Jim,
As I am going through paperwork, I have begun reseaching my husband's presence during Operation Dominic. I have certificates that he saved, showing the mushroom cloud and dates he was there while serviing in the Navy along with many other Navy memorabilia. My husband passed away in 1993 of metastatic melanoma, and I've been made aware that his Navy years, and exposure could be the reason for his death.
I don't know where to even begin and who would be my advocate and hope you will steer me in the right direction.
Reply:
Please read,
"DIC & Other Dependents Benefits" https://www.vawatchdog.org/Benefits_Guide.html
We'll then review evidence that you have and consider filing a claim for DIC benefits.