Hi
My name is Barbara Rizzitello and my husband Vince, a Vietnam Vet from 1970-71 was exposed to agent orange. he passed away in Feb of this year with Esophageal cancer. He had applied to the VA for benefits before he died but as EC is not one of the regarded cancers he was denied. I have gone back to the vA with an appeal and they told me there that i should try to get as many Vietnam Vets with EC or their widows to file a class action suit against the VA. if anyone is interested let me know and I will do the leg work. Our men deserve better than this.
barbara
Joined: Dec 2005
Barbara,
I am sorry to hear that you and your husband had to go through this, and that he passed this past Feb before he was able to get results from the VA.
Esophageal cancer is not on the presumptive list of cancers caused by Agent Orange, but each case brought in front of the VA should be reviewed at an individual level. I do not know what all would be involved in a class action suit against the VA on this one cancer nor how long it would take.
I happen to know a local Marine that had Esophageal cancer and he is rated a disability. He had to go it as a single case and was rated.
Please private message me through the CSN Email system here and we can discuss what you and Vince have already done and what you may need to do to move his/your claim along. I am no expert, but I have been through this and may be able to point you in the right direction to those with more experience then me.
If HAWVET sees your message, he may add some advice as well.
My Best to You and Everyone Here
Joined: May 2012
I would like to PM you to see if you can give me some advice with the claim for my husband who died of esophageal cancer in jan 2012. he was a vietnam vet in country from 1968 to 1970..
pls email me at fastjayne@aol.com
thanks.. Jayne from So. Calif..
Joined: Jan 2012
Barbara,
My husband, Fred, served in Vietnam in 1969-70. He died of esophageal cancer in June of last year. I have also been denied any benefits from the VA since his death. Please keep me informed of any information or changes you hear of concerning this matter.
Thanks so much. I KNOW what a difficult time this is for you and my prayers are with you. This first holiday season without our husbands is a really tough one.
Bonita
Joined: May 2012
Is there anything new going on with getting EC added to the presumptive diseases related to agent orange?
My dad passed away a year ago this month and I'm just trying to stay informed for my mom. It was a long hard fight for my dad and now my mom is trying to get through the loss.
Any information is appreciated. Has everyone been writing their congressman?
My mom did a claim but of course was denied.
I think it's terrible the gov't won't step up and take responsibility.
Thanks!
Joined: May 2012
Hi Barbara...my husband was also a vietnam vet 1968-1970 and was also exposed to agent orange and radiation. He passed away in Jan 2012 after 6 month battle with esophageal cancer. I would be VERY willing to join a class action suit against the VA. I also would like to find an attorney to sue the VA since I found blood tests from Dec 2009 with very high white count that was never followed. The VA is F--ed up!!
pls reply if you get this..
Jayne
Joined: Jun 2012
Hi, I'm the daughter of Rick Beville, and Vietnam took much of his spirit from us. He was in combat 69-70. My brother born in '70, and myself, born May 26, '72, were blessed to have the rest of him until May 26, 2012. He had a battle with esophageal cancer and stayed with us for 9 yrs more, and then his liver, kidneys, and sepsis, and double pneumonia led to his last breath. I also watched his face wretch in pain with neuropathy. So, the main sentiment of these heroes deserving more is fully backed from me. By the way, what's offered for PTSD, such a nightmare.
Joined: Dec 2005
Dear Lil Lt,
No words that I type here today will ease the pain that you feel right now. I hope that as time passes, so does the pain and only fond memories of your time with your Dad will remain.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and especially on your Birthday. Today is Father's Day. I am going to send you something via the e-mail system here. You have to be logged in to get it.
Slow Hand Salute
Joined: Apr 2013
My late husband was a Viet Nam Vet. and died of esophageal cancer 8 yrs. ago and you are right the VA does not recognise esophageal cancer as Agent Orange related; however, everything around the esophagus is recognized.
I also read where to California wives got esophageal cancer related to Agent Orange.
Joined: Apr 2013
My late husband was a Viet Nam Vet. and died of esophageal cancer 8 yrs. ago and you are right the VA does not recognise esophageal cancer as Agent Orange related; however, everything around the esophagus is recognized.
I also read where to California wives got esophageal cancer related to Agent Orange.