Toxic Exposure

[@thomasc9756]

Deployed to K2 Uzbekistan where I tested Jet fuel and ran a fuel farm. K2 was a toxic waste land and I am filling it now!

[@jslade60]

There was something going on at Fort Dix New Jersey. There were multiple outbreaks of URI after being out in the field. In 1982 I believe they had the temporarily suspend basic training because there was a URI epidemic. How to build multiple health problems because of this I ended up in the hospital along with several others in my company after being in the field. Is there an attorney out there who has stones enough to go after the US government because of this?

[@willieanderson839]

You start with your STR's you look for anything and everything. I became severely sick in basic at Fort Jackson in 1982 didn't make my first claim till 2018 it hasn't been easy but I haven't given up.

[@MrDogStream]

Someone needs to give that lady water, Also, what is that odd noise that keeps appearing during the video?

[@zoraidavega5981]

Thanks for the presentation and valuable information. Is this program of identification of toxic exposure actively available for Puerto Rico veteran community?

[@VeteransVoicesofContraCosta]

The VA supports veterans living both in the U.S. and overseas-to include territories such as Puerto Rico. As long as you served in the United States Army and meet eligibility standards by the VA, you should be fine to make a claim!

[@benk4881]

I was directed to clean the barracks with ammonia and bleach, had to go to sick call due to the odors. Doctor said my mucous membranes were severely damaged, is this considered "toxic exposure"?

[@VeteransVoicesofContraCosta]

This is a response for @modoc852( who removed a comment) : When the VA passed the PACT Act in 2022, they were essentially inviting claims from anyone that believed that they were exposed to toxins in the military. Some toxin exposures are presumed to have taken place in certain areas and some are not. For those toxins or exposures that are not currently recognized by the VA it is best to seek a medical nexus before filing the claim. Below is a list of presumed exposures and conditions as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations. www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/serviceconnected/presumption.pdf

[@tonynunez6539]

They say you get a "screening" but all you get is a few questions and you are told to come back in 5 years. They don't check your blood, they don't check your health records, they don't check your conditions. It is a joke to hire all these people to do nothing for the veteran. Veterans continue to suffer and eventually die with no benefits. The life expectancy of these veterans is very short so the VA loves to wait and give no benefits or assistance. I had to do my own research, pay for my own blood work, and see my own doctors, psychologist, and psychiatrist.

[@VeteransVoicesofContraCosta]

Thank you for the comment. It is this precise reason that we would recommend that you meet with a County Veteran Service Representative in addition to the VA medical screening. It is in that meeting that recommendations can be made on how to go about obtaining the diagnosis necessary for a VA disability claim.

[@GAvet4lyfe]

I controlled the burn pit at camp echo diwayniya iraq for KBR...everything was burned in a burn pit

[@JessSwope]

What about CTC as a radio repair person