I have finished all of my treatments and am in the recovery phase. I put in for compensation with the VA. Although BOT is not "presumed" for vets with "boots on the ground" I have seen a few folks fight denials and get compensation. Just wondering if there are any of you out there??

John Retired US Government (DoD)
Age: 61
SCC/BOT discovered neck mass 11/08
Removed neck mass 09/01/09
Final Diagnosis after scoping on 02/08/09
Chemotherapy and Radiation: Paclitaxel and Carboplatin, 8 weeks of chemo (1X weekly) and daily radiation both sides of neck). First treatment 03/02/09