Reminder Battle for VA Benefits Doesn't End Until We Give Up

Vietnam Vet dies waiting on military benefits after Agent Orange exposure 
WREG News
BY STEPHANIE SCURLOCK
MAY 8, 2015

In our investigation WREG found out his wife can file to receive his benefits if he died from one of these presumptive diseases caused by Agent Orange.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A sad update to a WREG investigation into problems facing Vietnam vets and their families.

Thursday morning, the vet we introduced you to last week passed away.

His death came hours after finishing paper work for full benefits.

WREG found out this battle may not be over. This is exactly what so many Vietnam vets fear dying before their benefits kick in. 

New wars created a backlog as older vets got sick and eventually passed away. However, in our investigation we learned the fight can continue even after death. 

 “Do you want to die at home or do you want to die at the hospital. That’s why I’m here. I’m here to die,” said Paul Hines last week to WREG.

Paul Hines got his wish to die at home. read more here