer, melanoma, and emphysema. Please don't be discouraged by any former denials. VA adjudicators and C&P examiners are still getting trained on the PACT Act and it will take a bit of time for them to get up to speed. I suggest working with a local County Veteran Service Officer to make sure your husband's claims stay on track and get granted as soon as possible. All the best to you and your family.
Not a Pact Act issue but a Viet Nam issue. Me - US Army Combat Engineer 12C Viet Nam 1969. Prostate cancer diagnosis 2016 with Stage 4 prostate cancer as of May 2022. Radiation, surgeries & ongoing medications. Kaiser docs say I will die with it or of it. 100% disability since July 2022 and as of this year I get addl $130/mo for loss of use of a reproductive member because the treatments made me impotent (in 2022). VA says prostate cancer is curable so guys like me get a C&P exam every year! - more of a nuisance than anything. Still waiting for my dependent (wife) compensation; its been 14 months of delays. Regardless - thank you Uncle Sam and the Veterans Admin. God bless America.
PS - I also have a 10% for back injury, the prostate issue causes me frequent unination, and the treatments give me sweats like hot flashes every two hours day and night. Could be worse.
Sorry to hear about everything going on. Regarding the 14 months of delay, have you spoken to a VSO about this issue? If not, you can utilize the VSO search tool available via eBenefits. Perhaps a VSO will be able to take care of this situation and get everything squared away.
Thank you
100% disability rating !! I never would have imagined .. beyond my wildest dreams,, that I’d be taken care of after I joined the Navy in 1972 ! Even after a VA social worker did all the leg work and completed the necessary required documents on my behalf and all she needed from me was if I had served in Vietnam and my signature. This was the consequence of the PACT Act ! Yes it took 50 years,, a triple hit , stage 4 cancer diagnosis DLBCL non-Hodgkin’s aggressive Lymphoma with Cachexia, Ascites and Lymphedema ravaging my body two years ago November 2021. But I’m very grateful!
I was in the Persian Gullf who is now experiencing some symtoms or syndrome from those toxic ecposure. That is exactly what I thought , our records should speak for themselves and VA was asking for some evidences and they are like trying to make it hard for us to be entitled to those benefits that we deserved . It is very very hard for me as a minor to get my benefits.
My husband suffered and passed from cancer.he was denied from agent orange exposure
We are sorry for your loss, Julieann. For more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility for spouse benefits, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here:
www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
Elaborate more on exposure to radioactive materials please ( location & military duty) for radiation exposures.
3 years at Nuclear Medical Research Laboratory working with radioactive materials as instructor to NATO forces on Radiation detection and and protection in Landsthul Germany from 2971 to 1973 .Symptoms experienced are sinusitis, rhinusiti, bronchial asthma but were considered non disabling & non compensable since1974.
In this clip kidney cancer is mentioned. I have filed for bladder cancer and specifically been denied based on "kidney cancer" and not sure what to do next. Filed 8/21 witdenial after appeal.
I’m a 100% pt blue water vet! Will the pack act help me to get more $$??
These a good topic to cover i married my husband 1976, the frist thing i notice when i move in with my husband he is pooing with blood, he is a lodge muster in Clark Philippines, putting down all these drums without label, 6 month i am with him my ears start to ache i have surgery after birth of my child right ears, until now i still have a problim on my ear.
Hi Edita, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility for spouse benefits, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here:
www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
Our claims are still being denied.
Hi De, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here:
www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
@@VeteransVoicesofContraCosta Problem is that denials are still being sent out at a high percentage. I just got a low rating for "lupus", which is rated at 10%, 60% and 100% typically. If you don't put in a nexus or "prove" the flare ups, you will get 10%. My Rep failed me on that portion, she didn't even advise that those supporting types of documentation are needed! Ironically and sadly, they "denied" me for Gulf War Syndrome, yet I have the DoD letter from the 90s to us that admitted exposures and my time over there was before, during, and after the war ended. Reason, listed as "no proof of health risk". WTH?
Question: i have boots on the ground (Danang AB RVN) (1965-1967) worked on baseops on the flight line. currently have colon cancer surgery - doing chemo now - pact act - gastrointestinal cancer cover colon cancer?
Hi Brian, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here:
www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
How can I find out more about this subject and where to find help and information on the PAC ACT ?
Hi John, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here:
www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
I was at area 51 in the 70 and 71, I was expose to all type brush killer we went to all type wreck, now I'm having health problems that va can' tell what have, where do fill the app to get this started
What is the heart rated?
My husband was Air Force
What about service in Panama??
can Va Doctors supply NEXUS letters?
I was aboard a submarine that participated in Project/112 SHAD in 65. I also am service connected for an AO caused condition. I just put in a claim for Migraines due to spraying of biological warfare agents under the PACT act.
I received a email inviting me to attend a PACT act enrollment meeting at the VA hospital. What caught my attention was the note in the email that service connected veterans will not have their current conditions re adjudicated by filing a PACT act claim.
Thanks for your comment Arthur. for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here:
www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
What this, my husband did two tours in Vietnam, came down with prostate cancer as a result of Agent Orange, and a Lipoma nodules on his back area and being his wife, I came down with lipoma. Also my side size of a baseball. VA did surgery on me is result because I was told that agent orange can be transferred through semen. Is that true so what I’ll be eligible if I came down with stomach cancer
Ok How about korean dmz?
Vietnam 1966 1967 feet and hands, I have skin cuts and skin leisure’s as long as I can remember since I came home, off the record I have had two doctors tell me that it’s related to agent orange I have put in for the exposure but was denied so I said the hell with it because I am so tired of arguing with them because if that’s all they think of me now after my brother and I enlisted and three years later my youngest brother was drafted all with squeaky clean records
Hi Alexander, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here:
www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
Tell me why the exposed Marines are being treated differently compensation Wise
I read the fine print, its not gonna do us any good
So not true. My husband has chronic sinusitis with surgery. Served in Saudi and Kuwait. Just two weeks hi C&P report states less likely service connected. I should also mention he has COPD, Emphysema, two different kidney cancers at same time in right kidney, active CLL, melanoma, hypertension, etc. looks like he is getting denied.
Hi Tina, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here:
www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
What presumption does Korea have.
Hi Michael, for more detailed information on the PACT Act and your eligibility, we recommend this site for more details: www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
To help you navigate this process, especially in the case of a denial, find your local County Veteran Services Officer here:
www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/
PACT ACT is not what it's turning out to be. Political theatre! Problem is that denials are still being sent out at a high percentage. I just got a low rating for "lupus", which is rated at 10%, 60% and 100% typically. If you don't put in a nexus or "prove" the flare ups, you will get 10%. My Rep failed me on that portion, she didn't even advise that those supporting types of documentation are needed! Ironically and sadly, they "denied" me for Gulf War Syndrome, yet I have the DoD letter from the 90s to us that admitted exposures and my time over there was before, during, and after the war ended. Reason, listed as "no proof of health risk". WTH? Presumptive means squat. Denied.
When is diabetes gonna be a presumptive for the Gulf War?
Please speak with a VSO who is trained to assist veterans and answer questions related to VA disability compensation.
You can also click this link to find your local County Veteran Service Officer. www.va.gov/disability/get-help-filing-claim/