WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 6032, To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's Disease

Comment by noreen (December 19, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

my husband is only 59 served in nam 68-69. it took five years before he was told he had parkinson at first was told he was to young, (45) since then he has had dbs surgery to help and has not worked since 2000. This bill must pass.. Too many of our veterns are being passed by. Any one who knows about parkinsons knows how toxins are a leading cause....Our vets and familys are suffering....Pass the damn bill!!!!...

Comment by James Carter (November 14, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

I had 2 tours in Vietnam. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's approx 5 years ago. I have felt from the beginning it was caused by exposure to agent orange. The numbers are there. We went when we were called. Do the right thing....

Comment by scott whaley (October 27, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I am a vietnam veteran diagnosed with parkinsons and believe this bill should pass....

Comment by JERRY PISCIOTTI (October 14, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I HAVE PARKINSON'S AND YOU KNOW THAT AGENT ORANGE CAN CAUSE IT . DON'T LEAVE US BEHIND . WE WERE THERE FOR THIS COUNTRY . NOW WE NEED THIS COUNTRY TO BE THERE FOR US ....

Comment by Alan Oates (July 30, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Mayo clinic stuy herbicide 2,4-D results in 2.45 times increase in Parkinson's with only less than 4/10th of a percent chance that this is cause by something other than the herbicide. Stanford university Vietnam Veterans are over 2 time likely to have Parkinson's as those that didn't go to Vietnam. Iowa Ag Farm Study, conncect the chemicals in Agent Orange to increase in Parkinson's disease. Much more supporting info. Conctact oldvet@aol.com for more info....

Revision by webmaster (July 30, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6032 would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's Disease.

Detailed Summary

Adds Parkinson's disease (manifested to a degree of disability of 10% or more) to the list of diseases considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by military service in Vietnam, notwithstanding that there is no evidence of the disease during the period of service, provided a veteran served between specified dates and was exposed to an herbicide used in military operations during that period.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/12/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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Comment by dene (June 29, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

this bill should pass du to the weight of evidence that herbicides and pesticides do cause the onset of PD Take care of your Vietnam Veterans...

Revision by webmaster (June 28, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6032 would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's Disease.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/12/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Points in Favor

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Status as of June 12, 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

6/12/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6032 would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's Disease.

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H.R. 6032 would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's Disease.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/13/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Points in Favor

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Status as of May 13, 2008

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

5/13/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.