Why? Why? Why? Is it so difficult for Our Government to Admit That it has many veterans not being cared for?

I suggest you subscribe to the GAO public reports on what they have investigated. http://www.gao.gov/

This organization does investigations on behalf of Congress. You will be amazed at the diversity of topics they investigate and what all they find out about.

You could search for a document they deliver to each new set of elected leaders after each election, in which they rank the most critical problems facing America that have not yet been fixed.

After you have been watching that for a few years, you will come to the realization that the GAO is digging up dirt on practically every facet of our civilization, while Congress wrings its hands and says how bad this is, how awful that is, but takes decades to actually fix it.

I suggest you get C-Span via your Cable TV and watch it regularly ... there is in fact C-Span 1 2 3 ... this makes it possible to show both Senate and House of Representatives when they are in session, important hearings at other times ... you see what evidence and testimony was actually presented to Congress, in public hearings. There's a lot more going on in secret briefings.

There's also an issue of efficiency in government and industry. I suggest you find and read the book Mythical Man Month

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mythical_Man-Mont...

... an important part of that is that in many organizations there is a need for everyone to communicate with everyone, which sets up permutations of combinations that goes astronomical in large organizations which means nothing gets done.

Obviously the military has a chain of command such that it is not neccessary for every soldier sailor airman to communicate with all the others. But most organizations do not have that kind of structure. Truely most organizations are structured so that the bigger the organization gets, the less it can get done, the less it knows about.

I was in the ARMY SECURITY AGENCY in the mid to late 50's, & early 60's !!! Never there, never did anything,& at no time !! I had a similar problem when I registered first with the V.A. I "voluntered" for a cancer research study, as I had a tumor at that time! After I enrolled into that first study, things smoothed out. After the 2nd. tumor was discovered, about 1 1/2 years later, I voluntered for that study, also !! Other than no longer receiving eye exams and glass's, I have had absolutely no problems ! I just thought I'd let you know, maybe something for you, and others to think on. GOOOOOOD LUUUUUUCK,

Uncle Wil

Oh, I'm so scared now...will nobody take care of me???

(Sorry Rick, after those last few answers, I couldn't resist being a smart***.)

I wish I could give you a concrete answer. Have you applied for a non-service connected disability? It might be easier to get the service connection once you get the VA to admit you have a disability. Beyond that, just keep plugging away, bro. I wish you luck.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Try to get involved with a support group. And try the AmVets, VFW, and DAV. I know all three groups have advocates that can help you file your claim. Again, good luck.

You truly suffer from Wannabe Syndrome.

There was more use of Agent Orange on the Interstate Highway System than most of Vietnam. Actually the troops on the Korean DMZ had more exposure than I Corps in Vietnam.

Everyone in Vietnam in 1963 over the 1,000 man limit was TDY same with Cambodia and Laos.

What's your point?

My uncle fought in Vietnam, exposed to Agent Orange. To this day they deny him any rights or benefits even after numerous inquiries. Look at our current veterans treatment when they come home injured. And they panic when they can't meet their recruiting goal. Hmmmmmmmmm. God bless America and our veterans then and now, even if the men (politicians)who send you off to war piss on you and your family.

Yep. Hubby's passport shows he left a country - but it doesn't show he entered the country.

Are you having health problems due to agent orange? Can those health problems support your claim?

Are you only going to VA docs or civilian specialists?

because on the front end they are loading teenagers' minds with triumphant glory and adventure BS, and admitting that nothing even close ever comes of it for the majority that enlist would cripple the armed forces recruiting strategy

We should put an end to socialized medicine for veterans. Let them get JOBS and pay for their own health care. This socialism just won't work and it costs money that we could be spending in Iraq.