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Has anyone done in research into the increased autism rates in the children of Viet Nam Veterans? I have recently read some articles because my mother started receiving benefits for my father who was a veteran and died at age 55 from complications of diabetes and high blood pressure. He had both from his mid-twenties, well before he had weight problems, and was never able to totally control them. I was curious why the VA thought the diabetes was from his service.
I have found out Agent… read more
That's because it has come out in the next generation grandchildren obviously affected dna. Two out of three of mine have it.
I have heard of problems with children from Vet Nam vets.
I don't know much about it
Harriet@
My dad just called and told me the VA asked him about his children's (my brother and myself) health. He said fine, but after home thought he should of mentioned 2 grandkids with autism. Now doing research to see if my two boys with autism and my daughter with immune and bone problems are maybe from his agent orange exposure. He is getting benefits, but maybe the grandkids could get some help....
Only genetic causes can skip a generation. Environmental exposure to toxics don't pass down through generations except if the mothers were exposed during pregnancy. Anyone know of any disease where that isn't true? Since 10% of the males of that generation served in Vietnam, it's not surprising to hear that about grandfathers who served in Vietnam having grandchildren with autism.
I've heard that the chemical that was sprayed may cause problems.
Harriet
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