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Old Sun Aug 28, 2016, 10:14 AM
PaulS PaulS is offline
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Hi Ray - i would not necessarily rely exclusively on the benzene exposure as being the source of the MDS - seems like there is maybe more traction in arguing that Agent Orange exposure as the source of MDS - at least from the VA's perspective - the burn pit exposure is also interesting - what was in the burn pits?

I'd craft the argument more as your service in Vietnam being responsible for your disability - including 1. Agent Orange - 2. Benzene and 3. Burn pits - its those factors either alone or in combination that gave rise to the disease....

I'd need a little more information regarding all your exposures to toxins while in he service - and am happy to help if I can -

There may be certain terms or events one needs to discuss that will trigger the VA to take action, as Bailie's experience seems to suggest...

Paul
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