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I thought a condition I have noticed progressing more and more since discharge shortly after redeployment and up till now thought it was seperate. Now I wonder if studdering is somehow service-connected after talking to a battle I went to AIT with experiencing the same thing? Has anyone else had this issue and/or know a meaning behind it?
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I developed a mild stutter early in my Army career. It only manifested when I was trying to promptly respond my leaders. In my non-expert opinion, it was caused by a confidence deficiency.
I compensated by deliberately thinking through what I intended to say before I opened my mouth. I don't necessarily recommend my remedy. Some people find it quite unnerving after asking me a question when I remain silent for seconds while reviewing my answer. In my case, being viewed as a psychopath won out over being viewed as a spaz.
For me, it was entirely unrelated to deployment. It manifested and resolved prior to, and any relapses have been brief.
There is a good chance it is service aggravated, but that doesn't mean the VA will actually rate it as a disability.
I compensated by deliberately thinking through what I intended to say before I opened my mouth. I don't necessarily recommend my remedy. Some people find it quite unnerving after asking me a question when I remain silent for seconds while reviewing my answer. In my case, being viewed as a psychopath won out over being viewed as a spaz.
For me, it was entirely unrelated to deployment. It manifested and resolved prior to, and any relapses have been brief.
There is a good chance it is service aggravated, but that doesn't mean the VA will actually rate it as a disability.
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SPC Sven Pacot
Thank you for that insight, SFC Pate. I'm not looking for compensation. I'm not that kind of Soldier to try to get out with as many disabilities as I can. That is the most dishonorable thing you can do in my book. I will further evaluate my situation and try to remember if it started occurring before, during or after deployment. It will be a bit of a tribulation since my memory is quite shot.
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SPC Pacot,
Pay attention to these older guys. It may not be a problem now, but it can escalate and become worse. Often times, symptoms take a while to manifest, or the signs are ignored. However, you are right to see if you can have it SC. Even if it is a 0%, in theory, you will still be taken care of.
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Medical, things can be slow to take notice depending on the issue and what has not been told to us, that we were exposed to.Â
The government has been slow for 40 years to come around about issues from Agent Orange, not only from Vietnam but it was used in Korea along the DMZ.... Many state the intoxicants can linger in the ground/dirt for years. Several people I have talked to that have served in the DMZ years after Agent Orange was used, has side affects that relate to AO. AO was used in Korea back in the late 60s to early 70s, and several that I have talked were station there after the use like me. And my first time wasn't till 83.
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The government has been slow for 40 years to come around about issues from Agent Orange, not only from Vietnam but it was used in Korea along the DMZ.... Many state the intoxicants can linger in the ground/dirt for years. Several people I have talked to that have served in the DMZ years after Agent Orange was used, has side affects that relate to AO. AO was used in Korea back in the late 60s to early 70s, and several that I have talked were station there after the use like me. And my first time wasn't till 83.
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SSG William Patton
Excellent point. Â Just recently, in the past few months, the VA is acknowledging a possible connection between Agent Orange exposure and ALS and MS. Â This deadly toxin's effects are not completely known and it has been proven to be a factor in the onset of many diseases and syndromes that have take 40 plus years to manifest symptoms. Â Also, understand the manufacturers of this toxin do not want to pay out any more money if they can keep from it. Â We are expendable, is the bottom line.
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SSG Gerhard S.
Military personnel are found to be 3-5 times more likely to develop ALS. a few years ago the VA made ALS presumptive as service connected.
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SGT Thomas Lucken
http://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/more-veterans-suffer-from-als-but-va-moves-to-help-1.272392
No one knows why U.S. military veterans are twice as likely to develop Lou Gehrig’s disease than the general population, or why those who deployed during the Gulf War in 1990-91 may be twice as likely...
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Honestly, lately I have noticed myself stumbling with a few words here and there. Haven't thought anything of it. Figured just over stressed and tired from long days in the office and no proper eating and exercise. Brain just shot. Would be interesting. But my deployment was back in 2007 when I returned, so I don't think mine would be tied to war.
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SSG Gerhard S.
<p>do a google search for</p><p> </p><p>" va disability memory loss speech disorders "</p><p> </p><p>the fourth item that comes back should look like this... </p><p> </p><p><span class="_QM b w xsm">[DOC]</span></p><h3 class="r"><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CEIQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.benefits.va.gov%2FWARMS%2Fdocs%2Fregs%2F38cfr%2Fbookc%2Fpart4%2Fs4_124a.doc&ei=exwhU7iTFOfL2QXDkYHIDA&usg=AFQjCNFgm-OteOUnoNLxOlfIJaZ9OljNoA&sig2=XN0L7U2qU5hfmltFuZNCIg&bvm=bv.62922401,d.b2I"><font color="#1122cc">Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders - Veterans <b></b></font></a></h3><p class="r"> </p><p class="r">That should open up a word document with the information on the type of disorder you described along with other symptoms, and ratings.</p><p class="r"> </p>
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Have you spoken with anyone at the VA or tried to check with any docs at the nearest military installation, they may have some answers or assistance for you as well.
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SSG Gerhard S.
It is usually not a good idea to talk to the VA First. I would suggest you check with a Veterans Service Organization like VFW or DAV , or American Legion FIRST. These organizations often have offices IN the VA Hospitals for consult.
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SPC Sven Pacot
Excellent recommendation. I will take this approach. As I said further up, I'm not interested in trying to suck up compensation, however if this is Military or deployment related I would like to resolve the issue. I have enough issues so if I am able to dismiss some I would be more than happy to!
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SSG Gerhard S.
Also the VA document linked below has the criteria for cognitive disorders and their disability ratings. 2-3 pages down. Good to review this to see if you have any of the other listed symptoms. It's possible that you have more symptoms than you thought you were aware of.
http://www.benefits.va.gov/WARMS/docs/regs/38cfr/bookc/part4/s4_124a.docÂ
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SPC Sven Pacot
I don't see why not? i know a few troops who were Medboarded for sleep apnea. Automatic 50%
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A1C Michael David Severson
The big question with that, is determining eligibility related to time of service, I suppose. I have a diagnosis of S/A also, which is from last fall. I doubt, however, that it can be connected all the way back to the late 70's-early 80's...
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MSG Wade Huffman
Only if it was initially diagnosed while on active duty OR your service medical records show undiagnosed symtomology of obstructive sleep apnea.
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I saw a psychiatrist for my P&C eval for PTSD. I asked him about the studdering. He told me it boils down to two things: you were either born with it or it has to do with anxiety.
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SPC Sven Pacot
Not a single time I left the wire, was I exposed to blasts. Only inside. The closest was maybe five feet? The majority of my platoon and I were hunkered down in our bunker when they launched a Chinese 107 targeted with us in mind. They had a spotter for weeks and slowly walked them in on our maintenance section and fuel point. We had our bunker right up against a 20 foot connex. The opposite side of this connex where it met the ground is roughly where it hit. I don't remember much after the blast until the medics showed up and ushered us to the aid station where a lot of us were still dazed and confused.
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