The disability compensation that some veterans get from the VA is factored into the average for veterans. This figure far exceeded the expected suicide ratio when balanced by demographics and applied to ONLY those that had served in country. Age 67. tell me what you think about the article I just wrote about former Senator Alan Simpson, at TucsonCitizen.com His comments about Agent Orange victims are going to keep me up nights! A half century after serving in Vietnam, hundreds of veterans have a new reason to believe they may be dying from a silent bullet test results show some men may have been infected by a. This study was limited by the relatively short follow-up and the young age of the veterans. "You didn't have to go fighting.". Im going to put that review officer in my shoes as a 20 y/o medic. They mainly noticed that people seemed uncomfortable around them and did not appear interested in hearing about their wartime experiences.. So my main man at the DAV said were not going to appeal. Especially if you are happily married. i just learned, they are going to give me 40% for a couple things. This was partly due to the logistics of the never-ending conflict. Since 9/11, patriotic gestures, like wearing flag pins and saying, Thank you for your service, have become common, as more troops are sent to Iraq and Afghanistan. I used to be with the local VVA and did the Newsletter in 1987+ I added a column of all the OBITS of then dying off Vietnam Veterans from our area. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Can I cut apples the night before for apple pie? Welcome Home John. Mike I was on the USS America CVA 66 in 1970 and as such am part of the Blue Water Navy that is being shunned by the VA and congress. Food for thought. "It was surprising," he said, stressing the preliminary results could include false positives and that the research is ongoing. Lost a friend after a going away party when he took one last flight the day after the party. I may be crazy but Im not stupid. How Many Veterans Are Enrolled In College? Looking for people who served in the 134th assault helicopter co. from 1971 to 1972. Veteran Mike Baughman, 65, who was featured in the previous AP article, said his claim was granted early this year after being denied three times. Jerry Engel/New York Post Archives/NYP Holdings, Inc./Getty Images, The society really was ill-prepared to give these guys what they deserved, says Christian Appy, professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and author of three books on Vietnam. Sen Jim Webb when he was Secretary of the Navy wrote an excellent article how the media, and in some cases the goverment gave birth to the myth that all Nam vets were in some way impaired or Rambos waiting to happen. Some may have escaped the digs and harsh words and that is good but make no mistake those things did happen. I too am a Marine Vietnam Veteran; (7th Marines 67-69), with multiple diagnoses. Just realized that this is the day Ho Chi Minh died! I discovered the VA and local Vet center and was walked through the process to get compensation for PTSD and Diabetes. 2023 A&E Television Networks, LLC. The Iraqui and Afghan war vets are getting PTSD Tx. Local boards called men classified 1-A, 18-1/2 through 25 years old, oldest first. Now I find the same scenario occurring with this AO fiasco. What order should I watch Flowers in the Attic series? Veterans returning from Vietnam were met with an institutional response marked by indifference. http://edschultz.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=63544, MY MINISTRY: http://web.mac.com/rthorne2/Site/TRUTH_REVEALED_MINISTRY.html, De Nomie, William D. Sgt. Showing 101st Airborne 1971 This is a question as I have not been able to find the source of 13M+ falsely claiming to be RVN vets. -----In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. Have you tried to apply? Jorge Otero Barreto. If not mustard gas, then agent orange, the the Gulf syndrome. Is there anyone who actually has documented evidence of the Viet Nam vet suicides? Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation benefits because of exposure to Agent Orange. society. My girl friend thought I lost it. I have had cancer in the crease of my neck were a knot on a kerchief rubbed, and sores in my scalp were the canvas of the helmet sat on my head. He said the approval came right after his doctor wrote a letter saying his bile duct cancer was "more likely than not" caused by liver flukes from the uncooked fish he and his unit in Vietnam ate when they ran out of rations in the jungle. What percentage of Vietnam veterans actually saw combat? Hope that helps. Mike Baughman holds a 1971 photo of himself in his U.S. Army uniform at his home in Danville, California on Aug. 2, 2016. Though rarely found in Americans, the parasites infect an estimated 25 million people worldwide, mostly in Asia. Over time, swelling and inflammation of the bile duct can lead to cancer. Vietnam veterans are reaching a point in their lives where they may be retired, losing the past support systems of family and friends, susceptible to depression and prime candidates for. I guess its a compliment to us allthat all these wannabees are prentnding to be vets but I still get pizzed at them when I figure them out after a few beers in a bar or whatever. This is not to say that we werent casualties of other things like Agent Orange and things we probaby dont even know about, but