Ryan, Roland is right, do not just give up, no one ever said having a VA claim approved was easy especially for Thailand vets. You have to prove you were on or near the perimeter for work, play or living quarters. Go to www.vspa.com/tk-rtafb-history.htm and see the history of Takhli. Reopened on march 30, 1972 through October 30, 1972. I hope this helps. LouB.