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Question #85 I was used as a
test person on Eniwetok in early 1948 to determine if atomic radiation was harmful. I have suffered a great deal since the
test and was told that I would be compensated and am still waiting. My brain was damaged and I was never
able to hold a job since. The V.A. wants to forget ww2 veterans because their life span is about over and they will be off
the hook. I have suffered severe trauma since 1948 with dreams of burning and low monetary pay for any
job I held. There is no way to prove all of this because the time lapse has done away with records. I have had doctors examine
me and they all concur that I have had a serious problem for all these years. What can I do now?
A1: First,thank you for your service. I recommend you ask your doctor to state that
your condition(s) are more likely due to your military service. The VA have began using DBQs, I don't know if one is available
for your condition, so I suggest you visit a VSO for help. (PW) 6/20/2016
A2: There is compensation for individuals that were exposed to radiation.
Please contact a VSO in your area to assist you with filing a claim. (AP) 6/20/2016
A3: For Veterans who participated in a radiation-risk activity during service
(including "Atomic Veterans"), VA assumes that certain cancers are related to their exposure. We call these "presumptive
diseases." Cancers of the bile ducts, bone, brain, breast, colon, esophagus, gall bladder, liver (primary site,
but not if cirrhosis or hepatitis B is indicated), lung (including bronchiolo-alveolar cancer), pancreas, pharynx, ovary,
salivary gland, small intestine, stomach, thyroid, urinary tract (kidney/renal, pelvis, urinary bladder, and urethra), Leukemia
(except chronic lymphocytic leukemia), Lymphomas (except Hodgkins disease), Multiple myeloma (cancer of plasma cell - See
more at: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/diseases.asp#sthash.4X0ZMPLf.dpuf Other
diseases associated with radiation exposure VA recognizes that the following diseases are possibly caused by exposure to ionizing
radiation during service: All cancers, Non-malignant thyroid nodular disease, Parathyroid adenoma,
Posterior subcapsular cataracts, Tumors of the brain and central nervous system - See more at: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/diseases.asp#sthash.4X0ZMPLf.dpufGo to your nearest County Veteran Service Officer or Veteran Service Officer.
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Question #86 How long must I be getting compensation
benefits before my wife can collect them upon my death and how much of my benefits will she be collecting?
A1: There are a lot of variables when it comes to DIC. Rule thumb is you must die
from a service connected disability if you have not held your rating at least 10 years. After 10 years you can die of any
cause. Then again, this not always ironed in granite. Best advice is to make sure your spouse contacts a reputable VSO to
handle this type of claim. If veteran dies DIC is not automatic. The spouse must file claim. I included a link that answer
a lot of questions including an estimate of monthly benefit.
http://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/resources_comp03.asp (PW) 6/19/2016A2:
Your wife is not eligible to receive any of your benefits. Compensation is only for you. She may be eligible for DIC under
the following conditions: The Veteran died from an injury or disease deemed to be related to military service, OR The
Veteran died from a non service-related injury or disease, but was receiving, OR was entitled to receive, VA Compensation
for service-connected disability that was rated as totally disabling For at least 10 years immediately before death, OR Since
the Veteran's release from active duty and for at least five years immediately preceding death, OR For at least one year before
death if the Veteran was a former prisoner of war who died after September 30, 1999. (AP) 6/20/2016 A3: AP is right about the terminology. But if your death is caused by a service
connected disability you wife would need to file the DIC application. (CKP) 7/30/2016
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