Is Congress doing anything for agent Orange, Gulf war syndrome, and open burn pit Veterans?

2016-04-21T20:53:35-04:00

There is a bill that could cover all three H.R 969. It currently cover Vietnam veterans and Agent Orange, but we are fighting to Gulf war and open burn pit Veterans. But as I said as before we are going to have to battle for the inclusion of the Gulf war and open burn pit Veterans. Because the department of the Army is currently refusing to recognize both groups. Therefore the Congress is only recognizing Vietnam veterans. But that means that the VA is not legally able to pay disability pay for the to outstanding groups. However the department of Army has approved medical care for both groups. So if you are among the Gulf war veterans or burn pit Veterans you have to register at your local VA office. And if you want to help push the amendments to add Gulf war and open burn pit Veterans to HR 969 you can write your Congressman. And remember to E-mail your Senators on the American Heroes COLA Act and the three amendments that we are pushing. Check my earlier post to get more information about HR 677.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Apr 21 at 2016 9:01 PM

2016-04-21T21:01:58-04:00

Is congress doing anything period?

Response by Keri S made Apr 21 at 2016 9:02 PM

2016-04-21T21:02:54-04:00

This has been an ongoing battle. And pretty much a long list of many fighting this battle.

http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/wars-operations/iraq-war.asp

Get on the list and keep fighting. Eventually it will have to be looked into deeper.
I know many with symptoms and they are still fighting, even if it's not resolved in their time.

Iraq War Exposures - Public Health

Links to military exposures during Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn operations

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Apr 21 at 2016 9:05 PM

2016-04-21T21:05:56-04:00

I suspect that when (if) Congress gets around to doing anything, it will unravel as soon as they start trying to figure out how to pay for it.

Response by SSG Dennis Grossmann made Apr 21 at 2016 9:40 PM

2016-04-21T21:40:22-04:00

Finding a way to pay for those of us that are having problems can come from the billions in foreign aid to countries who do not like us. Or quit funding nonsensical research on the effects of nicotine on worms or something like that. Sell off some of the federal land that's not being used for anything.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 21 at 2016 9:47 PM

2016-04-21T21:47:50-04:00

Does it cost money? Yes, Then probably not. Can't be giving those Soldiers, Sailors Airmen and Marines "Handouts" They may become dependent *SARCASM MUCH*.

Response by SSG Dennis Grossmann made Apr 21 at 2016 9:48 PM

2016-04-21T21:48:06-04:00

Has the government finally released the truth about the chemical agents that were destroyed in Iraq 1991? I received a letter years ago about it, but so far nothing is or has been done. There are still people having major problems still.
Has there been any acknowledgement of the radioactive material that is present in one of the housing areas on Bagram?

Response by SGT Michael Thorin made Apr 21 at 2016 10:08 PM

2016-04-21T22:08:50-04:00

I am currently being treated for Constrictive Bronchiolitis Obliterans with interstitial fibrosis. I also have chronic fatigue, sleep apnea and fibromyalgia, along with a host of other issues.

These have been linked to my last tour in Iraq.

There is research ongoing, but I have found that a local research hospital and university, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, started a research into new treatments for Persian Gulf Illnesses, or Gulf War Syndrome.

I'm going to try to participate.

It is extremely important if you or any of your soldiers/veterans have any of the symptoms, the get scheduled for a Persian Gulf Registry exam at your VA.

If they say they have never heard of it, feel free to contact me here and I can get you/them the information needed to get an appointment.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Apr 21 at 2016 10:21 PM

2016-04-21T22:21:40-04:00

One hopes that the GWOT vets won't have to wait as long as the Viet Nam vets did for the government to address the problem.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2016 12:06 AM

2016-04-22T00:06:46-04:00

I am a form Gulf War Vet and no such information has cross my vision.