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AO Claim up-dates

Posted by Jim Montague on 2/20/2013, 16:08:58

Hi Guys
The last thing I heard was a e-mail from ST.Pete RO on 02/06/2012. Your claim is being reviewed by your assigned VSR , if all doc's have been received the VSR will change claim status to ready for decision and claim will be rated in order it was received and you will be notified by mail of the decision. Hum wonder how long this will take ? Going on 19 months . How bout the rest of you guys , have you heard anything?
Jim M

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Posted by Al on 2/21/2013, 15:38:19, in reply to "AO Claim up-dates"

Hi Jim, Sounds like it is close to fruition for you. I won't congratulate you at this time, since it could be negative. Have lots of those myself. Suffice to say Good Luck on your pending decision. I'm still waiting on JSRRC to respond, before the actions in my remand start taking place. Who knows how long it will take any Govt Agency to take action (wrong or right). Oct 2001 and still wating patiently.
Take Care,
A.L. Utley
Takhli 12/66 - 12/67

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Posted by John Pettijohn on 2/26/2013, 11:33:14, in reply to "AO Claim up-dates"

Hi Jim,

I too have been waiting for 19 months on my claim. The last thing I heard was that they had to send and get records showing that herbicide had been sprayed within a 60 day period. We too are in a wait and see. Forget about ebenits as it now states that I never sent them anything which is totally wrong.

John

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Posted by Jim Montague on 2/26/2013, 15:16:42, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Hi John
E-mailed a inquery to Ro yesterday to see if my claim was out of review yet. they replyed today, your claim is not in review yet ( they lied last time ) other claims are ahead of yours and you have to wait your turn and then the standard bullshit. This really bites it, will keep you guys informed.
Jim M

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Posted by susie on 2/26/2013, 20:24:30, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Dear Jim and All,

it seems that the 60 days may be tied into the VA's claim procedures for all herbicide exposure claims (unless its a Vietnam claim)...

It looks like their procedure manual m21-1mr required them to research U.S. Army and Joint Service Records Research Center before they can properly decide a claim.

Now you can go to the JSRRC and look at the pdf application to request information... and it will tell you that the maximum number of days of research you can request at one time is a 60 day period.

I think for them to conclude a decision on your claim they are only legally required to get that one research done...which can either support your claim or maybe for the 60 days they ordered if they cant find anything it may help them say that there is no evidence to support your claim for exposure... I think that is more important for those who are filing for Post Trauma which must be tied into a certain tragic event that may have caused someone ongoing mental anguish..

its just a guess... but it seems to match..
I wish you all the best on your claim you deserve so much as you all have done so much for us..
susie

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Posted by Keevin Kenyon on 2/27/2013, 11:55:22, in reply to "AO Claim up-dates"

I think we all stand a better chance at getting fair treatment by going thru congress to get presumptive status declared for all vets stationed wherever these herbicides were used. perimeter of bases is a lot of BS. It is a proven scientific fact that the wind doth blow in Thailand. Does anyone agree with me? I know that this has already been tried but we need to try again. the more numbers the better. any suggestions? I am beginning to look to see if there are any other organizations involved in this effort and will let all know if I get any info. I suggest others with spare time do the same.

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Posted by susie on 2/27/2013, 18:43:52, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Dear Keevin,

I'm with you! I wish I wasn't so shy of being on TV.. but you know you can call your local tv station too...

The person who is head of your local Veterans Office let them know that you want some news coverage on how our Veterans claims are being delayed ... and also the fact that they are picking and choosing the herbicide claims they want to award.. which is not fair.. If they send you on any base on which they are using herbicides that are dangerous .. then you all should be awarded...that crap just didn't dissolve into the brush or the ground after being sprayed out .... into the ... YES THE AIR...
THE AIR that you all breathed in!!! Also, how about the fact that most of you had to work around
flooding waters... which Im sure were also contaminated with that poison... It's not fair for those of you who had been to Vietnam and now being questioned since all of your records are playing hide and go seek.. and then denied... that whole entire SEA area needs to be considered and awarded...
sususie

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Posted by Rich on 2/27/2013, 19:59:33, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

"It is a proven scientific fact that the wind doth blow in Thailand"

How true Keevin. I think the us government used this theory to prove that second hand smoke can kill from a distance in the same manor. Nope, I don't think tactical herbicides will obey their man-made rules of open air confinement.

