Camp Dodge

Comments: I was at Camp Dodge and Camp Greaves. Did the ambush patrol out in the DMZ a few times in the middle of the night. I'm still waiting for a determination from the VA on my Prostate Cancer. Was with some great people - Paul Clark, Jim Boone, Sgt Barbosa, CW4 Zimmerman, 1Lt Greene. We were from 2/23 Inf (M) Batalion Maintenance

Keywords: Freedom Bridge, Imjim Scout, Ambush Patrol, Camp Dodge

Peripheral Nerve Disease

Comments: I was stationed at Camp Howze 1977 - 1978 with one month at GP 115 and other locations within the DMZ. I now have Peripheral Nerve Disease, one of the symptoms of Agent Orange.

The VA will now cover veterans exposed up till May 975 or the end of the Vietnam War. However, those of us who were on the DMZ in 77 are out of luck at present.

I know in numbers there were few of us that actually worked the DMZ, but somehow we need to get the VA to extend the period of coverage to at least until 1981, which would be a fair scientific time frame for compensation.

If anyone knows how we can do this please contact me.

David Apperson 1/32nd Inf Reg 2nd Div The Frozen Chosen "Buccaneers"

Keywords: Frozen Chosen, Buccaneers, 1/32nd Inf Reg, 2nd Div, DMZ

agent orange in 1961 thru 1965

Comments: I am trying to find out if agent orange was sprayed in Korea between 1961 and 1965. I have been diagnosed with a Brain Tumor and would like to know.

Roger McKinney

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Agent Orange - Prostate Cancer

Comments: Looking for any body that served 1967 thu 1969 with units 2/76 Arty Santa Barbra or 6/80 Arty Pobwanee "Mickey Mouse Corners". Need help with Prostate Cancer Claim.

Keywords: Cancer

Agent Orange Resigister

Comments: TUMORS REMOVED 17 DIFFERENT TIMES, LAST TIME 11, KIDNEY STONES, DETORATION OF BACK, HEARING, HIGH COLESTROL, NERVES, EYE SIGHT, JOINT STRESS, HIGH STRESS LEVEL, PTSD GALLBLADDER, SKIN RASH REDNESS

Keywords: Chief, Hostile Fire Pay eight times on the DMZ in support of the Infantry - 11/72 - 11/73, 4 PAPA 1, COW PASTER, OP OVERSEEING CRAB ISLAND, UP ALONG THE FENCE NORTH OF THE COW PASTURES, BUNKER SOUTH OF IMJIM RIVER, SMELL OF STINT, FREEDOM AND LIBERTY BRIDGES, ST. BARBARA, 82C2O INSTRUMENT OPERATOR, ALWAYS IN THE BUSH

KNOW A LOT MORE THAN OTHERS

Comments: ABOUT AGENT ORANGE, ETC. I WAS IN HQS OF GENERAL WESTMORELAND AND HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE USES OF AGENT ORANGE AGENT BLUE AGENT WHITE PLUS OTHER EXPERIMENTAL AGENTS FROM DOW CHEMICAL IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN. I READ EVERY CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT AND EVERY UNCLASSIFIED DOCUMENT AND EVERY VIETNAMESE MAT (MAT) SECRET KIN (CONFIDENTIAL), UNCLASSIFIED, HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE AND MORE.....A LOT THAT HAS NEVER BEEN DISCUSSED. I WAS THERE. I ANSWERED ALL LETTERS ABOUT THE AGENTS TO ALL PEOPLE OF THE WORLD. THE TRUE STORY OF AGENT ORANGE HAS YET TO BE TOLD. HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS USE IN ALL FOUR CORPS.

Keywords: REFERENCE: AGENT ORANGE IN VIETNAM

Agent Orage far wider use then reported

Comments: I wish I could share so much more, but really I can testifiy as I have to others including the Korean Herald when the Korean Government finally declassified and embarrased the US government about the use of AO so the Korean Soldiers could finally get some help. But it took still 2 or 3 more years for our government to finally recognize anyone or admit for our men it's use. The travisity of this still is that our government continues to lie, decieve, limit the actual use and spread of AO thru many parts of Korea. Please read my letter just written to another vet here for his question, glad to try to share whatever I can, it took me the loss of millions of dollars, health of myself and children, frustration and bankruptcy to finally get the admittance from the VA of my combat service as well as exposure to AO. Best wishes, Sincerley, Larry Anderson

