SHOCKING: Did You Know This Qualifies As A Toxic Exposure? [PACT Act]
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In this VA claims academy video we discuss the near unlimited amount of toxic exposure TERA VA disability claims that can be filed based on backed evidence and acknowledgement from the VA for military occupational hazards and exposures. if you were on the fence with filing your via disability claim because you were not specifically listed and covered under the PACT Act, this video aims to illustrate that your story should still be told and it is possible to set the record straight even without additional legislation.
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Were you all tracking that there were this many qualifying toxic exposures?
Not at all! Thank you for sharing and bringing this to our attention. 🙂
Brother you are on it! Thank You
My first thought was all the old WW II barracks that most older vets have lived and worked in, Fort Polk, Fort Chaffee, Fort Leonard Wood, Fort MacArthur, and I still remember the asbestos covered furnaces that gave us all hot water at Fort McCoy. Asbestos all around.
Fort Hood too! They condemned the WWII barracks I was living in.
My HLR reopened my cancer denial (DTA) , due to them finally conceding exposure on my recent TERA.....things are finally moving in the right direction !
Sucks you have cancer, sorry to hear. Seems it takes HLR’s to fix denials these days.
I had to do an HLR recently and they reversed the denial also.
Seems you can have a mountain of evidence,filling all the squares,yet they deny.
I have come to the conclusion it all stems in the initial reviewer.
I had quite a few they put into the TERA box when I wasn’t claiming it for exposure,but that DTA kicked in. Of course they don’t tell you that when you attend the C&P exam.
Sand and tabasco are what we used for seasoning our MREs in Afghanistan and Iraq. Burn pit smoke and radioactive bottled water was for dessert. I signed up for the burn pit registry years ago but have never filed any claims. I'm sitting at 60% and plan on filing for back issues and anything that's burn-pit or sand-related. It's so hard to find the right VSO to help you though. The last law firm I contacted straight up told me they couldn't represent me, and gave no explanation. Where do I even begin?
Hi Brian, I’d start with making sure you are currently getting treated for the conditions you with to claim, go to the VA to submit the intent to file, then write a personal statement for each condition before submitting the evidence on the VAs website
Contact the D.A.V. for a representative
If you're a member of the American Legion contact your local Legion and get a VSO.
My brother did that and he went from 55,000 in line to 10, 000 in line with the VA claims department.
Got exposed to a MASSIVE sand storm in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm. My GW and toxic exposure exam documented it well for me along with burn pits then and in Iraq. The examiner I had was great, documented everything!!!!
I've been exposed to dust, burn pits and jet fuel. Thank God I'm not sick. The only thing I have is scratches on my cornia due to the sand.
Hey Jordan, Thank You for the information. You are Awesome!
Thank you 👍
So Jordan!!!!
I was in the back of an LMTV
The battery was on fire and everyone back with me had burning throat and couldn’t breathe, we all went to the hospital after but the hospital said we were all fine, however I started having post nasal drip after!
Dang, definitely something to bring up on your next toxic screening if you haven’t already
@@vaclaimsacademy
I’ve never had a toxic screening. Should I call and set one yup then?
Most all buildings built pre 1980 in Hawaii contain asbestos. Theres so much asbestos exposure in Hawaii the state passed a law as to where you can't sue the state for scarring of the lungs alone.
Another great video SIR !!! Jordan Anderson at his best for the VETERANS !!!
Thank you for this! I don’t think it would ever apply to me though. I was a CS in the Navy from ‘03-‘14. I was medically retired for mental illness and chronic migraines. Although, interestingly enough, the ship I was on at the time, chased Hurricane Katrina and moored in Louisiana within hours of Katrina having landed. There was enormous amounts of debris and dirt all around. I did have to leave the ship to work in that environment. Our ship became a hotel for those that needed it. We were there for about 2 months.
Wow that must have been quite the experience
I have been having headaches for the longest time. I have tinnitus but always felt more. I have also had increase in sinus infections that would last over a couple of months. did not think much of it. fast forward, VA set me up with getting MRI for headaches and from the MRI found this: Inflammation in the nasal passages, Presence of nasal polyps, Potential structural abnormalities contributing to sinusitis
I believe I am the culprit of the 2003 Iraqi burns pits and more of the micro dust that got into everything.
Yes, I complained and complained to my VA PCP about sinus issues and headaches (caused by my neck). He ordered an MRI for headaches, they also noted Chronic Sinusitis with cysts in nasal passages. He’s yet to even diagnose me or SCT Code sinus issues or headaches even though he’s prescribed me MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS for both. 🤷♂️
That’s ok, I have an outside PCP that handles those things for me .
My sinus issues also started in Iraq, Rhinitis and Sinusitis.
Make sure you file for rhinitis if you have polyps. If I remember right you need to have polyps in both nostrils or greater than 50% blockage to get the 10%.