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Posted by Leonard westenberg on 3/4/2013, 6:21:57, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

there has been several bills introduced in congress over the years called agent orange equity acts you can check them out by searching hr812

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Posted by Jim Montague on 3/5/2013, 16:14:42, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Hi Guys
Today i called the claims management office (202)# and explained why I thought my claim had stalled, 19 months gathering dust in ST.Pete. The gentleman agreeded and told me he was contacting that RO to review my claim and to get it a rater. To my complete surprise I got a call at 3;30 today from said RO to inform me that my was claim had just finished review and was handed off to a rater. I was Stunned and still am .That (202) office can do wonders on older claim .
Thank God
Jim m

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Posted by Al on 3/5/2013, 22:30:44, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Hey Jim that sounds great. Am still waiting on the negative answer from JSRRC. How long did you wait for their (JSRRC's) answer? Maybe I should try the 202 number. But of course my appeal is still in the AMC 'delaying' pipeline.
Good For You, Jim.

Al Utley

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Posted by Jim Montague on 3/6/2013, 8:27:50, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Hi Al
I do not belive the (202) # will work for a appeal. The guy at (202) asked is you claim a appeal or nod, sounded like he was goimg to nix me if said yes. But you wouldn't know till you try.
Good Luck
Jim M

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Posted by Jim Montague on 3/14/2013, 15:21:13, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Hi Guys
Just checked e-bennies today , My claim just hit pending decision approval!! I having a hard beliveing that the wait is almost over. That (2020 # is really something. Now have to hope it will not be denied. Claimed AO exposure direct. Now to take a deep breath and wait and see. I know guys have been awarded AO at Takhli in time frame 66-67 for flightline. Getting nervous

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Posted by Mary on 3/15/2013, 6:46:51, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Keeping my fingers crossed for you, Jim. Think good thoughts.

Mary

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Posted by Jim Montague2 on 3/15/2013, 8:53:54, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Thank you Mary
Jim M

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Posted by Tom on 3/16/2013, 12:40:17, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

I was at Takhli Aug 73 to ?May 74 then Korat May 74 Aug 74
I was a OMS flightline Crew chief on F-111's. Would I qualify for AO exposure?
I have lung cancer now.

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Posted by Jim Montague on 3/17/2013, 9:21:20, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Hi Tom
First find yourself a good VSO VFW,american leigon , and DVA any one can help. Read all you can on this site also try VBN There's a lot of info out there on this. But remember you have to make your claim for Direct exposure to all herbicides not just AO. I belive thats the mistake I made.
Jim M

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Posted by Tom on 3/17/2013, 16:42:24, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

THANKS Jim
I'M GOING TO phila VA hospital I'll inquire there if I have time

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Posted by Tom on 3/18/2013, 16:49:06, in reply to "Re: AO Claim up-dates"

Hi Jim and all
I posted Pics of Takhli on
photos.tlc-brotherhood.net
I was unable to post them here.
Tom

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Posted by harry kasavich on 5/30/2013, 12:31:26, in reply to "AO Claim up-dates"

Guys my appeal was in at the beginning 0f 2010.
I went to e-benefits today and it looks like my claim was closed on 05/28/13. I expect I will be
getting a denial letter. I was in Takhli from 1969-1970 worked with the 355th AMS as an airborne electronic warfare tech. Spent a year working on the B66's on the flight line. I think
everyone was exposed because of the dispersal rate
of the chemicals. Initially I sent in an NOD. I will keep everyone posted If I do get the letter.
I think they will deny a lot of appeals just to make their numbers look good. Looks like they are getting a lot of pressure from congress.

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