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Old Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:02 PM
bailie bailie is offline
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1) This discussion has nothing to do with encouraging or discouraging veterans. It has everything to do with presenting accurate information.
2) It is debatable whether or not the small amount of time in Vietnam caused MDS or AML to the exclusion of all other carcinogens that a veteran has been exposed during their lifetime. That is why it is difficult for the VA.
3) I consider the VA as a beneficial partner rather than an adversary.
4) I believe from the evidence that Agent Orange is a carcinogen, but it is not the only carcinogen that a Vietnam veteran has encountered.
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