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THE DEADLY TIME BOMB WOUND Thousands of Korean Veterans were exposed to extreme cold
conditions, with estimated temperatures, factoring in the wind chill, of minus one hundred
twenty degrees F (-120o). Relatively short exposure under these conditons, or longer
exposure to ANY below freezing conditions, could lead to any number of physical ailments.
Cold injury can effect the circulatory, respiratory and muscular-skeletal systems with
such symptoms as arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, neuropathy and a host of other problems.
A very good possibility of a link to diabetes (especially if there is no family history)
is being explored. Help is available from the KWVA Department of Florida Veterans Service
Officer, Ronald Regan, He can be reached at:
- K.W.V.A. Department of Florida
- Request for V.A. Compensation &
Service
Ronald Regan, RonRegan@lsbg.net
He is a volunteer, with no fee for consultation
and advice. Donations for expenses for phone calls, copying and mailing are
requested, but are NOT mandatory. Veterans experiencing difficulties with the VA
system are urged to contact Ron who will assist them with their service claims in any way
possible.
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HEARING
LOSS
Veterans of ANY era should be aware that the VA
Medical Centers conduct HEARING TEST CLINICS. If you experienced loud noise
exposure such as explosions, aircraft or armored engines, extensive small arms or grenade
detonations and the like, WITHOUT BEING PROVIDED EAR PROTECTION (i.e. MOST veterans who
served prior to Desert Storm), your hearing loss may not be due to old age. Modern
audiological tests can pinpoint the cause of your hearing loss. The old WV (whisper voice)
test which most of us were given at separation is no longer considered valid, though many
Veterans Service Officers are not aware of this and try to discourage such claims.
Persistence is required. DO NOT GIVE
UP. If you are a COMBAT veteran you may not even be
required to have these complaints in your record. If you, or someone you know, has any of
the above problems, contact help is available from the KWVA Department of Florida Veterans
Service Officer, Ronald
Regan, RonRegan@lsbg.net by using the Request for V.A. Compensation & Service Form or our Audiological
Service Officer, Dr. Glen
McCormick, Ph.D. in Stuart, FL at 1-561-288-4002.
GlenJudyMcc@msn.com . Dr. McCormick is a
retired Chief, Audiology and
Speech Pathology, Department of Veterans Affairs for over 24 years. Again, nominal
reimbursement is requested but not mandatory. Most DVA Medical Centers conduct
hearing evaluation tests on request. BE
AWARE THAT THE VA WILL NOW PROVIDE HEARING AIDS TO VETERANS WITH SERVICE CONNECTED
DISABILITY OF 0% OR MORE, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON FOR THE AWARD!!!
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