SGT Patrick Clark8114046<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a Vietnam veteran (1967-1968) who was exposed to Agent Orange while on operation along the Cambodian border. I have previously been diagnosed with MGUS by the VA which is now presumed to have been caused by duty in Vietnam. Yet my PACH (sp) Act claim has been denied as not combat related. Is this denial correct?PACH Act claim denial?2023-02-02T10:21:06-05:00SGT Patrick Clark8114046<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a Vietnam veteran (1967-1968) who was exposed to Agent Orange while on operation along the Cambodian border. I have previously been diagnosed with MGUS by the VA which is now presumed to have been caused by duty in Vietnam. Yet my PACH (sp) Act claim has been denied as not combat related. Is this denial correct?PACH Act claim denial?2023-02-02T10:21:06-05:002023-02-02T10:21:06-05:00SP5 Peter Keane8114316<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Combat has nothing to do with exposure to Agent Orange. You must be misinterpreting the denial.Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Feb 2 at 2023 1:42 PM2023-02-02T13:42:51-05:002023-02-02T13:42:51-05:00CSM Darieus ZaGara8114348<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Take your denial to the DAV for support and further guidance.Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 2 at 2023 1:58 PM2023-02-02T13:58:22-05:002023-02-02T13:58:22-05:00Sgt Private RallyPoint Member8119368<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are not doing so, have a Veteran Service Officer, VVA, DAV, or VFW help with your claim. Combat has nothing to do with Agent Orange exposure. <br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/agent-orange/#am-i-eligible-for-va-disabilit">https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/agent-orange/#am-i-eligible-for-va-disabilit</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2023 12:05 PM2023-02-05T12:05:26-05:002023-02-05T12:05:26-05:002023-02-02T10:21:06-05:00