James Ashbaugh, 76, said he is too old to be placed on the deceased donor transplant list. Author: Mariah Medina (KENS5) Updated: 9:51 PM CDT April 26, 2021
SAN ANTONIO From his four years in the Navy, to the several years he and his wife spent fostering young children, Vietnam war veteran James Ashbaugh has lived much of his life in service to others. Now, the 76-year-old is asking for help.
Ashbaugh was exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the 60 s. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, it was a tactical herbicide used by the U.S. military for control of vegetation,” that resulted in a variety of illness in those exposed.