Vets of every era have had government caused issues. The latest is burn pits in the middle east and bad hearing protection they had been issued by the lowest bidder without proper testing to see if they actually performed as stated. (I smell a brother in law deal)Yes, sadly most of the Vietnam Vets fit into his scenario , or all other exposure related concerns already recognized. Considering all of them at least for their working lives paid taxes too and probably passed away before the age of retirement or benefits. If you are dead, there is nothing, if you are still alive here's a couple bucks-ok?