New Congressional Bill For Navy Vietnam War Veterans

We veterans need help from the American people. We need public support for action. We ask you to urge your members of Congress to co-sponsor the Bill. Without public support, nothing happens.

U.S. sailor in the Vietnam War

(MEDIA, PA) - The 112th Congress failed to pass law for Vietnam War veterans. The law would have afforded all U.S. Navy Vietnam vets VA benefits.

New House Bill HR-543, The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act. This Bill was introduced to the 113th Congress by Congressman Gibson (NY). The Bill if passed will afford VA benefits to all U.S. Naval personnel engaged in the Vietnam war who served at sea never having boots on ground for Agent Orange exposure.

In submitting a VA claim for Agent Orange exposure, the veteran must show proof of Naval service in the territorial waters of the Republic of Vietnam. In addition, medical history for one or more acceptable diseases recognized by the VA for exposure. A copy of the veteran’s DD-214 must be submitted with VA claim.

We veterans need help from the American people. We need public support for action. We ask you to urge your members of Congress to co-sponsor the Bill. Without public support, nothing happens.

Additionally, go to www.causes.com in the search box type Agent Orange Act, page down to the title, sign the Petition.

By: John J. Bury, US Navy, retired, Vietnam war veteran Media, Pa.

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John Bury represents both his interests and those of military veterans, with an emphasis on the U.S. Navy, and specific interest in health-related issues stemming from Agent Orange contamination; a rampant problem affecting so many who didn't necessarily have the deadly chemical dropped on their heads while fighting in Vietnam's jungles. John was onboard the USS Sacramento (AOE-1) a fast combat support ship from Oct. 1967 to Feb. 1972, making four deployments to Vietnam waters.

Now an activist and writer, John lives in the aptly named Pennsylvania city, Media, where he continues to seek justice while becoming a larger and larger voice of the movement. John has a college degree (AS) Management from Delaware County Community College, and he taught disciplines of engineering at Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. When he isn't writing articles, performing research or rallying support for his fellow military veterans, John enjoys fishing; he is an amateur artist, and also spends time gardening and traveling. You can write to John Bury at Email: johnb1936@verizon.net