Dear Paul, have we corresponded? Just looking here and saw your message. Answer is simple, Yes, Yes and Yes. I was a combat medic with extended duties and assignments, out of I-Corp, Camp Stanley, assigned TDY for much of my duty to Camp Mercer just south of Kimpo Air Base, south of Seoul. As part of my duties there I tried to care for every concern of my men. We were being over run with rats and mice, lice, etc. so I called in the Sanitation Engineers from Seoul, knew Col Bruger, Surgeon General so was able to get lots of things done. During the Spring thru summer of 1968 I was delivered, handled and sprayed AO all over our camp, all around our buildings, latrines, quanset huts, mess hall, etc. several times. I was also assigned various times to go with units along the DMZ and other places where I had no idea where we were. AO was widely, much more then reported, used. Also yes, it is embedded into clothes, dirt, plant, etc. and residual to that even after spraying it can contaminate. I was also there in Korea along the DMZ in 1977-78 and worked as special assignment for the commanding general of the 2nd Div IG team. I was given orders, probably general orders to all units as well, to remove all remaining supplies of Dioxin from warehoues through out all the 2nd Division. So we know it was present at least if not used even as late as 1977. After over 30 years of fighting I did go to Korea and testified for the Korean Herald and finally was granted recognition for my combat service and for exposure to Agent Orange. I have many problems, skin, heart, infections, irritable bowl, etc. and have a son with Spina Bifida and also a son with severe seizures. AO was only so far credited with Spina Bifida so my son now can get help under that program. Best wishes, Larry Anderson

Keywords: Combat Medic, Special Assingment TDY several units, mainly 547th Engineers

Korean DMZ Agent Orange

Comments: I was station in Korea, Supply Point 51 for 13 months. I realize this was south of the DMZ but I do have many of the symptoms associated with agent orange. I did have many trips to the DMZ but not on the line itself. I visted many Quonson Huts and handled many pieces of equipment during that time frame. Is is possible that I could have been exposed to any such agent. I have been ill for many years and do receive any compensation for this. Have any of you heard of such a thing. Anyone that remembers SP 51 shoot me an email Paul Deering

Keywords: Supply Point 51, Korea 1972 - 1973

Agent Orange and other Toxins

Comments: We are working with a lot of our men and ladies who are not getting the benifits they deserve.I am interested in hearing from personnel who are having trouble with the VA in getting their claims approved. Maybe together we can make a dent. Bill kenney hawkvets@gmail.com

Keywords: Agent orange or other toxins. Problems with claims.

DMS 69-70 CO B 1ST 31 ST AO INQUIRY

Comments: trying to find any one who served with me and might have been exposed to ao,

Keywords: camy casey gp turner

Agent Orange

Comments: I can recall pesticides and herbicides being sprayed around the compounds and also on the DMZ.On patrol or on post on the Dmz you could taste the agents,whether or not they were agent orange?How would we know?I can't quite figure how the vets from 68-69 have claims and the rest of the soldiers from the 60's don't.I'm working on filing a claim for several ailments such as Hypertension and Type 2 diabetes.If it goes thru I'll let you know.If not I will contact Congressman John Murtha who heads up the arm services committe.

Keywords: Moons Mullen served on the DMZ in Korea from May66-June 67.I was in the 1/23 Inf.3rd. Brigade 2nd Inf. Division for my first 7 months and the last 6 months I drove for the Brigade commander Colonel Jones

6th of the 44th Hawk Missle Battalion Hdqtrs.

Comments: the tac site and surrounding area was completely denuded of vegetation. I was diagnosed with Prostate CA at 49yo. I believe I was exposed to Agent Orange. Is there anyone else out there from this unit with problems? I submitted a claim and was denied.

Keywords: stationed at battalion headquarters overlooking Mig Valley, a small outpost called Kwangchon (spelling?)

exposed to agent orange

Comments: I was stationed in the K6 area of korea thru 5/1967-8/1968 and was sent on tdy up Ascom where I was pulled in a hooch and was inform that we needed to wear our gas mask due to alerts of chemicals being dropped. At that time I was not aware of agent orange beening sprayed. i can't remember who it was that pulled me in the hooch but who ever it was may remember the incident please write me you may be the one person that can help. Or if any one from H&HC remeber my name you can verify my status over there, no info was ever recorded.

