To recognize occupationally repetitive exposure to low-level blast in the military as a health hazard.

Mortarman for 12 years, including Army and Army National Guard. Over the years my memory has gotten significantly worse, I am quickly irritable, and my personality has changed for the worst. I strongly believe this is due to the tens of thousands of repeated concussive blasts over the past decade that I have been exposed to. Make this right. I worry for mine and my family’s future.

I was assigned to the mortar section during operation just cause. After that experience I now know what those guys go through. Prior to that I had no idea.

USMC 97-01 active duty. 60mm and 81mm mortars. Service connected for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. I am filing for more conditions and for those who are on the fence or don't think they are deserving you should reconsider. As veterans we help and support one another and petitions like this leads and points the way. As others have pointed out, it is hard to ignore the growing evidence and research showing how neurological, behavioral and neurodegenerative changes and effect us. Stay strong, stay resilient and keep the pressure on.

I served as a combat medic on 3 tours in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. Infantry, Cavalry and as a flight medic. I whole heartedly support this movement.

Served for 3 yrs as an 11C gunner and AG on 60, 81, and 120mm Mortars. Fired hundreds of 120 rounds, currently experiencing ear ringing, brain fog, confusion, not remembering how to get places et cetra

My brain is fried, please help

ACTIVE DUTY ARMY- 17 YEARS MORTARMAN 11C

The troops wore devices measuring their (ANS) functioning -- which manages "fight or flight" and "rest and digest" functions, affecting involuntary processes such as heart rate and blood pressure -- in November. The test results showed ANS functioning decreased by 33% compared to a healthy baseline, compared to 9% for airborne jumpers and 12% for concussed college athletes.

Finally

The research is in. The DOD knows. The VA knows. Congress and the Executive Branches know. It is past time to make all chronic post-concussion injuries, presumptive and service-connect ALL of the conditions caused by occupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blast exposure.

Way over due!

11C

I was a 11c I have massive brain bleeds that leave me incapacitated I beg for help and recognition of our injuries

The science is there the VA just needs to act

I am a former 4.2 Infantry Mortar man with disabilities due to weapons exercises

I never knew !!! I started getting dizzy and went to the doctor they never said anything if I had been a Mortarman I never heard of the over pressure. I am more than happy to sign

11C on the 120 and 81 mm. I suffer from tinnitus, hearing loss, migraines, headaches, dizzy spells, memory loss and other neurological issues. Always told it is caused by some other health issues and can never get any of them service connected except for the tinnitus.

11C for 17 years. OIF 1, OEF VI & VIII.

Hooah!

11C 20 years hearing loss with tinnitus service connected