@@BigErnieMcKraken with polyps 30%, 50% blockage in both nostrils or 100% in one (no polyps) 10%.
Thing I want to know is,on the 50%/100% blockage, is that during flare ups or all the time. I haven’t heard anyone say.
Thank you sir 🙏
Cheers, hope your weekend is going well
NTC (Fort Irwin) lots of sand storm
Been there as well
@@Armyvet55 I’m sure my field chow was filled with sand from those sand storms
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Interesting video sir.
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Why haven't they added Chernobyl for soldiers stationed in Europe from 86 to 91 we breathed it and tore up a lot of ground after radiation fallout as a tanker ,then on the wash racks VA can't figure out what's wrong but won't give me a exposure exam
Thank you for this awesome information! I was deployed to Iraq/Kuwait and spent a year in Korea. All of which I dealt with dust all the time. I was also a petroleum lab tech, so I was getting exposed to every type of fuel and chemical the army has to offer lol. I’m not sure if I have any conditions, but I have noticed my allergies have gotten much worse ever since. Not sure if I have any qualifying conditions, but I’m at 70% and just filed a claim for degenerative disc disease
I just saw your video I went to check I was in fort Chaffee Arkansas in a 1 month training in 1998 I saw that in 2008 a fire exposed them that they had asbestos
Ft. Bliss or White Sands Missile Range Count for Presumps? Always had Sand Storms.
JP-8, Hexa-chromium 6, sand🇺🇸
Keyword is “could”I put in for all of that and got denied, even after my testing proved it.
What about all the sand I breathed in 3 years I was stationed in 29 Palms
National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, CA. Does it sound like training here might qualify?
Great question I was there too
What about grinding floors up? The titi masks did not work. Being in dry dock for 18 months, chipping, and a grinding.
The VA conceded that I was exposed to PFAS at Fort Carson, CO in the early 90s due to water contamination on the base. So far, I am at zero percent for my thyroid condition.
Hi 👋 I was station in fort Carson 85 can I make a claim
Just left Carson in 2022 and that water was white n not clear. Building had mold.
@@carlosroque3382 Yes, you can. In my case I had pfas contamination at both Fort Jackson and Fort Carson. I submitted my claim based on the following report with highlighted sentences: static.ewg.org/reports/2019/pfas-dod-timeline/1991_Army-Corp-of-Engineers.pdf
I filed mine last week# OIF/OEF
Got my VA health coverage due to TERRA! Help me get a couple of diagnosis. Prescribed an inhaler, BP meds, GERD medicines, and b-12 for low b-12 labs.
During dry dock of Navy ships the dust that was produced from deck grinding could that be a viable sources of dust?
Are there going to be new presumptive conditions or is it referring to existing pact act conditions?
All the smoke from being forced to clean the smoke pit?
I had nothing but sand in basic training at Ft. Dix. It was all over everything and worse when it was windy. Also, what do you think about dust and other airborne particles in a horse barn? I worked with the horses at Ft Myer and was in the stalls working with them often. lots of dust particles from hay, sand , dirt and manure being pushed into the air from the horses actions. Not much air circulation in those stalls. will this qualify for a claim?
Operation Desert Shield. Our unit got real turkey on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The two biggest sand storms we had were on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Allah didn't seem very happy with us. Food was inedible unless you like crunchy turkey 😋.
Saudi Arabia had plenty of SAND Storms!
**Anakin voice** I don’t like sand
Hey, Jordan would working in the Motor Pool and Heavy Equipment Operator fall under this exposure?
That’s quite a commonly reported one actually
Do I qualify if I was a greens keeper on a military golf course and had to rake the sand traps?
YES
Ridiculous dust storms were a common thing in Iraq
Fine sand causes silicosis which is a very serious lung condition due to the glass like structure of fine sand.
@@scrapyardprospecting3855 just had PFT this morning because CT revealed atelectasis and lung scarring
Tabasco and Agent Orange was our seasoning of choice in Vietnam.
So when we take CMP exams does the doctors upload there options or do they return to QTC or VES? If so why should either have any access to these exams opinions? Just thought I heard doctor mentioned she had to return results to QTC so wanted to ask?
What about PCS locations?
El Paso (Ft Bliss)
Fort Irwin too
Can dermatitis and dandruff be linked to exposure to sand storms in Kuwait?
Is radiation included in that? My rate required consistent monitored exposure. Had to wear a TLD as a part of my rate.
Let's 💯💯💯💯💯💯
Quick on the trigger Frank! Hope you’re having a great summer weekend
@@vaclaimsacademy I'm a devil dog!!!! That's natural for us!!!!! Leather Neck University!!!!!!
@@vaclaimsacademy I'm at 90. Trying to get a 100!!! Please advise.
Anakin Skywalker woukd love this video.