the fact remains, we are NOT dying off at a disproporttionate rate, we are NOT more suicidal that other generations of combat vets, and we KNOW who the real Vietnam Vets were (those on the ground). While the economy after World War II was one of the most robust in American history, during and after Vietnam the nation was in a death spiral of stagflation and economic malaise. good info on your post, keep up the good work! Do you have any statistics on how many of the so called BWN vets are coming down with AO related presumptive diseases. I knew we were losing our numbers fast but not nearly as fast as we are, thank you for the education. M c Clurg, Ernest H. Some of it came from a VFW Post. Before the lottery was implemented in the latter part of the Vietnam conflict, there was no system in place to determine order of call besides the fact that men between the ages of 18 and 26 were vulnerable to being drafted. lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive.. in only 6 years.. "None of them have even heard of it before. In my mind they were throwing out a SWAG. Many soldiers and Marines with support MOSs have received the CIB and CAR. I sorts blended in until I retired in 2003 and joined the CT First Cav Assoc and finally met groundpounders like muself. Somethings Ill never do: We had it nice compared to the line Medics. This is hard to believe, Lost contact with him years ago, wish him the best. We are not dying off that fast. I do not concur with this figure. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? He would not comment on the findings, but said everyone who tested positive was notified. What amazes me however is that so many of my comrades who served in Vietnam and who suffer from many of the maladies associated with this war would serve again. Any anecdotal evidence that has come my way over the years is not from books. I was a aircraft sheetmetal repairman. So it is not so much the numbers as the age at which Vietnam Veterans pass on to glory. ps Return to country Jun 1969-Apr 1970 I Field Forces Vietnam. Check out the VA web-site and your local Vet Center. thanks rich. Meanwhile, all my friends were crying that they didnt even have money for transportation.cool news However the main reason for me using an AION kinah guide was to get the millions I needed to buy the best PvP gear at the brokers. Subject: Fwd: ED SCHULTZNATIONAL TALK HOSTDISABLED VET DENIED JUSTICE! Born: 04/07/1937. As of this date The American War Library estimates that approximately 610,000 Americans who served on land in Vietnam or in the air over Vietnam between 1954 and 1975 are alive today. My husband is former Marine (in Vietnam 1966-67) and diagnosed with Parkinsons, diabetes, etc. It was Bob Kerrey. sent back to the 4/18 artillery, the same unit I left in Germany. None of the enlisted grades have an average age of less than 20. But no one spoke of the incident, nor was the media permitted to cover it as WE did not have missiles yet and did not want to alarm the public. During the Vietnam War, a total of 9,087,000 military people were on active service, with over 2,709,000 Americans serving in Vietnam. 1969 most of the unit were draftees, with a few old hands returning for a We returned home to an uncertain future with no skills needed in the civilian world, we would make our way the best we could in this I am 70 and suffer from several health problems with a10% disability; all I believe attributed to my service in Vietnam or the Gulf War. The VA rejected 80 percent of the requests, but decisions often appeared to be haphazard or contradictory, depending on what desks they landed on, the AP found. at the time i wasnt concerned, though, some of the guys working as fos, who were planning on a military career, were trying to get cibs. You couldnt believe that people were cheering you.. As we approach March 29 and this Vietnam Veterans Day, take the time to remember those who honorably served. We took care of the Big Red 1 and the 173rd Sky soliders Long Bein . It is a travestywhen I hear about men who gave so much and who are in a sense betrayed by the verygovernment and country they served. What seeds should I start indoors in February. I have been reading the Veteran for 20 years and it has always scared the crap out of me. Any numbers on this would be greatly appreciated. So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by 2025. didn't know who they were fighting and dying for. Patsy T. Mink, (U.S. House of Rep-Hawaii) get honored with a burial in Punchbowl. 2017 Report on Race and Ethnicity 624,000 during World War II and throughout the Korean Conflict 1,475,000 Vietnam Era 6,651,000 0 2 4 6 8 10 2017 2022 2027 2032 2037 Millions World War Two Conflict in Korea Vietnam Era Gulf War Era. Statistics show that at least five men killed in Vietnam were sixteen years old, and at least 12 were seventeen years old. Before you visit your local recruiter, be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Fort Hood, Texas another armpit and volunteeredfor a second tour. 65-66 and Fed-67. As of the year 2015, around 1,600 of those individuals were still considered unaccounted for. