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Subject: Parkinson's Disease and Malathion Exposure

Author:
Craig Ohlson

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Date Posted: 16:03:28 09/06/03 Sat

I was a dog handler at Binh Thuy 66/67 and Tuy Hoa 68/69. While I don't remember exactly how often we dipped the dogs, it was pretty regular. I had a particularly large and aggresive dog (Rebel 801X) at Tuy Hoa and remember spending more time in the dip tank than he did. I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes in 1992 and was successful in a VA Claim when that was recognized by them a couple of years ago. Four years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and have been fighting that with the VA, I had a partial victory when they recognized that Parkinson's can be exacerbated by stress, ie PTSD. I am still pursuing my Parkinson's Claim and will add the Malathion as a cause.

If anyone needs info on how I have approached this with the VA drop me a note. Also any Malthion information you have as it concerns dog/dog handler exposure would be appreciated. I would also like to hear from anyone with Parkinson's or similar problems.

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Joey Monroe
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Date Posted: 20:02:36 02/27/04 Fri

I was a dog handler in two remote missle sites in Southern Florida from 75 to 78. Due to the heavy tick and mosquito infestation we dipped our dogs often. As kennel master for one of those sites I often prepared and disposed of the dip for other handlers. In addition to this exposure we, on sentry duty, wore thick applications of insecticide on our clothing and exposed skin. Also, several times a week, during the late night and early morning, an insecticide fogging truck would drive through the site emitting clouds of insecticides which lingered in the air for up to an hour afterwards. We not only accompanied the driver, for security reasons, but continued walking sentry in the mist for up to four hours. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at the age of 43 but developed the associated tremors at 35 years old. I've had on and off problems with extremity numbness and swallowing but have been told by my neurologist that these problems may be associated with Parkinson's Disease.

I wish you great success in you negotiations with the VA.