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

I've been of Mortman for over 10 years and an instructor was heavy motors after every live fire. All personnel have headaches to severe migraines. It takes several days to recover.

My life has been fundamentally changed between the tinnitus and migraines.

I've been an 11C for a decade now and I notice many of the same symptoms related to TBI even though I've never had one officially. Thank You guys for what you're doing.

After 6 years as an 0341 mortarman on an 81mm mortar crew, I left the Marine Corps. As I transitioned to civilian life I began noticing symptoms I had no explanation for but affected my daily life such as memory problems, anxiety, tenitus and balance issues. After learning about this group and hearing the stories from so many service members like me, I finally have an explanation for what I’ve been feeling. It is time that the VA understands this as well

11C shooting 120mm mortars OIF5-7 and OIF8-9. This is a significant issue affecting countless mortar men in the defense of the US.

America is better than letting veterans suffer with the consequences of keeping her free. This should already be recognized and these vets taken care of in every way. Cut some of the BS wasteful spending if cost is the issue. This is a serious threat to those of us exposed to these kinds of brain injuries.

Keep going

I served as an 11C for 81mm and Stryker mounted 120MM systems. I get migraines that last hours, get lost on a daily basis. After firing multiple fire missions after my 2nd year I started to notice stars in my vision after each round was fired. Almost as if my “bell got rung” like in boxing or MMA.

I'm all too familiar with these issues and the need to classify as an occupational hazard. Fully support your efforts both personally and as an organization.

As a mortarman of 5 years, I have experienced tinnitus and memory loss on a regular basis since my time in the service. I'm glad to see someone is standing up for us. I'm also both sad and happy to know that I'm not alone in this.

I was a mortarman from 1984-2001. This is the good fight!

I was a 11C for about 1 years 9 months in AL Army National Guard and 3.5 years in US Army at Ft Stewart, GA. I have constant tinnitus, headaches, and I am receiving therapy for anger issues all that I've had for years following my service. I absolutely loved being a soldier but never could have imagined the toll it was taking on my body.

Hey, I am a former 11C and I feel like I have been experiencing a lot of the same symptoms listed on your page. Thank you for bringing attention to this.

I was mortar man for 20 years I have memory loss and so hearing loss. I was 60mm ,81mm,4.2 mm and 120mm mortars.

As an 11C who fired all mortar systems 60, 81, 120 & 4.2 for over 5 years. I can attest the daily tension headaches/tinnitus. With no in-service medical records due fear of being labeled or becoming ineffective now has turned into fighting with VA for Benefits and compensation. Having this identified as a presumptive condition would assist our war fighters long after the battle is over!

help my brother with his medical problems please

nearly 10 years as a mortar man and starting to feel the effects. thanks for fighting the fight.

I spent 7 years as an 11C mostly in Battalion on a 120mm and three years as a 12B. Now I'm a veteran looking for answers. I'm so thankful for this movement.

I have spent the last 10 years as an 11C in the Army. After firing thousands of mortar rounds (120mm, 81mm, and 60mm) I constantly many concussion like symptoms that come and go throughout the days and nights. Hope this movement is taken seriously and more mortarmen start to speak up!

I was knocked unconscious for 2 weeks after dropping 2000 120mm in Afghanistan.