He has been battling severe peripheral neuropathy for a year now. It has now developed in both hands almost simultaneously. Then, in July, he was diagnosed with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia...CMML2. Coincidence that he's developed two of the diseases associated with AO exposure? I don't THINK so!
He was stationed at Takhli in 65-66. Was in the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing...maintenance. He was telling me last night about the area next to the "hooches" at the end of the flight line...right next to the jungle area that they were clearing. (sorry if my military jargon isn't accurate :-) He said his quarters were very near the perimeter.
He then, after returning to McConnell...was sent to Korat.
I guess my question first is...were there any of you that lived in the same area? He was turned down on his first claim to the VA...prior to his diagnosis with CMML2. He has appealed. I want to help him however I can. I think he is owed that as are all of you!
I wouldn't begin to know where to look for maps and photos.
Any help you can give me would be so greatly appreciated!!!
Anne
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