Its better than them walking away and not even recognizing you. I just wonder how many of us boots on decks guys are going to be dying off before the VA and congress realize that we are due for our agent orange exposure also. Vietnam veterans are dying at the rate of 390 deaths each day. RAa Regular Army, those that enlisted with some draftees, When I returned in Look upon myself as a well Nice Web. I have met many men who were spat upon. A half century after serving in Vietnam, hundreds of veterans have a new reason to believe they may be dying from a silent bullet test results show some men may have been infected by a. Mike. Likely 15 to 20 percent of the total who served after the buildup in 1965 were born before the end of World War II. The federal agency sent its sympathies but no money. Do you have any statistics on how many of the so called BWN vets are coming down with AO related presumptive diseases. It got too overwhelming for me, there were so MANY. All Rights Reserved. CIB air medalan dall that. M c Clurg, Ernest H. Some of it came from a VFW Post. I have been attending my unit Reunions since 1990, and at least 40 % of our Unit is deceased. I am 70 and suffer from several health problems with a10% disability; all I believe attributed to my service in Vietnam or the Gulf War. December 21, 1953 Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S. Thanks for all your help for the vets. 390 deaths Considering the kind of information available about the death rate of WWII and Korean War Veterans, publicized information indicates that in the last 14 years Vietnam veterans are dying at the rate of 390 deaths each day. Why are Vietnam War veterans so crazy? How old would the youngest Vietnam vet be now? The Vietnam veterans, we couldnt believe it. E-5Sent to W. Germany Nov 1966-Sept.67 ,Volunteered for Vietnam Nov. 1967-Sept 1968 9th Inf. god bless america,and our veterans. civilian world and create a new life for ourselves. What happens if you eat too many brussel sprouts? I am a Nam Vet with Ischemic Heart Disease (ISD),an illnessfinally acknowledged that was caused by AO in Oct 2009 by VA Secretary Shineski. We flew to Okinawa, and during the flight on Flying Tiger airlines from Okinawa one of the four engines stopped, we had to make a emergency landing back at Okinawa. Im sure the Agent Orange was the cause of most health issues. What is a combat vet? Vietnam Veteran population estimate is: 1,002,511. Have you tried to apply? 24 Too, it provides an excuse for missing the aforementioned date required by law. I have written letters for soldiers I personally witnessed in combat situations and almost all were evaluated and received long over-due compensation. At this rate there will be only a few of us alive in 2015. i got sent to viet nam in the spring of 71 and came back in the spring of 72. my mos was 82c20, surveyor. Mike, Anyone can use no. "But until further research, a recommendation cannot be made either way.". I know a man who is 86 years old,from Nogales, and was at ground zero at Hiroshima in a grave identification unit, who just filed a claim last year. Meanwhile, all my friends were crying that they didnt even have money for transportation.cool news However the main reason for me using an AION kinah guide was to get the millions I needed to buy the best PvP gear at the brokers. We read this article at our last meeting thanks again. i forgot to mention in my above comment,that i was in the first infantry division,(the big red one),charlie company,2nd battalion,16th infantry regiment,rangers,in vietnam. second tour. None of that, he says, prepared me for the reception at home upon our return.. Everything else is pure bullshit..1969-1970 GRUNT 11 bravo in the jungle..and damn PROUD of itSCREW ALL THE FAKERSNO MAN ENOUGH TO BE TRUE. At a time when I was paying $300 a credit, my entire educational benefit was $126. And when it came to finding a job, he was met with thinly veiled disgust and discrimination from law firms upon learning he was a Vietnam infantry veteran. Millions served in Vietnam. Who was the youngest American soldier killed in Vietnam? And yet our government which is one of the best in the world scares the crap out of me. How did American soldiers treat the Vietnamese? Peter Langenus, today the Commander of VFW Post 653 in New Canaan, Connecticut, commanded Delta Company, 3rd Battalion/7th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade from 1969-70. And instead of getting return peace fingers, I got the middle finger.. I just got my crystal ball back from the shop. Strapped to a gurney in a retrofitted bus, Wowwk and other wounded servicemen felt excitement at being back on American soil. The Vietnamese did not take the invasion very well and did all in their might to protect themselves against the advancing American forces. Mike. best regards. Mike: Thanks for the unexpected note. Mike: Served in the 5th SFGA 4th ID, and E/20th Inf from 69-71; went from E1 to E6 all in the 11B series. Required fields are marked *. Cheers. Ages range from 97 to 55 years old (born between 1918 and 1960). No one can do a C & P exam in that short of time. Reading Shineskis October news release, which promised a fast track response to those who suffered from ISD, I immediately re-filed with VA. A few days later VA issued a bulletin essentially saying, Whoa, the approvals would be delayed until sometime in summer 2010 because it had to be published with the Federal government.. Hope to have it out this year if I get the bucks together. so in 2190 days.from today, lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive. got rocketed big time because it was the start of the TET offensive. ) Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you. Was an 11B grunt with the First Air Cav (C1/7) in 71/72. Though rarely found in Americans, the parasites infect an estimated 25 million people worldwide, mostly in Asia. Commissioned in 1980 as a Behavioral Science Officer and went from 0-1 to 0-6 until I retired in 2005. Born: 01/29/1945. Bill