We've had a busy couple of weeks. Today Dom completed his 5th radiation treatment on his left hip. Only 5 more to go.
We're meeting with a gal at the Slidell Cancer Center on Monday to discuss medications and insurance.
His last radiation treatment will be next Tuesday, then we have an entire, much needed, week off.
Meeting with his Slidell Oncologist on June 1st, where we'll learn about his Chemotherapy schedule.
After radiation this morning, we dropped off the oncologist's letter stating that his cancer had returned to our local Veterans Services Officer. She's a doll...the same gal that took care of us in '08. She felt confident that he'll receive 100% disability from the VA. They'll be in touch to set up an appointment with one of their doctors. I just hope that it happens AFTER we get more information on June 1st.
So- Things are happening very quickly. Our patient looks and feels great, although the radiation is starting to bother his hip. (nerves have become effected from the radiation)
Thank you for your continued prayers!
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Veteran now receives aid for Agent Orange cancer after claim was denied
St. Louis County, MN (NNCNOW.com) - Red tape threatened the life of a Northland Vietnam veteran, but his life may hopefully be easier. It is all thanks to the help of a red tape cutting veterans’ advocate.
Americans who answered the nation's call during the Vietnam War had to face a determined enemy overseas, and a less than stellar welcome home stateside.
In between, many tangled with the poisonous defoliant, Agent Orange. Recently, a Vietnam vet suffering from an Agent Orange derived cancer visited St. Louis County Veterans Service Officer, Brian Rulifson.
He told Rulifson about his difficulties filing a claim with the Veterans Administration.
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He said that he had a few years ago and it got denied," Rulifson, said.
Rulifson is a retired Navy veteran himself. He contacted the Vietnam Veterans of America in the Twin Cities.
"Together, we presented the VA with what they call a clear and unmistakable error," Rulifson said.
Because of that effort, the Vietnam vet, who prefers to remain anonymous, is now considered 100% disabled and will receive monthly aid plus reimbursement going back to the original claim made in 2004.
For his work, Rulifson was honored by the St. Louis County Board on Tuesday at their board meeting in Fredenburg Township.
"What he accomplished was he cut through the bureaucratic process and truly helped one of our nation's heroes,” a member of the St. Louis County Board, Keith Nelson, said.
For Rulifson, it was just another day at work.
"We do this for all vets that come to us. I would have done the same thing for anybody," Rulifson said.
He encourages anybody and everybody who has served and needs help to seek it.
"Other veterans that either haven't been in the office before or have had claims denied before, if there are any questions, come see your veterans service officer," Rulifson said.
Rulifson is a veterans' services officer based in Virginia, Minn.
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Americans who answered the nation's call during the Vietnam War had to face a determined enemy overseas, and a less than stellar welcome home stateside.
In between, many tangled with the poisonous defoliant, Agent Orange. Recently, a Vietnam vet suffering from an Agent Orange derived cancer visited St. Louis County Veterans Service Officer, Brian Rulifson.
He told Rulifson about his difficulties filing a claim with the Veterans Administration.
"
He said that he had a few years ago and it got denied," Rulifson, said.
Rulifson is a retired Navy veteran himself. He contacted the Vietnam Veterans of America in the Twin Cities.
"Together, we presented the VA with what they call a clear and unmistakable error," Rulifson said.
Because of that effort, the Vietnam vet, who prefers to remain anonymous, is now considered 100% disabled and will receive monthly aid plus reimbursement going back to the original claim made in 2004.
For his work, Rulifson was honored by the St. Louis County Board on Tuesday at their board meeting in Fredenburg Township.
"What he accomplished was he cut through the bureaucratic process and truly helped one of our nation's heroes,” a member of the St. Louis County Board, Keith Nelson, said.
For Rulifson, it was just another day at work.
"We do this for all vets that come to us. I would have done the same thing for anybody," Rulifson said.
He encourages anybody and everybody who has served and needs help to seek it.
"Other veterans that either haven't been in the office before or have had claims denied before, if there are any questions, come see your veterans service officer," Rulifson said.
Rulifson is a veterans' services officer based in Virginia, Minn.
LINK
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