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My name is Christina and I have read some of the ezboards in here, and I must say that I'm quite impressed with the answers that people have been receiving. I have a few questions of my own, but first...

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JOHN, THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE TO MY QUESTION. I WAS IN VIETNAM IN 1968 - 1969. I AM SURE I WAS EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE DURING THAT TIME. I FILED A CLAIM FOR AGENT ORANGE ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO....

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Firstrun, I recommend you get yourself a Representative. Assign POA to a VSO and left them do this stuff for you. (Save your voice ). Seriously, there is a need for you to have someone riding herd on...

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THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION. I WENT TO THE DAV AND THEY SAID BASICALLY THE SAME THING AS YOU DID, THIS CLAIM IS A "SLAM DUNK". HE THOUGHT IT WAS REDICULOUS THAT THE CLAIM WAS SENT TO NEW YORK AND...

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FIRSTRUN: Sure hope your wife doesn't read this forum! I think you owe her a night on the town for that comment! MOM ***************** "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent...

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I am totally confused. The last time I heard, there isn't a cure for cancer.... How can the medical board deem a person "cured" just by the removal of an organ when there is NO CURE. These Veterans...

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It's been awhile for me to respond to all the help that you have given to me, but I would like to give you another update. I completed my chemotherapy in June, having good results halfway through,...

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christina, Thanks for the update. I have gotten all of my appts at the Little Rock VA in less than 30 days. Pop

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I'm glad to here good news on that! I hope I will have as much luck as you! Thanks! Christina

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Christina, Good hearing from you. Keep up the fight, that's about all I can at this point. The VA should put you on a priority list for treatment as your prima fascia condition is of such a serious...

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Christina, A big hug and prayers your way! We all are here for you. Fight on!

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Hello All, I hope that you don't think that I had gone away! I just wanted to post a HUGE THANK-YOU TO ALL OF YOU! I think that this is the best place to get any information. I'm so glad to be part of...

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Christina -- so good to hear you are in remission. If you were younger than 40 when diagnosed (I'm assuming yes), a good support system for me has been Young Survivor's Coalition (www.ysc.org). I...

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Hi, I'm new to this forum. I am a disabled veteran rated at 70%, I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, in 2007 while still on active duty, I had a lymphoma removed, this procedure was rated as...

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Service connected loss of 25% or more of the breast tissue (one or both breasts combined) warrants a statutory 'k' award, which currently pays about $100 monthly. This award is in addition to the...

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Thank you for your quick response and I will keep you posted.Also keep me in your prayers.

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Is that $100 an addition to the SMC?

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SMC (a "k" award for loss or loss of use of an organ or body part) pays $96 in addition to the amount due based on the percentage of disability for the organ or body part. For example if you have had...

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Well thank you and I really appreciate all your helpful information.The breast cancer is service related and I've only been out of service a year.

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You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was diagnosed in Jun 2005 with breast cancer while I was on terminal leave at the age of 39. I had my retirement orders rescinded and remained on active duty...

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