Ray/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images, The Vietnam War claimed the lives of more than 58,000 American service members and wounded more than 150,000. when i arrived at my unit, 2/11th acr, how battery, a scruffy looking latino guy who happened to be back in the rear, convinced me, i needed to volunteer to go out to e-troop, in his stead, (hed already been out there 6 mo. Before I married my loving wife, I told her of some of my experiences, but not all of them showed her all themedicine Do you have the form to apply? This is a question as I have not been able to find the source of 13M+ falsely claiming to be RVN vets. And before we ate our food they came from the beach and were to be sprayed along with everything else that the VA is making this presumption for having boots on the ground for even one minute. Last name: The program is for federal, state and local communities, Veterans' organizations and other nongovernmental organizations. The ages of those who served in Vietnam varied anywhere from 55 to 97 years old. This is around 9.7 percent of the generation at the time. Part of the reason was economic. So, lets say there were not more, just, alot. It is still tragic. There is only ONE KIND OF VIET NAM VET,,ONE WHO WAS THERE. Twice a week we compile our most fascinating features and deliver them straight to you. It would take nearly 20 years after the end of the war for America to get right with its Vietnam veterans. My husband is former Marine (in Vietnam 1966-67) and diagnosed with Parkinsons, diabetes, etc. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? It is anticipated that the overall number of veterans would fall from 19.5 million in the year 2020 to 13.6 million in the year 2048. One last ramble. "Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veteran's age approximated to be 54 years old." Tell them you want to request a CIB. I am rated 100% disabled and damn happy to be privileged and capable of pushing out this small Blog. Welcome Home John. Names were called, Vets were spit on, along with not being respected by our own did happen. So my main man at the DAV said were not going to appeal. In case you havent been paying attention these past few decades after you Their is a ton of it online everywhere. Starting to live with zest at 60 aint so bad. Still listen to 1960s rocknroll and those songs take me back to the Mekong Delta Often, just being in the TAOR, tactical area of responsibility will qualify you for a CIB? Although I have to plan most everything I do so as to avoid the things that still bother me..-I started looking up my VN buddies a few years ago,, so far Ive located 10 men that was in my CompanyTalk to them on a regular basis.Bad part is that out of the 10 men 7 of us have major mental and physical problems. I am ex medic one-oh-worst airborne div. Neither of us has since flown again. How many Flowers do you need for each level in June's journey? By June, Wowwk had been wounded twicethe second time seriouslyand was sent back to the United States for treatment at Bostons Chelsea Naval Hospital. Using that same time frame the number of Blue Water Navy . Vietnam for two tours. My girl friend thought I lost it. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Thus, a follow-up mo. Pretty hard to quantify those one car accidents at 2am, from the smell of diesel. Answer (1 of 7): You're in luck. Food for thought. No way of accounting for the incidence of this from 1972-85. VA said not related to Agent Orange. I have heard to many times of other shipmates getting ischemic heart disease or diabetes I for one had a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery but no boots on the ground. statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. There is a certaincourage and loyalty that transends the injustice rendered to these men and as long as America has men like this it will always be free. Many soldiers and Marines with support MOSs have received the CIB and CAR. Jaundice, itchy skin, weight loss and other symptoms appear only when the disease is in its final stages. If it is any comfort, one of my VVA pals reminds me that VVA only has a total of about 45,000 members nation wide, so it represents and very small part of all who served. What a joke. Fact: Assuming KIAs accurately represented age groups serving in Vietnam, the average age of an infantryman (MOS 11B) serving in Vietnam to be 19 years old is a myth, it is actually 22. The VA study, along with a call by Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York for broader research into liver flukes and cancer-stricken veterans, began after The Associated Press raised the issue in a story last year. Im 66 years old, going in to the hospital for the 4th time for more stents. Call me Pete. I may have some choice words to express as well. EM Club after that, I never saw Walker again. http://501medmen.bizhosting.com The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on November 10 . Of course we have to consider how long it will take them to contract and automate the system. Found your article after reading so many obits lately where the guy was a Vietnam vet and wondering. Check out the VA web-site and your local Vet Center. So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by 2025. that stuff got into everything -even breathing it in did a # on everyone that is how the guys in the navy got it. Heres the rub. Why are my bok choy leaves turning yellow? Ive been trying for 17 years now. in only 6-10 years.. *STATISTICS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN UNIFORM AND IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS: * It may precede a counter-appeal. This article highlights the eligibility criteria and important information for filing a claim for benefits. Especially if you are happily married. So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by Required fields are marked *. The figure that floats around alot and that Vet Centers sometimes mention is about 111,ooo from 1973 to 1997. It has been a great experience. Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation benefits because of exposure to Agent Orange. Age: 84. And I believe the qualifier thereis that many were claiming to be combatvets when in reality the ratio of logistics to grunts was about 9:1 therefore the large number suggested was true Vietnam Veterans, just not combat vets. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. You dont have parades for soldiers coming home from a war they lost.. I would like to see the source for this estimate that there are only 850,000 Vietnam Veterans still alive. the word from the rear was we werent authorized cib. According to the DVA 490,135 in country Vietnam Veterans died during the years 2000-2007 and that translates to approximately192 per day. I hope it will cause your readers to write the Secretary and emphasize their concern about the unfortunate treatment of our Vietnam Veterans. As for suicides, this is mostly a myth seconday to a VA study in the 1970s that included all Vietnam eta veterans. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. I received a memo from the Virginia VA dated March 9, 2010 stating that although VA was required to publish the new regulation by March 12, 2010 (in accordance with the Agent Orange Act of 1991 stipulating timeframes for action), VA would be unable to meet that date. Alcohol induced psychosis and death from toxicity is not suicide, or is it? 1 just disappeared, and then theres me. Abit more images would be nice. I came back from nam in January of 70.Got out September remember being called a baby killer,monster etc ,was not spit on ,but had I been would have given back a proper response.When I came back was wearing my medals and CIB etc. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. No more mr. Nice Guy. that 6 months after I left everybody rotated back to the states, say reminds me of I took her to Punchbowl and then she understood. We can only pray that the current generation of young men and women who are the current targets of a cottage-industry of professionals who thrive on making them all impaired will fare better than we did. Median age is 68 years. I remember tet that was no picnic for rear echelon, and being in a chopper,those m60s werent there for show. He graduated from Notre Dame prior to being commissioned, and after his service returned to law school to cash in his educational benefits. In the United States 17-year-olds may join the armed forces with the written agreement of parents. Did you know that is the day Ho Chi Minh died? Of the 2.6 million, between 1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were at least fairly regularly exposed to enemy attack. Now I find the same scenario occurring with this AO fiasco. We returned home to an uncertain future with no skills needed in the civilian world, we would make our way the best we could in this After reading your article, were lucky to have him. About 30 percent of Vietnam vets have had PTSD in their lifetime, the highest rate among veteran groups from all eras, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' National Center for PTSD. But what are you doing in addition to saying thank you?. Somethings Ill never do: The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that there are roughly 7.2 million living veterans in the world today. my email is, micpatrickbrewer@gmail.com., mike: fact is, my factory closed last summer, so i went and applied for some va disabilty, to help until i get fully retired. Fort Hood, Texas another armpit and volunteeredfor a second tour. Scientific Wild Ass Guess. We met at the replacement battlalion hearing our names at roll call, couldnt believe we were meeting again I left the Corps in 1970 and went to work as a Police Officer in a large southern city. If true, 390 VN vets die a day so in 2,190 days from today, Pu u Owaina in Hawaiian. When I first went to Vietnam in Nov. 1967 about 90% of the unit were made up of Burkett is the author of Stolen Valor: How the Vietnam Generation Was Robbed of its Heroes and its History, which was published in 1998 and received widespread acclaim. I found out later that most of the men who enlisted for 4 years volunteeredfor The official VA figures for surviving vets of the Viet Nam era show 81% to still be around; the percentage for those who served in Viet Nam is slightly lower, due first to the fact that 58,000 died there. Im a member of the Vietnam Veterans of American. It was after returning to the U.S. and while en route to the hospital that Wowwk first encountered hostility as a veteran. where did this nunber come from, the people I am dealing with look closely at source material and I would really like to use this. OK I found the source and and researching this more. Where is the museum and website referred to as the source of the figure 850,000 living Vietnam veterans? Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? I am slowly dying from AO and my country has once again tried to spit on me. Thank you. Born: 08/27/1943. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among VietnamWar veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. 7,484 women (6,250 or 83.5% were nurses) served in Vietnam. Three weeks ago I suffered by 4th stroke, each attributed to ISD. More than nine million Americans served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. This study was limited by the relatively short follow-up and the young age of the veterans. If true, 390 VN vets die a day. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! I may be crazy but Im not stupid. Discounting senior officers, there must be many Vietnam veteran who have died past the age of 70. Wished I knew who implanted it. It can take decades for symptoms to appear. Im a former member of the 173rd Abn Bde-First (Army) in VNam from The Rock Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? This isnt good news for us in country vets. I came home in 69, my hair fell our,got big pustuals on my back, and skin problems immediately.