"I have a friend, whose 27 y.o. son suffers from several medical issues related to the father being exposed to AO. One major issue is Male Reproductive Toxicity (malformation of male organs). The went to a dr. for help, and when the woman walked into the room and saw..she walked out laughing. This has totally devastated this young man, who also has Marfans, and he now REFUSES to go any doctor. We know he is severely depressed, but cannot get him to agree to see another doctor. Can you offer any advice?" FriendofSC
I suspect the chemical that was the propellant in the spraying of Dioxin which was most probably 2-butoxyethanol. It targets the testes and men are more health damaged, especially in their 'maleness'

I noted that a researcher's comments was that Dioxin does not cause autoimmune issues. 2-butoxyethanol DOES

http://www.valdezlink.com/re/whataboutpropellant.htm

http://www.valdezlink.com/re/jan08.htm


I am a Vietnam Veteran who served in Phu Bai in 1969 and 1970. After returning home I had two children, a daughter first then a son. My son was born with CP in 1982. My daughter has three children. Her second child was born with CP in 1996. I registered with the Agent Orange registry back in 1982 and was informed CP was not considered as being caused by Agent Orange. Everyone says it is very uncommon for a family to have two children with CP. Since it is not hereditary, do any of you know of any connections to Agent Orange.

Last year I found out that I have diabetes type 2. I also had open heart surgery last year due to three blockages. Then I had to have six stints put in the arteries going to my legs. I have COPD and a number of other medical problems. I have filed a claim for the diabetes and am awaiting an answer. About three years ago I filed a claim on my hearing but was denied. Still in the appeal process. Any idea on what rating I might get. My heart doctor retired me under my company's disability insurance. SSDI was denied and now being appealed by a lawyer.  MCL100