Inland Waterways If the claims folder is … Then … an eFolder submit a request through PIES, using request code O50. Note: Do not resubmit a PIES O50 request if already submitted and a response has been received under prior claims development. a paper claims folder submit a request through PIES, request code O18. i. Requesting JSRRC Verification of Duty or Visitation in the RVN While Serving Aboard Ships on the RVN’s Offshore Waters oron Inland Waterways to submitting a Defense Personnel Records Information Retrieval System (DPRIS) O43 request to JSRRC for verification of herbicide exposure, or prior to determining that there is not sufficient information to obtain the assistance of JSRRC, the development activity must ensure all other possible avenues of verifying exposure to herbicides have been exhausted, to include following the development guidance in M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.H.2.a-e, and consulting the the , and the , which contains the histories of all attack squadrons (“VA” prefix) and strike fighter squadrons (“VFA” prefix), for Navy flight personnel who state they served with a unit in Vietnam. the Veteran has identified a cumulative 60-day time frame for docking or inland waterway travel which may include different dates as long as the cumulative number of days does not exceed 60 days, and the service department has been unable to provide verification that the Veteran went ashore or traveled on inland waterways. Important: In conducting the development above, review all evidence relating to the Veteran’s service (not just what he/she may provide in response to VA requests) and glean dates of sevice in Vietnam waters from the records to the extent possible. The O43 request to JSRRC must include the following information the name and hull number of the ship, such as U.S. Ship (USS) Galveston (CLG-3), and the during which the ship traveled on inland waterways docked to shore or pier, or sent crew members ashore.
b. Units or Other Military Entities Identified by DoD as Operating in the Korean DMZ During the Qualifying Time Period The table below shows the units or other military entities that DoD has identified as operating in the Korean DMZ during the qualifying time period of April 1, 1968, to August 31, 1971. Combat Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division Division Reaction Force 3rd Brigade of the 7th Infantry Division 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry, Counter Agent Company 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 38th Infantry 1st Battalion, 31st Infantry 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry 2nd Squadron, 10th Cavalry 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 31st Infantry Note: Service records may show assignment to either the 2nd or the 7th Infantry Division. 2nd Battalion, 31st Infantry Note: Service records may show assignment to either the 2nd or the 7th Infantry Division. 2nd Battalion, 32nd Infantry 3rd Battalion, 32nd Infantry Note: Service records may show assignment to either the 2nd or the 7th Infantry. 3rd Battalion, 32nd Infantry Note: Service records may show assignment to either the 2nd or the 7th Infantry. 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry 1st Battalion, 73rd Armor 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor 2nd Battalion, 72nd Armor 1st Battalion, 12th Artillery 1st Battalion, 15th Artillery 7th Battalion, 17th Artillery 5th Battalion, 38th Artillery 6th Battalion, 37th Artillery Qualifying Assignments 2nd Military Police Company, 2nd Infantry Division 2nd Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division 13th Engineer Combat Battalion United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint Security Area (UNCSB-JSA) Crew of the USS Pueblo
a. Considering Claims for Benefits Based on Birth Defects Claims for benefits for a with spina bifida and other birth defects, to include development procedures, are discussed in , and additional benefits for natural children born with certain birth defects to female Vietnam Veterans have been authorized under PL 106-419. Important: The law limits the birth defects for which VA may pay benefits. Do not award compensation for the following condition on the basis that SC for these conditions is not authorized by law birth defects resulting from a familial disorder a birth-related injury, or a fetal or neonatal infirmity, with well-established, unrelated causes. Reference: For more information on claims for benefits for defects from children of Vietnam Veterans, see M21-1, Part VI , and . 9. Other Development Procedures for Claims Under the Nehmer Stipulation for Disabilities Resulting From Exposure to Herbicides Introduction This topic contains information on developing claims under the Nehmer stipulation for disabilities resulting from exposure to herbicides, including development actions following claims folder review EP control of claims the Nehmer stipulation information to include in Nehmer development letters to the Veteran scheduling an examination for a Nehmer and returned mail procedures for claims based on the Nehmer stipulation. Change Date January 20, 2016 a. Development Actions Following Claims Folder Review Development actions following a Nehmer claims folder review may include development for medical evidence verification of service