yes i am sure he will be treated.. the prob is there is such a huge amout of men at this time who are requesting sevices it could be a long wait.. I hope you get the care that was promised.. Much love D

There is alot of info on the va.gov website. New info on Agent orange exposure.
Your initial visit with VA might seem a bit frustrating, but hang in there. They will tell you what you need to bring in the way of proof of service, DD-214, and things like that.
There might be a waiting list.
If your father was in a combat unit, he might be entitled to extra combat compensation. Check out the website and if you have other concerns, contact your local VFW. VA Hospitals have a patients advocate that can help you if you run into a snag.
Your first step is to try to get him assigned a primary care physician.
Good luck, and God bless your father for his service to our country!!!
My husband is also a vietnam vet.

It sounds like your father may have several conditions that should be service-connected. I would not file initial claim without the help of the Disabled American Veterans(DAV) or other veterans organization!Let them know about everything! There may be a lengthy wait so it's best to file for every known condition so that you don't have to repeat later.
Best wishes for you and father*

I am sorry your father is having so many problems. I am sure he can get help through the VA.
I don't understand why so many are having problems getting VA assistance. I was in Viet Nam in 1969. I got out of the Army in 1975. I did not ask for VA medical assistance until 2004 when I had a problem with my hands and had no medical insurance.
I went to the VA Hospital with my DD214 and was treated that day, even though it was not service related. Over the next 6 months I received extensive treatment and there were people there to help me file for and get a non-service related disability pension. Still today get all my medical at the VA other than Eye and Dental.
It isn't that hard and there is alot of help there with the paperwork. Just go in and ask (not demand) treatment and they will help you.

I too have type II Diabetes and served 67-68 and exposed to Agent Orange. I am collecting 225 monthly from VA.

Good luck

I'm sorry to hear about your father the other Veterans here are right. You should try DAV first to get help with the VA. Make sure you have all the information on him that you can cause DAV will need that information to get him VA certified.

If you don't have all the information in hand then have your father contact the VA to get his military records and military medical records cause he'll need those to file a claim. If he is seeing a doctor currently he will need all that information also.

If you need help getting this information ask DAV for their help, they will help you get that information from the military.

We all had to do this in order to get a VA rating for service connection. It took me about nine months when I started filing for service connected disability to get my rating from the VA.

When I went to get my service connected I went through DAV they were great in helping.

I too have type II Diabetes from exposer to Agent Orange, I also have M. D. in my left eye. I'm losing my vision and have a dark spot in the center of that eye. This is caused by type II diabetes.

In your message to me ylu stated that your father was not a US citisen during the war and that he served in Special Gurilla forces for 10 years. VA.

Im somewhat familiar with the VA since I go there all the time. The latest news id if your dad can prove he didnt have Diabetes before he went into the service, the government will give him a service connected disability automatically. Have him go thru a service officer, they can be found at any American Legion, VFW,or any vets organizations. The rating includes monthly checks,medicine and treatment by the VA for free.

Please talk with your local VA rep. Also contact the DAV. Take him to the nearest VA hospital to be screened for the conditions you mentioned. Hope this helps Andy

I hope that all of you that have something coming for your service to our country can get it. I am a vet of both the Navy, 1956-1961 and the Air Force,1961-1965 where i was in special forces. I put in for war time compensation and was turned down because they said i had no proof. They said they read my medical from both the Navy and Air Force and could not find where i was treated for the two condition. I called the district office for my area and was told that the board did not have my medical record, All they had were the records from the medical centers where i treated after i got out after 40yrs. He himself was a vet and said that many times the people that make the decision, were not Vets. and were only trying to save the VA money. i have been going to the VA about 8 mo and haven't even had a physical. So be careful, the board will lie to you. P.S I had a copy of my medical records from my time in the service, that showed that the military was aware of my illness, and treated me for my heart and celiac disease. good luck on what you have coming