Posted on Apr 19, 2022
SSgt Mathew Cummings
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Looking for feedback from these Vets(Agent Orange, Gulf War, Burn Pits, Atomic Vets, etc.), I am having problems with the set up of the filling portions. Looking to see if ya'll filed or are going to file. If you haven't, why not? Do not share any PII please

publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/benefits/registry-exam.asp
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SSG William Jones
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SSgt Mathew Cummings Sgt (Join to see) SFC Casey O'Mally PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln
I filed in January of 2018 and was flat-out rejected out of hand!!! I was basically made out to be a liar and that I had never deployed to the Gulf War. I replied (see excerpt as attached) and never heard diddly-squat from them after my reply. I have thought that I would take this to a D.A.V. Service Officer or to a V.A. counterpart,, but I have just about abandoned the whole thing.
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SSG William Jones
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SSgt Mathew Cummings
Thank you very much. I will take up this fight once again and hope for a rational person to review my situation. I'll keep you posted...
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SSgt Mathew Cummings
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SSG William Jones keep the fight. If you need more info, reach out.
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SSG William Jones
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SSgt Mathew Cummings
Solid copy, brother.
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Sgt Bob Leonard
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Also, save any and all emails, documents, letters, any communication with the VA you have sent or received that has a date on it. When they do finally grant you benefits, they should be retroactive to the date you first requested them.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
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I put my name on the burn pit registry. I have not felt the need to do more. But, I am already at 100%, and all of my known issues are both covered and rated.
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SSgt Mathew Cummings
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I am acting on the presumption that this will develop into more presumptive from tracking the information. But I believe that's best case scenario. Thanks for commenting.
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I have had severe sinus problems since around 1993/4. I plan to file but, haven't yet. Only out of pure laziness on my part.
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SSgt Mathew Cummings
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Well... I highly suggest making a claim and getting registered. You may be surprised what other things are tied to this. At least under the presumptives so far. Thanks for commenting.
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SSgt Mathew Cummings - I'm on the registry, I just haven't filed.
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SFC Jimmy Arocho
SFC Jimmy Arocho
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Hello SFC Moysard, the VA has developed the presumptive conditions related to particulate matter: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/index.asp
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