John Patterson
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Back in Oct 1971 I was with VF33 F4j squadron. Performing Bench testing on the AWG 10 Radar Maintenance test bench on USS Independence CVA 62. I performed a few high powers at the test stand into a dummy load. I do not recall ever testing for Radiation Leakage. I sat up by the dish while testing. Back in 2019 I had Mri and they found a Arachnoid Cyst right side of my head. about 1inch by half inch . Its causeing hearing issues and tendinititis. Now at age 74 I have slowly been losing my Balance feeling like a Bobble head. At the Xband Frequency I am wondering if all my problems related to working at the test stand. There were no radar shields and we were not required to wear any Special Gear. Just searching out to see opinions and if any other Vets have issues from Radiation Brain Trauma?