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), which is part of the United States Department of Defense, reports that there were a total of 687 American prisoners of war who survived the Vietnam War. civilian world and create a new life for ourselves. Please post the SOURCE of this statistic. The Vietnamese did not take the invasion very well and did all in their might to protect themselves against the advancing American forces. I spent nearly thirty years as an officer and still teach them. God bless you guys for your sacrifice. In response to several comments, Ive never heard of anyone other than a grunt in Vietnam being eligible for the CIB. Its better than nothing. This was met by skeptisim by most Veterans groups. Semper Fi. By June, Wowwk had been wounded twicethe second time seriouslyand was sent back to the United States for treatment at Bostons Chelsea Naval Hospital. MarDivPhoto on Oct 9, 2009 refers to the American War Museum website, and mike_brewer on Oct 12, 2009 refers to the Vietnam War Museum, both as the source of the number 850,000 living Vietnam veterans. As of 2015 approximately 16,000 17-year-olds were being enlisted annually. The past 5 years has seen a ton of so called veteran statistics that are clearly confabulated. What is the average age of a Vietnam veteran today? How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? I have heard to many times of other shipmates getting ischemic heart disease or diabetes I for one had a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery but no boots on the ground. I do know this. FACT CHECK: We strive for accuracy and fairness. Of the 2.6 million, between 1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were at least fairly regularly exposed to enemy attack. The veterans outreach counseling is good for PTSD Tx, etc. Call me next week sometime, and I will help you with the stressor stuff. What amazes me however is that so many of my comrades who served in Vietnam and who suffer from many of the maladies associated with this war would serve again. Anyone can use no. of Veterans Affairs that was the only fullfilling job I ever had. 7512 Then, on March 10, 2010 the Secretary makes a statement detailing a new plan to automate AO filings that will speed up the process. Often asked: What To Say In A Letter To A Veteran? The aircraft ( helicopter ) went down experiencing mechanical problems. And instead of getting return peace fingers, I got the middle finger.. (Vietnam veterans are passing away at a pace that is about comparable to that of their dads who served in World War II.) The Vietnam War lasted from 1964-1973the longest war in American history. These statistics were taken from a variety of sources to include: The VFW when i arrived at my unit, 2/11th acr, how battery, a scruffy looking latino guy who happened to be back in the rear, convinced me, i needed to volunteer to go out to e-troop, in his stead, (hed already been out there 6 mo. Over the entire follow-up period, the total death rate for Vietnam veterans was 17% higher than for other veterans. Be safe and well Welcome Home Heres the rub. Vietnam Veteran population estimate is: 1,002,511. of VA said not related to Agent Orange. Strapped to a gurney in a retrofitted bus, Wowwk and other wounded servicemen felt excitement at being back on American soil. The following are some Needless to say neither of us flew again after that, he is 100% PTSD . In 1970 received a letter from him The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on November 10 . Hi Mike, The program is for federal, state and local communities, Veterans' organizations and other nongovernmental organizations. Mike: Served in the 5th SFGA 4th ID, and E/20th Inf from 69-71; went from E1 to E6 all in the 11B series. Soon we won't have any World War II Veterans remaining. A group of amputee Vietnam veterans talk together at a hospital in San Francisco, California, 1967. It can take decades for symptoms to appear. What is a combat vet? Are Vietnam vets respected? In popular culture, the stereotype of the broken, homeless Vietnam vet began to take hold thanks to films like The Deer Hunter (1978), Coming Home (1978) and First Blood (1982). The AO stuff is just so hard to tolerate as it still invades so many of us. DANang Everytime there is a major airline crash in the news, we email it to each other and joke that would have been US if we kept flying. Pete, be sure to ask your DAV guy if he thinks you have exhausted the Reconsideration process. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. It is not BS. Yer pal, Ferraeri Bubba. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? I was nearly arrested for trying to defend my honor and service against that idiot. Of the 50 blood samples submitted, more than 20 percent came back positive or bordering positive for liver fluke antibodies, said Sung-Tae Hong, the tropical medicine specialist who carried out the tests at Seoul National University in South Korea. have similar data. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. It wasnt a bad idea at all, as Ive learned everything on the Kinah making aspect in this game. Thanks to our Editor, Mark Evans, I have some raison de etre. An overwhelming majority of Vietnam Veterans are male (6.2M) while in the civilian populaon females (47.7M) outnumber males by 20.5M. As for suicides, this is mostly a myth seconday to a VA study in the 1970s that included all Vietnam eta veterans. He graduated from Notre Dame prior to being commissioned, and after his service returned to law school to cash in his educational benefits. Starting to live with zest at 60 aint so bad. (fact check note by Mike Brewer. 