Keywords: specialist Morton specialist Liber staff sargent Thomas and col. Mcgruder K6 specialist Brown

Comments: my reason for contacting you, is my husband served two years in korea. and there was agent orange there.he served from 1955 untill 1957. he died three years ago from a rare form of lung cancer. i am inclined too believe that it was from breathing the agent orange.

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Information on possible agent orange contact

Comments: would like to know if I had agent orange contact while on the DMZ. Also I would like to know how to get the imjim scout patch and medal and the ribbons for my unit so that I can put them in a shadow box any help would be welcomed thank you

Keywords: Camp Wilbur Blue Lancer Valley

SUPPORT PERSONNEL & AGENT ORANGE

Comments: I am looking to hear from support personnel in South Korea who have nedical issues from their service. If you served in South Korea and did not have a Inf MOS then the VA treats you as you were never there. The VA will give an AGENT ORANGE REGISTRY EXAMINATION if you were there certain years even tho the toxin has a half shelf life of a hundred years. Help your brothers and yourself. We need the information. Those from 1967-1970 have a right for the AGENT ORANGE REGISTRY EXAMINATION but we need to expand that for more of our personnel.If you were assigned to task outside of your MOS then it is extremly inportant to hear from you. Please help your brothers. Bill Kenney hawkvets@gmail.com

Keywords: Support personnel in South Korea

AGENT ORANGE UIJONGBU JUN 72-76

Comments: Almost 20 yrs out of the US Army and I finally am on my search to prove we were exposed to Agent Orange in Korea.We served our country, and no matter what area a soldier was assigned, the duty was done to the fullness of capabilities. Koreans are still experiencing military toxin waste per various articles I have read. I have type-2 diabetes, HTN, quad bypass less than a year ago, lower extremities problems,sleep apea, eyesight/hearing lost. I still work for our country through a contract with DoD. I just would like myself and others to be represented and assisted. Yes, it will take away the millions/billions of dollars that seem to be going to other places. Has a soldier been forgotten? Yes Can it be fixed? Yes All I need is soldiers/civilians who were at Camp Essayons and surrounding areas to confirm it before I submit my review for additional VA disability. (I have a whole 10% right now). Anyone? Thanks to all of you who have and will continue the "fight."

Keywords: Gun Section, B Battery, D Battery, DMZ zone,Uijongbu, Camp Essayons, Korea

dmz, joint security area

Comments: my husband, joe mast was a guard on DMZ dec 69-Feb 71. he developed soft tissue sarcoma in 2003 and died in 2008. his camp was camp boniface, it was once called camp kitty hawk. joe applied for disability twice before he died and i am trying for benefits as his widow. VA denied him and will most likely deny me. before joe died, he received an email from jimanddebbie1@verizon.net. that email is not working now. he said he was at JSA in 1973 and the camp well was shut down. does anyone remember that? maybe the well was closed as it had dioxin in it. also, i need a map of the camp that shows where the water supplies are in relation to the spraying site, the DMZ. i believe after spraying stopped in july 69, the ground water remained toxic and the soldiers injested that toxin. i need to prove exposure to the VA in order to win my claim. i will appreciate anyones help. my email is tmast76@yahoo.com

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AO at Camp Pelham

Comments: Does anybody know if AO was used at Camp Pelham or at 4p1 Firing Base during 76 - 77 ?

Keywords: C-Battery, 4P1, DMZ, Russell T, Phil Hartman,

Agent Orange in Korea

Comments: I was exposed to agent Orange while serving with the US Army on the DMZ for at least one full year. I now have exteam pain and suffer from an unknown skin disorder. I do have several other related medical issues.

