Health Effects of Vietnam
Just to inform you the hearing on the Health Effects of Vietnam can be viewed on your computer.
You can access the link through the House Veterans Affairs Committee website at:
http://veterans.house.gov/hearings/hearing.aspx?NewsID=571
That is 10:00 AM TODAY
The transcripts will be posted later for those that miss it.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Agent Orange Ups Some Thyroid Risks (GRAVES DISEASE)
BOSTON -- Vietnam veterans who came in contact with Agent Orange are more likely to develop Graves' disease than those who avoided exposure, researchers said here.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AACE/19761
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease where the thyroid is diffusely enlarged (known as goiter) and overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones (a serious metabolic imbalance known as hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis
Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graves'_disease
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AACE/19761
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease where the thyroid is diffusely enlarged (known as goiter) and overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones (a serious metabolic imbalance known as hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis
Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graves'_disease
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Explaining two important bills
H.R. 2254, the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 was introduced on May 5,
2009 by Congressman Bob Filner of California . He is the Chairman of the
US House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill currently has 253
co-sponsors in the House and is "stuck" in the Subcommittee on
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Chairman Filner has never
called hearings on H.R. 2254 and is evasive when asked about when
hearings will be held. A companion bill in the US Senate (S-1939) was
introduced by Senator Susan Gillibrand of New York on October 27, 2009
and has only sixteen Senate co-sponsors. It currently sits in the Senate
Veterans Affairs Committee. Senator Akaka, Chairman of that committee
has not responded to requests for information. And, it was just learned
today, that the Institute of Medicine will hold a day-long hearing on
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans and Agent Orange Exposure on May 3,
2010 in Washington , DC from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
This life-saving bill is designed to extend the presumption of herbicide
(Agent Orange) exposure to US Navy veterans serving offshore.
Informally, we are told that members of the House are hesitant to move
because of its potential cost. It is estimated that approximately
265,000 "blue water" Navy and/or US Marine Corps personnel or their
surviving family members will file claims if these two bills become law.
In 1999, the Royal Australian Department of Veterans Affairs discovered
Agent Orange related cancers among sailors of their Navy who had never
set foot in Vietnam . Australian Sailors were developing cancer at an
even higher rate than those who served on the ground. The Australians
found that the distilling process, used by ships to convert salt water
to potable drinking water, was using contaminated water. That process
actually enhanced the effect of the dioxin producing an Agent Orange
cocktail that was ingested by the sailors through their drinking water.
The American VA has inexplicably rejected the study. Although the
Australians have granted an exposure presumption for over five years,
the Americans continue to deny the claims.
In July of 2009, the prestigious Institute of Medicine (IOM)'s committee
on Agent Orange independently validated the Australian report and
recommended that the exposure presumption be extended to the Navy
veterans. The IOM is required by law to provide recommendations and
scientific support to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA has
rejected the IOM recommendation without adequate explanation.
H. R. 2254 and S-1939 will correct this problem.
2009 by Congressman Bob Filner of California . He is the Chairman of the
US House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill currently has 253
co-sponsors in the House and is "stuck" in the Subcommittee on
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Chairman Filner has never
called hearings on H.R. 2254 and is evasive when asked about when
hearings will be held. A companion bill in the US Senate (S-1939) was
introduced by Senator Susan Gillibrand of New York on October 27, 2009
and has only sixteen Senate co-sponsors. It currently sits in the Senate
Veterans Affairs Committee. Senator Akaka, Chairman of that committee
has not responded to requests for information. And, it was just learned
today, that the Institute of Medicine will hold a day-long hearing on
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans and Agent Orange Exposure on May 3,
2010 in Washington , DC from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
This life-saving bill is designed to extend the presumption of herbicide
(Agent Orange) exposure to US Navy veterans serving offshore.
Informally, we are told that members of the House are hesitant to move
because of its potential cost. It is estimated that approximately
265,000 "blue water" Navy and/or US Marine Corps personnel or their
surviving family members will file claims if these two bills become law.
In 1999, the Royal Australian Department of Veterans Affairs discovered
Agent Orange related cancers among sailors of their Navy who had never
set foot in Vietnam . Australian Sailors were developing cancer at an
even higher rate than those who served on the ground. The Australians
found that the distilling process, used by ships to convert salt water
to potable drinking water, was using contaminated water. That process
actually enhanced the effect of the dioxin producing an Agent Orange
cocktail that was ingested by the sailors through their drinking water.
The American VA has inexplicably rejected the study. Although the
Australians have granted an exposure presumption for over five years,
the Americans continue to deny the claims.
In July of 2009, the prestigious Institute of Medicine (IOM)'s committee
on Agent Orange independently validated the Australian report and
recommended that the exposure presumption be extended to the Navy
veterans. The IOM is required by law to provide recommendations and
scientific support to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA has
rejected the IOM recommendation without adequate explanation.
H. R. 2254 and S-1939 will correct this problem.
Health Effects of the Vietnam War - The Aftermath
Health Effects of the Vietnam War - The Aftermath
Committee Meeting on May 5, 2010
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Place: Cannon House Office Building
Room: 334
Any Vietnam Veterans, Wives, Widows, Caregivers and Advocates that wish to attend can do so.
Those Veterans wishing to attend, please wear your hats that say Vietnam Veteran on it or your unit
Please respond to
www.spouse@bluewaternavy.org
Committee Meeting on May 5, 2010
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Place: Cannon House Office Building
Room: 334
Any Vietnam Veterans, Wives, Widows, Caregivers and Advocates that wish to attend can do so.
Those Veterans wishing to attend, please wear your hats that say Vietnam Veteran on it or your unit
Please respond to
www.spouse@bluewaternavy.org
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act Passed by House
Immediate Action Needed on S. 1963 Take Action!
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act Passed by House
On April 21, 2010, the House of Representatives passed a comprehensive omnibus veterans and caregivers health care bill by a vote of 419-0. DAV and other national veterans service organizations strongly support this legislation. S. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act, will make a profound difference to the well-being, rehabilitation and recovery of veterans across this country, including combat veterans wounded and disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan. Personal caregivers and other family members will also benefit significantly from the new programs that would be authorized by S. 1963. The bill has now been returned to the U.S. Senate for one final vote before being sent to the President.
For full details on the provisions of the bill, please click here: http://www.dav.org/voters/documents/WoundedVeterans.pdf.
Take action! Follow the link below to contact your senators.
http://capwiz.com/usdr/issues/alert/?alertid=14956531&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act Passed by House
On April 21, 2010, the House of Representatives passed a comprehensive omnibus veterans and caregivers health care bill by a vote of 419-0. DAV and other national veterans service organizations strongly support this legislation. S. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act, will make a profound difference to the well-being, rehabilitation and recovery of veterans across this country, including combat veterans wounded and disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan. Personal caregivers and other family members will also benefit significantly from the new programs that would be authorized by S. 1963. The bill has now been returned to the U.S. Senate for one final vote before being sent to the President.
For full details on the provisions of the bill, please click here: http://www.dav.org/voters/documents/WoundedVeterans.pdf.
Take action! Follow the link below to contact your senators.
http://capwiz.com/usdr/issues/alert/?alertid=14956531&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
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