Posted on Jan 3, 2024
How are other OIF and OEF veterans diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma navigating this condition with the VA?
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Any other OIF or OEF Veterans out there diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma? I was diagnosed this past June. Multiple Myeloma is form of blood cancer and is extremely rare for a person my age (51). Just curious how other veterans are navigating this condition with the VA. Through the hard work of my VA service officer, I was granted a 100% rating. My primary symptom leading up to my diagnosis was anemia which began in 2017. Multiple Myeloma is treatable but unfortunately not curable. I underwent a stem cell transplant last month and am in the process of recovering.
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Posted 12 mo ago
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Prayers for your recovery and continued improving health. I have not heard about others in OEF or OIF cases but that doesn't mean they are not out there or might not be in the next few years. Sometimes it takes a while for these things to show up
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I am a Vietnam Combat Vet, and was diagnosed with anemia over fifteen years ago. I see my Oncologist every four months as he is watching in case it does turn into Multiple Myeloma. So far not a problem, and as my Oncologist told me if it rears its ugly head he is prepared to act. Not quite the same as you but I have been under the threat for over 15 years now.
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SSG Thomas Firak
I believe your condition is referred to as Smoldering Myeloma. Not yet a full-blown case but unfortunately bubbling below the surface. Have you filed a claim? I believe Multiple Myeloma is a presumptive condition for all Vietnam Vets based upon Agent Orange exposure. Who did you serve with in Vietnam?
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I don't have anything like that. I have hypothyroidism so I have blood work done regularly. Good luck.
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