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10 years with DISH

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dana69590
dana69590

I am 72 years old, live in Maine and have had DISH for a little over 10 years. Doing some research on the disease I found one of the causes could be environmental. I applied for  disability comp from the VA and was denied as the disease is not service connected. I am trying to determine how many veterans have DISH, and were exposed to herbicides (agent orange), Insecticides, pesticides  or were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC and may have been exposed to contaminated water (1953 to 1987). If you are a veteran and have been exposed to these possible environmental causes kindly contact me.    

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure dana69590

    Posted

    IN many cases you need a attorney who specializes in VA claims. Sounds like you too were involved in the Vietnam erra war. Exposure to many toxic chemicals. Then you need to get your all your records together to prove its during war time exposure. 

     

    • dana69590
      dana69590 hope4cure

      Posted

      Already done. Get some disability. Trying to determine any connection between chemical exposure and DISH / Forestiers disease.
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