Yes,the va is slow to recognize this type of radiation. I have been fighting this for some time. I have a heart condition, and I also have spine and leg problems that has buffaloed some Drs. My suggestion is to. First cont,act a senator or represents everything , the meaner the better,the tell them your story, and ask to see va rep usually at the American legion or vfw. Submit your claim and wait. If it is denied, which is usually the case, then go back to the Sen or rep, and appeal.

My name is William Kenney I served in South Korea in 1967-1968 with Battery A 2nd Battalion (HAWK)71st Arty, 38 Air Defense Artillery. My CWO would receive calls from the chemical cor. that they were coming to spray our adman. and TAC site. When they arrived I was required to draw a weapon and ride security on the truck. All our personal were told to stay indoors. Now the government states that it all never happened. I know where I was and what I had to do. Still fighting for my benefits. I know for a fact that ALL Air Defense Artillery units were sprayed.

I severed 1st MAW 1st LAAM Bn C Battery Hill 327 Viet Nam. I can not have children. My sperm count is very low. Would this be a symptom of radar exposure?

Matt

ive been to va many times for neack back and whole body stiff
they say its all in my head .
and ulcers
they say being aroud raidars would not cause that .
and also woundering that crap we put on the ground to kill the
grass no our site ?

Hi, how do I get on this registry? I served in 2 ADA units. (Fort Lewis, WA/Korea & Fort Riley, Kansas (1980-1984) and have health issues.

I served with or was attached to an ADA unit in Germany and I do not know how many times that myself and other 11Bravos would be in front of the radar when it was on in the field and we were NEVER told that it was on as they were suppose to do. We had to do our job in the field being attached to them. This was B 4/3ADA that changed to B 4/43rd ADA. This was from January 88 to December 89.

Now I have multiple issues, scars on my lung, have to use oxygen and CPAP to sleep, an abnormal protein in my blood linked to Leukemia if it increases so I am with hematology for the rest of my life, thyroid problems and that's just to name a few things.

I emailed the coordinator for my local VA a few times over time and no one every responded. I submitted a claim and documentation of where, when and the unit I was attached too to also get on the registry.

What else can I do??? My health is getting worse and worse. I haven't worked due to my health issues since 2010. I am receiving Social Security and Compensation but it's not Total and Permanent. I'm only 48 and there's things that I want to do, but can't and this bothers the shit out of me as this is not me. Never thought I would be like this.

When it comes to the VA, what else can I do. All of this with PTSD and depression does not help me at all....

I am a ex 24g20 icwar icc mechanic with more health issues than Carter's got liver pills. Feb 21st 2018 I go fighting for all of us. I have proof I have Drs backing me and I pray I don't get shut down.

I was stationed in Babenhausen Germany from 79 to 82 and when we would get finished with radar exercises the next morning all of the rabbits around that area their eyeballs would be bulging out of their heads ! I have several health issues and I wonder if that's connected with being in a hawk missile unit ? So should I let the VA know about being in that unit ? And find out if my illnesses may be related ?

I served in Germany and Key West Florida on the Hawk missles. I have multiple health issues including a double lung transplant due to scarring in the lungs. I have contacted VA about getting on the registery. They said that there is not one that it is just a joke on the net. Any one have soecific info?

Have you received the C&P exam for the radar

First of all if anyone in the VA tells you there is no registry list, they are Lieing to just blow you off.

You NEVER email the VA. You will never get a answer. If in your not being sure FILE a claim and if denied appeal never give up. Everyone gets denied the first time . Ask a lot of your veteran friends which lawyer specializes in veteran cases, not just any lawyer. When you want information from the VA find out who is the right person and go to them FACE to FACE. Keep records of who you talked to and what happened.

Join "radar veterans health" on Facebook. Review the files section, lots of good info.

These radars were effective, but you should think of them as portable x-ray machines with poor shielding. Shielding was improved before they were phased out, but the interlocks were overridden regularly.


The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center is part of the VA and a good place to start the process of being added to a radiation registry. Like anything with the VA, it takes time. They have three offices, you can get there phone and address on the VA website. Their recommendations are added to your military health records. Not all of the VA offices are the same in regards to being added to the registry, you may need to call more than one. Having the recommendation and being added to the registry are good pieces of evidence for you.

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Hope you have found answers on you issues since your first posting. One thing keep in mind we are all different bodies and sensitivity. My best example is "Why do fair skin people, ie; red-headed people, sun burn faster and more severe than white, black, brown or spices as in Native American or African American. You can feel the sun heat but the rays, you can see them.