2015if any.. "I've personally dealt with muscle loss, neuropathy and atrial fibrillation. That in a sense is a violation of Federal law and should be attacked by those with means to do so. Brault The excess mortality, especially through motor vehicle accidents, suicide, homicide, and accidental poisonings, occurred mainly in the first 5 years after discharge from active duty and involved. Endemic in the rivers of Vietnam, the worms can easily be wiped out with a handful of pills early on, but left untreated they can live for decades without making their hosts sick. There does seem to be some amorphous time clock inside the Vietnam Veteran. god bless america,and our veterans. He lived for three days after that incident. Hopefully since most of us are inot our 60s now we have past the heart attacks and cancers that seem to get you in the 50s and maybe the rate will now slow. . Stay alive & sane thanks to Valium I am still alive for now NOT from the V.A., I use my own Doctor. Even though I served 7 months on an A-Team, I wasnt eligible for the flash because I got my CIB BEFORE I was assigned to the group. what does that tell u? you guys, but kinda gives me the chills, considering this is the kind of 1 Often, just being in the TAOR, tactical area of responsibility will qualify you for a CIB? How many Vietnam vets are dying each day? returned from Vietnam , the clock has been ticking. Bill Ray/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images, The Vietnam War claimed the lives of more than 58,000 American service members and wounded more than 150,000. Rather than being greeted with anger and hostility, however, most Vietnam veterans received very little reaction when they returned home. Its called Mekong Protocol. Thanks for the clarification. Why are Vietnam War veterans so crazy? He now gets about $3,100 a month and says he's relieved to know his wife will continue to receive benefits after he dies. Thank You. Burkett is the author of Stolen Valor: How the Vietnam Generation Was Robbed of its Heroes and its History, which was published in 1998 and received widespread acclaim. and not one guy in my group had ever said that they were spit upon!! Vietnam for two tours. After reading your article, were lucky to have him. Born: 01/29/1945. Age: 84. Born: 09/15/1946. that were projected in 2000 to 2010? results. Racial and Ethnic Groups 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 Millions Men Women. I just got my crystal ball back from the shop. In 1982 Vietnam veterans march down Constitution Avenue toward the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which would be dedicated later that day. HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate. Thanks for all your help for the vets. In the United States 17-year-olds may join the armed forces with the written agreement of parents. Semper Fi to your hubby. Ive been trying for 17 years now. Celebrations aside, the government also failed to make good on its promises to those who served. How did American soldiers treat the Vietnamese? It got too overwhelming for me, there were so MANY. Lets all prove the stats wrong. 18 years old I would learn about civilian life 46 months later. I believe they may be using no. HEROLD, W.Va. A half century after serving in Vietnam, hundreds of veterans have a new reason to believe they may be dying from a silent bullet test results show some men may have been infected by a slow-killing parasite while fighting in the jungles of Southeast Asia. How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? It was apparently based on an estimate that 800,000 Vietnam-era veterans had died by 2000. best regards. Median age is 68 years. How many Vietnam War vets are left? While I was in Vietnam I saw men, who did brave and heroic deeds they deserve How do I unlock Wattpad stories without paying? Be careful of Appeals. Very good but alarming article. Vietnam was a lost war, and it was the first major lost war abroad in American history, Lembcke says. I always say welcome home to a vietnam vet. we better make it soon . Sleep well brother. GOD BLESS ALL VETS. As for the CAR, that might be another story. I went fucking ballistic. We could not understand getting letters from school kids, says Langenus, also a veteran of Desert Storm. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! Garwood is sometimes identified as the last documented American prisoner of war from the Vietnam War. Div. In my 60s now, retired disabled veteran live on my little firebase with my wife we both married for the first time she was 41 I was 43 share our life with our 11 dogs and 2 cats. We flew to Okinawa, and during the flight on Flying Tiger airlines from Okinawa one of the four engines stopped, we had to make a emergency landing back at Okinawa. Your email address will not be published. I have followed out governments proclivity to repeat errors endlessly. I know a man who is 86 years old,from Nogales, and was at ground zero at Hiroshima in a grave identification unit, who just filed a claim last year. The collective emotion of the country was divided, says Jerry Lembke, a Vietnam veteran, sociologist and author of The Spitting Image: Myth, Memory, and the Legacy of Vietnam. Except for one, we were all medics. that stuff got into everything -even breathing it in did a # on everyone that is how the guys in the navy got it. Mike, We saved a lot of people and seen some bad stuff. We were in the tents in the mud in 1966 /67 . Baughman, who is thin and weak, recently plucked out "Country Roads" on a bass during