Dear veterans:
I'm sad to report a New group of Guinea Pigs.
[1] VA & dod will say they are waiting for Veterans to
self-report and identity themselves.
[2] DVA & dod will say that most participants are dead
[3] VA & dod will say that they are unable to locate records
[4] VA & dod will say that they are unable to locate serviceperson today
[5] VA & dod will say that the symptoms the veterans complaint of
are caused by stress.
Why bother, this is the same methods which are being used on
gulf war vets too. To the few that we involved in tests and exposures.
VA & DoD directors don't lie- They just omit the Data
Jagmedic
VA Contacts "Project SHAD" Veterans
(EXCERPT) May 23, 2002
WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun to
contact veterans who participated in certain military tests involving
biological and chemical warfare materials during the 1960s about
medical care and benefits to which they may be entitled.
"We are committed to helping every veteran who took part in these
tests," said Anthony J. Principi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. "If
we find any medical problems or disabilities we can attribute to
Project SHAD, we'll ensure these veterans receive the benefits they
deserve."
The initial VA notifications involved 622 of about 4,300 veterans
already identified as participants in Project SHAD. This is the first
of a continuing series of letters that will be mailed until all
identified participants have been notified.
>From 1963 through 1970, the Department of Defense (DoD) conducted
tests to determine the effectiveness of shipboard detection and
protective measures against chemical and biological threats and to
determine the potential risk to American forces. The tests were
conducted under the broad heading of Shipboard Hazard and Defense
(SHAD).
While much about the tests is still classified, DoD has begun to
declassify the information VA would need to evaluate a veteran's
application for benefits. Medically significant information from
twelve tests with 4,300 participants -- "Autumn Gold," "Copper Head,"
"Shady Grove," "Eager Belle" (phases I and II), and "Scarlet Sage,"
"Fearless Johnny," "Flower Drum" (phases I and II), "DTC Test 68-50,"
"DTC Test 69-32," and "Purple Sage," -- has been declassified and
released to VA.
The Defense Department has given VA information for each of these
tests identifying the ships and units involved, dates of the tests,
test locations, information about the materials used and possible
health effects associated with the materials tested. The tests
involved mostly members of the Navy.
DoD's investigation is continuing and Secretary Principi has asked
that information be shared with VA as it is declassified.
Current information indicates any medical problems associated with
exposure to the substances used in the tests, or during clean-up
operations, would have been apparent shortly after the exposure.
VA will review the medical condition of Project SHAD veterans for
unusual patterns of illness. Any eligible veteran's medical problem
linked to Project SHAD can be treated at VA medical facilities and,
potentially, qualify the veteran for VA disability compensation.
Veterans who believe their health may have been affected by these
tests should contact the SHAD helpline at 1-800-749-8387 or contact VA
by e-mail at shadh...
http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/PressArtInternet.cfm?id=457
(EXCERPT) May 23, 2002
WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun to
contact veterans who participated in certain military tests involving
biological and chemical warfare materials during the 1960s about
medical care and benefits to which they may be entitled.
"We are committed to helping every veteran who took part in these
tests," said Anthony J. Principi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. "If
we find any medical problems or disabilities we can attribute to
Project SHAD, we'll ensure these veterans receive the benefits they
deserve."
The initial VA notifications involved 622 of about 4,300 veterans
already identified as participants in Project SHAD. This is the first
of a continuing series of letters that will be mailed until all
identified participants have been notified.
>From 1963 through 1970, the Department of Defense (DoD) conducted
tests to determine the effectiveness of shipboard detection and
protective measures against chemical and biological threats and to
determine the potential risk to American forces. The tests were
conducted under the broad heading of Shipboard Hazard and Defense
(SHAD).
While much about the tests is still classified, DoD has begun to
declassify the information VA would need to evaluate a veteran's
application for benefits. Medically significant information from
twelve tests with 4,300 participants -- "Autumn Gold," "Copper Head,"
"Shady Grove," "Eager Belle" (phases I and II), and "Scarlet Sage,"
"Fearless Johnny," "Flower Drum" (phases I and II), "DTC Test 68-50,"
"DTC Test 69-32," and "Purple Sage," -- has been declassified and
released to VA.
The Defense Department has given VA information for each of these
tests identifying the ships and units involved, dates of the tests,
test locations, information about the materials used and possible
health effects associated with the materials tested. The tests
involved mostly members of the Navy.
DoD's investigation is continuing and Secretary Principi has asked
that information be shared with VA as it is declassified.
Current information indicates any medical problems associated with
exposure to the substances used in the tests, or during clean-up
operations, would have been apparent shortly after the exposure.
VA will review the medical condition of Project SHAD veterans for
unusual patterns of illness. Any eligible veteran's medical problem
linked to Project SHAD can be treated at VA medical facilities and,
potentially, qualify the veteran for VA disability compensation.
Veterans who believe their health may have been affected by these
tests should contact the SHAD helpline at 1-800-749-8387 or contact VA
by e-mail at shadh...
http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/PressArtInternet.cfm?id=457
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a legal brief nor does it state a legal position. It cannot be
used as evidence of intent, interpretation or precedent in
any legal action.
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