[dloop]

I am a 65 year old vietnam vet, and have been dealing with rls for at least 10 years, and am currently on Mirapex, which helps. I have to wear support hose if I drive long distances or fly. I was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, and now am learning that the RLS may be a symptom of PN. PN is considered a Presumptive disease by the VA, i.e. if you have PN and served in Vietnam, it is presumed that it is caused by Agent Orange. I am looking for information to connect the RLS to PN, so I may get the appropriate treatment from the VA and file a claim for the disability associated with it.

[bgt1121]

hi
i also have RLS and sfn i was able to get some infoon the connection between the two from the rls org they can be found on the web. also my dad who is also a vietnam vet has the same his is connected to agent orange.Hope it helps

[Darlene]

dloop,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Here are a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

In this forum there a good number of friends to help you:
Peripheral Neuropathy:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum20.html

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[Rrae]

Originally Posted by dloop

I am a 65 year old vietnam vet, and have been dealing with rls for at least 10 years, and am currently on Mirapex, which helps. I have to wear support hose if I drive long distances or fly. I was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, and now am learning that the RLS may be a symptom of PN. PN is considered a Presumptive disease by the VA, i.e. if you have PN and served in Vietnam, it is presumed that it is caused by Agent Orange. I am looking for information to connect the RLS to PN, so I may get the appropriate treatment from the VA and file a claim for the disability associated with it.

Welcome to NT!

First let me just say 'Thank you' for serving our country.
I'm sorry about these symptoms you are having and I hope you can get some answers real soon.

The Peripheral Neuropathy forum is LOADED with great information. You'll get wonderful feedback. I hope the VA comes through for you and that the disability is hassle-free.
We have a forum here regarding disability. There's alot of good tips and info there also.

It's great to have you here!
Make yourself right at home - you're among friends!

Caring,
Rae