Laura Springston
@Laura Springston
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Joined Dec 2020 •
Active 3 years ago
Biography
| Name | Laura Springston |
| Nickname | laura-springston |
| Year of Birth | 11/01/1945 |
| Gender | Male |
| Location | Anaheim, CA |
| Relationship | Family |
| Short Bio | Tom Springston suffered from IPF caused by Agent Orange in Vietnam. He died from it (0n death certificate)on July 30,2020. He applied for disability for IPF 3 x times and was denied. After his death I continued his application and was again denied even though his death certificate said pulmonary Fibrosis. The Va gave him diabetes for Agent Orange and Ishcemia for Agent Orange. I believe they continue to deny this because of the number of Vietnam Vets that have it. |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | VA Long Beach & Anaheim Memorial |
| Current medication regimen | NA |
| Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
| How did you find us? | Other |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | He was diagnosed 31/2 years ago but could not get anti-fibrotic medication form the VA till approximately 8/6 months before death |
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