Medical Issues

Note: The purpose of this page is not to dispense medical opinions or diagnosis.

• Finding The Families: The Search For Korean War MIA/POW Family DNA Samples
• Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
• Military Medical Reminiscences of Three Wars - Dr. Robert M. Hall, MD, USA Retired
• Treatment of the United Nations Wounded at Chipyong-ni - Dr. Robert M. Hall, MD, USA Retired

• Agent Orange - VAVS Appeal
• Agent Orange Case Law - Camp Casey
• Agent Orange Defoliated Korea's DMZ
• Agent Orange Outside of Vietnam - DOD Herbicides Outside Vietnam
• Alvin A Young Collection on Agent Orange
• Bloomberg - Agent Orange
• Blue Water Navy - Korean Agent Orange Information
• David Apperson, DMZ Veterans 1977 - 1978
• Department of Veterans Affairs - Agent Orange
• How Stuff Works - Agent Orange
• Korean DMZ Agent Orange Information Center
• Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
• Stanford University Urology Department - Agent Orange
• Study Finds High Pollution Levels - Stars and Stripes
• Tracking Agent Orange - Korea
• VA Press Release on New AO Regulations for Korea Exposure
• Vets Helping Vets Agent Orange Exposure
• World: Asia-Pacific New Row Over Agent Orange

POW Related Injuries: March 17, 1999 0900 CST

We are seeking any and all information from former POW's about any diagnosis relating to calcified parasites and award of benefits due to long term effects of ingestion of parasites while in captivity.

Of special interest:

• Effects on heart.
• Effects on brain, especially brain functions, depression, and seizures.
• Effects on soft tissue.
• Experiences with VA classifications on these issues.

Hal

P.S. As time permits, we will be adding links to all available information on medical problems relating to service in the Korean War.