IS NOT YOUR FRIEND. How this guy keeps his job is beyond me. I went to see him last Friday to discuss my denied claim for herbicide exposure while serving in Thailand in 67-68. He read my denial letter and echoed what it said, vet did not serve in Vietnam nor does the vets military medical records show any treatment for prostate cancer while on active duty. WTF. He also said dioxin herbicides were only used at U Tapao in 1965 so I could not have been exposed. I showed him a copy of the VA web site stating Thailand vets may have been exposed between 62 and 71. I also discovered that agent orange has a half life of 9-15 years in top soil. I am going to speak with a rep at the Dallas hospital tomorrow and get a second opinion. I really hate to spend the money on a lawyer but it looks like I may have to. Updates to follow.....chris3