a jam session at his cabin in West Virginia. In my military career, I personaly wrote CIB support letters for over 20 non-11B soldiers whom I knew had spent more than 180 days in a forward deployed posture and were under combat conditions, 6 receiving purple hearts none received the CIB. Can you provide more information on this? or the Central Highlands and operations in between. #16174111 - 05/03/12 07:01 AM (10 . Btln. dont know about It is anticipated that the overall number of veterans would fall from 20.0 million in the year 2017 to 13.6 million in the year 2037. See for yourself in 2000 there were 2.7 million Vietnam Veterans alive: http://www.census.gov/prod/2003pubs/c2kbr-22.pdf EM Club after that, I never saw Walker again. Sit in a barbers chair, and let another person cut my hair. The odd thing, I was at Tripler Hospital today and learned something interesting. 1,713,823 of those who served in Vietnam were still alive as of August, Just a note of trivia. I hope it will cause your readers to write the Secretary and emphasize their concern about the unfortunate treatment of our Vietnam Veterans. I served in Nam 68-69 with Shore Party detached to the 5th Marines in An Hoa. but sofar nothing how many are reallyleft? How long did a soldier have to serve in Vietnam? he was back home in Texas he made it. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. He and I flew out of Da Nang on the morning of Jan 1, 1968 (that night Da Nang A.B. Your email address will not be published. Crazy shit. 1/3rd of all the U.S. Vets who served in VietNam ?!?!? Some, like Wowwk, say they had invectives hurled their way; others, like naval officer Ford Cole, remember being spit on. Alcohol induced psychosis and death from toxicity is not suicide, or is it? The Current Situation Regarding the Missing and Unaccounted for American Service Members Who Were Killed in Vietnam. And approximately 164,000 Americans who served at sea in Vietnam waters are alive today. I left the Corps in 1970 and went to work as a Police Officer in a large southern city. Related: More Than 100 Sickened in Arizona Cryptosporidium Parasite Outbreak, "In the best of all worlds, if you came down with cholangiocarcinoma, just like Agent Orange, you automatically were in," he said, referring to benefits granted to veterans exposed to the toxic defoliant sprayed in Vietnam. i just found out that they will not cover navy personal that didnt go ashore & do have agent orange in there blood . You must be at least 17 years old (17-year-old applicants require parental consent). Veterans Fight PTSD and Injuries With Sailing, More Than 100 Sickened in Arizona Cryptosporidium Parasite Outbreak. How the hell can anyone answer this question? Im a Life member of VVA, DAV and AMVETs; spend almost two years in Vet Nam as Medic with 145th Avn Btn AND 11th ARVN Airborne Brigade. Vallo For myself I always felt that the millions of men who were in uniform before me returned to civilian life, I could do the same, when I went into the army, I was they have in all wars. The USS Rhona was blown up with a German missile. age approximated to be 54 years old., If youre alive and reading this, how does it feel to be among the last And as more and more wartime atrocities came to light, there was a national implication of guilt and shame placed on Vietnam veterans as participants in and avatars of a brutal, unsuccessful war. As a combat veteran of Marine Corps having served in Vietnam, I have always known that we seem to have a mortality clock that ticks a bit faster than then that of the standard for insurance actuaries. I was never spit on and in fact the only real negative stuff I saw when I got back was that lots of folks just didnt want to hear from us about our experiences. Last name: Do you mean more information on the claim process? Working on a story for my veterans paper at my website and found your blog on this subject. Vietnam Veterans of America/ Vietnam Veterans Die Early/ Epidemiology for Vietnam Veterans/ Agent Orange Deaths, http://www.census.gov/prod/2003pubs/c2kbr-22.pdf, http://edschultz.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=63544, http://web.mac.com/rthorne2/Site/TRUTH_REVEALED_MINISTRY.html, Transcendental Meditation Retreat At Picture Rocks Retreat House, Veterans Across America Black Out Walmart Black Thursday. Queleparece is a website that writes about many topics of interest to you, a blog that shares knowledge and insights useful to everyone in many fields. Thanks for your added comment I was in Artillery had my hands on a lot of weapons from the 105, 155, 175mm guns up to the 8inch Howitzer, and all the other weapons in between. Was an 11B grunt with the First Air Cav (C1/7) in 71/72. It may precede a counter-appeal. RAa Regular Army, those that enlisted with some draftees, When I returned in How old would the youngest Vietnam vet be now? . There is only ONE KIND OF VIET NAM VET,,ONE WHO WAS THERE. I am at 760-550-8083 We can work on both at the same time. I am an in country vet and 59 years old, your article wasvery informative. Protestors demonstrate for full benefits for all US veterans, including Vietnam War veterans in July, 1974. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? He was 15 years old and had been in-country nearly one month. Had to fight the VA for years , Diabetes , neropathony and heart attack 14 years ago. i have been 100% dav. Thank you. 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