What do you do when you have a bad VSO? I haven’t been able to get a hold of mine in over a month and both of my exams were this week. Totally unprepared, no idea where to turn
You can go to a different VSO. They’ll fill out some paperwork with you to release the one you have and then u can start using the new one.
@@THAIpoNEG Thank you for the response, I’m finding out trying to find a replacement VSO isnt so straightforward either lol.. God bless!
I filed for PACT Act, to cover my azz. After Gulf War, thousands of vehicles came back and we washed hundreds. They all had sand, black sand and oil residue, from the war. Many of us, began to experience asthma symptoms. Never thought of it and didn't visit sick call, due to pressures in our era. But now I have asthma and rhinitus.
Speak with a VSO, gather your evidence, get a current diagnosis, and submit your claim when you are ready. Be sure to submit an intent to file before hand, unless you have a pending claim. For sure though, Speak with a Veteran Service Officer.
Also, get your cfile. It can be a wealth of information. What are you rated at now?
Is there Financial Compensation if you were Approved?
Old ship like USS KITTY HAWK got a lot of asbestos
Yes, 4 yrs. on board her. Sleeping on top rack with asbestos right in your face. 2014 dia. with lung cancer (tumor) rt. lung, wow got 10%
Also her sister ship U.S.S.CONSTELLATION !! I know I have asbestosis and lung granulomas from serving on board that piece of %$#&
Also, the U.S.S Independence CV-62 witch the Kitty Hawk replaced in Japan.
Are you saying you can get benefits just proving you have been exposed to asbestos? I did boot camp at Lackland in an old wooden barracks and 10 months in electronics training in another barracks at Kessler AFB.
Sand Hill?
Got service elated for the pact act but at zero percent, and for chronic bronchitis. How do I increase a zero rating
38 cfr part 4-
Diagnostic Code 6600
You have to meet the next schedule. It’s all based on the tests they do.
Its all based on the diagnosis and severity of the symptoms. If you haven't been to a doctor lately, get to one.
I think the tester for breath exhale kinda tricked the results, she made me take a hit off of a inhaler. Kinda threw me for a loop. After that the tests came in nominal. Confused
@@bencalmes9185 they’re supposed to do the test without the inhaler 1st then repeat test after inhaler. It’s hard to get a rating for respiratory unless it’s pretty bad. Im at a 0% also for emphysema, yet I do get shortness of breath frequently. But they don’t rate on that
Is dermatitis presumptive for Desert Storm?
It is. However, if the dermatitis is in a place that is covered (by clothes) chances are you'll end up with a 0%. If the dermatitis is on the face, head, or neck, you'll end up with at least a 10% based on the length of the scar.
@cidcampeador7922 thanks!! What about arms?
If you had the toxic screening completed, should you do it again based on new info. They generally run theu the questions saying you werent exposed...even in Desert Storm😑
I would send a secure message to your primary care team and request a new screening
Thank you so much, I appreciate your help.
Yes you had a bad screening. You don’t have to go through your VA PCP. You can call VA Environmental exams directly.
My screening for GW and Toxic exposure was very detailed by my examiner, mine took over an hour along with bloodwork and chest X-ray. Which I found out I have emphysema. Never Smoker btw.
Do you think this could be applied to Combat engineers who have utilized explosives for urban breaching over an extended period of time?
That’s a good question, I imagine so, as there is plenty of research about toxic explosives exposure from miners, for example. I think a nexus letter would help max out your odds at winning that
CEB were some of the best guys I ever worked with overseas! I've always wondered about exposure to explosive and other hazardous materials as well. As an ammo tech, we often helped with demolition work for weapon caches that were seized. I'm not sure which was worse for our lungs though: burn pits or demolitions? Who knows? I may have issued you some C4, det cord, and blasting caps for your operations at one time.
@@vaclaimsacademy I agree, thank you!
Why don't you give is an "iron clad" personal statement example ?
Master Your VA Claim Personal Statements
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What about the Anthrax shot they gave us in Afghanistan?
Shots get very murky since adverse affects from them have been politicized and now doctors are now afraid to put their names behind a vaccine related injury
Sand storm close to Iraq
Sure did it’s the same toxic exposure from mining. Silicosis is serious
Hi I was in Korea 84-85 I have a girl friend and I sleep at her home and they use chokers for hit the floor and is toxic
Hi Carlos, that one would be a long shot to win, but it’s probably still worth throwing the Hail Mary by trying to claim it as long as you don’t have an existing rating to risk getting reduced on
HAD
Is it harder to get claims approved if you were in the reserves?
It’s more difficult yes because anything you were not diagnosed with during active orders will need a LOD (line of duty determination). Or a nexus letter to have a decent shot at winning
Except for presumptive conditions of course
You still get a big 0% even after 🫁 surgery with all that