- What is PTSD?
- Why be a part of Vietnam Veteran Wives?
- What is expected of me as a member to Vietnam Veteran Wives?
- What is Persian Gulf Illness?
- What is Agent Orange?
- How do I get help?
- What do I need to file a claim with the VA?
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Q: What is PTSD?
A: PTSD is a symptom of individual reaction to stimilus during times of extreme stress. Usually, in the case of veterans, it is related to a combat situation, although numerious situations have been documentated which don't.
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Q: Why be a part of VVW?
A: As a member of VVW, everyone is offered the opportunity to be a part of an organization dedicated to helping veterans
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Q: What is expected of me as a member to Vietnam Veteran Wives?
A: The only thing expected of a member is a willingness to give of one's self for the constructive help of any veteran.
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Q: What is Persian Gulf Illness?
A: Persian Gulf Illness is a serious contagious disease brought back by gulf war vets. This condition is a serious mixture of biological and chemical exposure which has been proven to be contagious to those who have come into close contact with it's victims (nurses, doctors, family members, etc.). Even pets have been known to acquire the disease from their vet owners.
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Q: What is Agent Orange?
A: Agent Orange was a Chemical de-foliant used extensively in certain areas of Vietnam to hopefully remove protective cover from the enemy's inventory. Unfortunately, even the minute amounts of dioxin in Agent Orange proved very harmful to military and civilians alike.
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Q: How do I get help?
A: The first step in receiving help is to go into a local service organization with your DD214 and any personel and medical records you have from your time in service.
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Q: What do I need to file a claim with the VA?
A: To be able to file a calim with the VA you need a certified copy of your DD214. Basicaly that is all, however I would not reccommend to anyone that they attempt to file a claim on their own behalf due to the specific requirements of the VA. It is best to go into a service organization, wich all are free, and have a certified service officer begin and maintain your claim.
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