Question:
My grand father was hit with agent orange and took meds in war. My father served and became disabled he had hump back ..Now after his passing age 52 me and my brothers all have deterating bones 28 years old i had two major hip replacement my knees are going, ankles are popping and fingers want move to work ...I'm on Social Security at age 32 my back has boldging disk and slip disc. i have a pinched nerve in neck at 22. I also have diabetes, blood pressure, hypertension, racing heart beat. I've been explained 50 years old is the end of my life. I'm 38. I need a attorney's help so I enjoy whats left....12 years is all I have to spend with love ones please Help?
Jim's Reply:
I'm not sure what kind of help you're seeking? None of the medical conditions you cite for yourself appear to be connected to the military service of your father or his father. The children of a Vietnam vet who were born with spina bifida are presumed to have the condition due to the earlier agent orange exposure of the father. No other conditions are recognized as service connected. Your father served but apparently didn't serve in Vietnam and you don't cite spina bifida so any other medical conditions you may have aren't eligible for any assistance from the VA. You'll need to use your local resources for the help you require.
- PS from StatesideLegal: If you are looking for additional income or medical services to support your health challenges, an LSC program might be able to review your situation and see if you are eligible for other services or support. Use the "Find Legal Help" directory to look for LSC providers in your State.