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Units exposed to A

Comments: This came from two websites, and gives the units presumptive for exposure, and a second website adds some support units, including 2d and 7th arty. Military Units Eligible (April 1968 to July 1969)Elements of four combat brigades of the 2nd Infantry Division:72nd Armor1st and 2nd battalions 7th Cavalry: 4th Battalion 9th Infantry 1st and 2nd battalions 23rd Infantry 1st, 2nd and 3rd battalions 38th Infantry 1st and 2nd battalions 3rd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division:73rd Armor: 1st Battalion 10th Cavalry: 2nd Battalion 17th Infantry 1st and 2nd battalions32nd Infantry: 3rd Battalion Herbicide-Associated Health Conditions Presumptively Recognized Chloracne (must occur within one year of exposure to Agent Orange)Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Soft tissue sarcoma (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma or mesothelioma) Hodgkin's disease Porphyria cutanea tarda (must occur within one year of exposure)Multiple myeloma Respiratory cancers, including cancers of the lung, larynx, trachea and bronchusProstate cancerAcute and subacute transient peripheral neuropathy (must occur within one year of exposure and resolve within two years of date of onset)Chronic lymphocytic leukemiaSpina bifida (except spina bifida occulta) is a condition recognized in children of some Korea DMZ vets The following info from another webstie adds field artillery to the list of presumptive, and I know the VA now considers 2nd Div. Arty, as I have been approved for VA disability compensation based on my Type II diabetes. This week I was told beaVA rep. that my disability, 20% will change (go up) due to my need for Insulin. 3. Field Artillery, Signal and Engineer troops were supplied as support personnel as required. The estimated number of exposed personnel is 12,056. Unlike Viet Nam, exposure to Agent Orange is not presumed for veterans who served in Korea. Claims for compensation for disabilities resulting from Agent Orange exposure from veterans who served in Korea during this period will be developed for evidence of exposure. If the veteran was exposed the presumptive conditions found for Agent Orange exposure apply. www.vba.va.gov/ro/south/spete/news/notes/0304/2.htmAgent Orange Compensation [Non-Vietnam]: Until recently, the VA would grant compensation to veterans exposed to Agent Orange (AO) outside of Vietnam only if the claimant proved exposure to AO and provided a medical connection between the current disease and that exposure. VA is making an effort to equalize the treatment of all veterans exposed to AO. They recently announced that if exposure outside of Vietnam were proven, and the veteran had one of the ten diseases presumed by law to be related to exposure to AO, the medical connection would be presumed and the claim granted unless there were other disqualifying factors. This was noted in comments on the final rule adding diabetes to the list of ýAO diseasesý in 38 C.F.R. ý 3.309(e), at 66 Federal Register, page 23, 166 (May 8, 2001). In addition, any veteran concerned about exposure to AO during use, manufacture, testing or transport outside of Vietnam, may be given an AO physical by the VA and added to the Agent Orange Registry (VHA Directive 2000-027).The only real issue is proving exposure. All persons who served in Vietnam are presumed to have been exposed. The VA is determining whether Department of Defense information is sufficient to add some non-Vietnam units to the presumptive exposure list, but none have been added as of June 2001. The following areas outside of Vietnam have been confirmed as places where AO was used: 1. The Korean demilitarized zone in 1968 and 1969 (extensive spraying).

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Agent Orange in Korea!

Comments: I am a disabled Vet from the Korean Peninsula. I have diabetes and parental neuropathy of the feet also high blood pressure, spinal stenitas, ringing in the ears, plus a few other ailments. I spent approx. 8 years in Korea. from 1975 through 1987. My unit operated the four major radar sites on the DMZ. I believe that some of the condition that I have are due to Agent Orange. I was just turned down for a claim on diabetes and parentail neuropathy of the feet on April 13 2009 due to VA saying I did not serve in Viet Nam, I wonder what they were thinking, I told them I did not serve in Viet Nam. But due to the rules I had to spend at least 1 minute in Viet Nam to be awarded a disability. I was stationed at Camp Stanley in Uijongbu where all the Field Artilley was stationed. We rotated to the radar sites for two to three weeks at a time. I know AO was sprayed on the DMZ and the life of AO is approx 100 years so why is the VA and the United States trying to cover all this up? Any answer would be great so that I can appeal this decision. Thanks.

Keywords: Radar Sites 4, 11, 12, 13 on the DMZ

Agent Orange

Comments: My Dad Oras Bailey was in the Korean War. He often remarked about Agent Orange being used a lot in Korea. He had battled prostate cancer with success, then in Dec.2008, after a very brief hospital stay , Dr's found colon cancer and liver cancer. He lived 2 days after surgery, where Dr's said his kidneys failed, & his liver was engulfed in cancer. All 3 places of cancer were differnt types. Just wondering if Agent Orange might have played a part in his canceer.

Keywords: Couragous Marine 5th reg. , 1st div, 3rd Batt. of Korean War.

oranged?

Comments: i dig out lumps, maybe soft tissue sarcoma? the v.a. has given me three v.d. tests because of them, but won't enter for lumps in my record, my son has sore joints, and my grandsons have health problems. it looks like the government is killing us off by generations. as an engineer outfit we got to play in the dirt where the agents were fresh sprayed, along with living with the rodenticides and insecticides.

Keywords: crain, bunkers, roads, bridges