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Are you a US military veteran?

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I just learned this week that the United States Veteran's Administration has accepted responsibility for agent Orange exposure just if you were stationed in a country at the time of the spraying. I was in Korea in 1968-69. Since I just found out they include Korea service I expect to get my claim for compensation and medical care approved. If you are a veteran, check this site out. publichealth.va.gov/exposur...

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AmyLindy

Proud to have served - thanks for the info to all that have done the same !

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Gitmo1995 in reply toAmyLindy

I am a veteran, I retired in 2005. I enlisted the day after Kennedy was killed. I served three tours in Vietnam , fast forward I spent some time in Iraq, at the age of 58. Retired at 59 years old.

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AmyLindy in reply toGitmo1995

We're on the same team: Vets over 55 fighting PD🥊

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