Blue Water Navy

I served on the U.S.S.Oriskany(CVA-34) from 6-71 to 2-75, did three WestPac cruises on her. On the WestPac tour of 72-73,a so called rash appear on my body. I still have the rash today it has never went away. It is looks like a blackhead but it is not at all like it. The VA diagnosed it as a Severe Acneform Dermatitis. Two years ago the VA diagnosed me with Type 2 Diabetes.I went to VSO to file a claim, he told that he would not put in a claim because I the Boots On Ground and I served off the coast. I need help anybody can give as the meds the VA has meon doe not agree with me.

James,
I don't know where you are, relative to how much choice you've got, but don't give up on the VSO route. Try the County VSO... talk to others. I'll bet American Legion has a post near you. Ask them if they know anything about this Blue Water Navy thing and/or are they willing to learn. Their help can make all the difference in the world. You have a 40%+ chance of claim award using a VSO than not.
None of them know everything, and a few of them know nothing. Ask around. Additionally, you'll learn a lot from this group that will give you the confidence to take a stab at it yourself.
Welcome Aboard,

-Rossie