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Yahya abdullah-Aziz 58 L/cpl E-3 United States Marine Corps
Philadelphia, PA United States
Dear Madame/Sir,
Thanks for giving me this opportunity to share my story. I'm a Vietnam Veteran awarded the Purple Heart for injuries substained after hitting a land mine on 3 July 1970 then discharged from the Marine Corps on 29 August 1970 with no counseling or after care. Both of ear drums were damaged,rocks were imbeded in my skin,I was knocked unconcusious,I've suffered headaches ever since,ringing in my ears, and continued thoughts of the incidents, those who died and incarcerated in 1972. Needless to say my quality of life has been a nightmare ever since. Upon seeking help from the VA I was given a hearing test 0% disability and darovons for pain.After suffering a crisis situation in 2005, the VA decided I had PTSD. My head tramau has never been addressed.Previously doctors have looked in my ears and have determined that I'm find. I cannot go on like this, I realize now I must seek help. What kind of doctors deal specificly with head tramau? Thanks for allowing me to get this off my chest.
