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  1. Researchers Think They've Found the Cause of Gulf War Illness

    https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/05/17/researchers-think-theyve-found-cause-of-gulf-war-illness.html?ESRC=mr_220523.nl Just saw this. It sheds some light which the VA will likely say needs to be peer reviewed for the next 20 years. But what about other veterans who did not serve directly in theater? Did they also develop the same weaker variant of the gene which helps to digest pesticides or was it a strange coincidence?...

    Asked by Vync,

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  2. Gulf War Illness and CLL

    I served in Desert Storm and now have CLL. How do I get this checked out?

    Asked by dwbell98,

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  3. burn pits

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  4. VA Press Release 10-27-21 Persian Gulf War veterans

    Thank you to anyone here who joined me in commenting on this proposed regulation at the Federal Register web site in the past open comment period. I posted this news here before but it pays to repeat as it is now a formal regulation: "VA extends presumptive period for Persian Gulf War Veterans WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended the presumptive period to Dec. 31, 2026 for qualifying chronic disabilities rated 10% or more resulting from undiagnosed illnesses in Persian Gulf War Veterans to ensure benefits established by Congress are fairly administered. If an extension of the current presumptive period was not implemented, s…

    Asked by Berta,

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  5. Skin condition

    So the VA is saying my Dercums disease and scaring have the same issues as they both cause pain in the skin. So in my last rating they stated I had not maxed out the rating. I don't understand what this is as I am at 60% under general. How can i go any higher on this rating as I feel this condition is by far the worst?

    Asked by shrekthetank1,

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  6. Gulf War Illness

    Hello everyone. My name is Eric and I am rated at 80% for sever back spasms, anxiety, depression. I also have complex ptsd from childhood. I have va surcical consult with the va for more lipomas right on my sciatic nerve yet again. Every 6 or 7 years mulitiple excisions. I may have hearing loss AF vet flightline part delivery 6 years. Do you think pursueing both will pull me over the top?

    Asked by ERHATHAWAY,

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  7. Gulf War Illness

    For +10 years, I have been rated at 40% for fibromyalgia as a presumptive to my service is SW Asia. I completed Gulf War registry, etc over a decade ago. I have also been being treated for years for unexplained hives/dermatitis as well as disturbed sleep (no apnea, but no REM sleep). I have been having headaches for years, but about a year ago was diagnosed with migraines and prescribed medications that I continue to take. My question is, can I file for migraines as part of the "undiagnosed illness" presumptive to my SW Asia service, or am I not allowed to because I am already diagnosed and compensated for fibromyalgia? Thank you.

    Asked by hieveryone,

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  8. CFS

    A noncompensable evaluation is assigned from November 15, 2019. Service connection has been established from the day VA received your formal application on February 19, 2013. Your claim has been continuously pursued. They assigned a 0 percent evaluation and deferred for: VA medical opinion. I have a C&P exam this week. The question I'm asking if I get 10%-100% would they back pay me from March 2013 for what ever the percent they rate me at.

    Asked by KFEDERAL,

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  9. Gulf War Veteran in 1995?

    Good Evening, I have a question in regards to who qualifies as a Gulf War Veteran being able to claim certain issues under the presumptive criteria. I read that in order to have Gulf War Syndrome or to be diagnosed with "un-diagnosed illnesses" related to the Gulf War that you would of had to been part of Desert Shield, Desert Storm etc., and those that served in the Gulf during 1991. How about those that were in the Gulf in 1995. I have a friend that was on the USS Belleau Wood in 1995. They were part of Operation United Shield helping safeguard those exiting Somalia. He was given pills to take during his month there that caused very bad stomach issues that hav…

    Asked by Bridgetteg2006,

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  10. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia/ Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

    I've been reading and trying to find resources for this condition. I just got hit with it out of the blue and it landed me in the hospital for 8 days or so. It got real serious and quite scary when they were talking about removing organs and constant blood and platelet transfusions. As there is no known specific cause for this disease it is difficult to research. Has anyone who has been to SW Asia, 2007-2008, had any problems with coming down with this? If so what treatment path did you take and how are you managing with the choices you made.

    Asked by ArNG11,

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  11. Menstual Issues For Gulf War Vets

    Does anyone have any information on what is meant by menstrual disorders listed as a presumptive injury with persian gulf veterans. The reason I ask is that I was recently awarded my persian gulf claim but for only a few items listed. They did not address the menstrual issue listed. However, I have a second claim that dates back a few years prior to my gulf war claim for the menstraul long before it became a presumptive injury. It was denied and is on appeal at the BVA, but again this is before the presumptive injury came out and it is on the list. In my case, I have a history in my military record of menstrual issues that started after the gulf, eventually leading into a…

    Asked by vetinpa,

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  12. ME/CFS- Gulf. Service connection without presumption

    We are currently in the process of applying. In the three steps we have perfect for 1 and 3 but struggling with the service connect. We have the diagnosis moderate/severe with many doctors over many years, almost textbook. We have a timeline And progression that clearly points to something happening during the summer/fall of 2002. I’ve been declining/progressing for over a decade until the point if severity. I had to leave my full time job in the summer of 2018. The issue, and my question, is that in reading anything on ME/CFS or Gulf the VA tends to go on presumption of being in the gulf but medical research shows that there are much stronger theories that d…

    Asked by JmcG,

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  13. Fibromyalgia Vs. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    http://fmcfsme.com/ Fibromyalgia (FM) makes you feel tired and causes muscle pain and "tender points." Tender points are places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms or legs that hurt when touched. People with fibromyalgia may have other symptoms, such as: Widespread musculoskeletal painHeadachesNon restorative sleepFatiguePsychological distressSpecific regions of localized tendernessMorning stiffnessTingling or numbness in hands and feetHeadaches, including migrainesIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Problems with thinking and memory (called "fibro fog")Painful menstrual periods and other pain syndromes CFS stands for chronic fatig…

    Asked by pacmanx1,

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  14. Nexus letter for Hives due to Toxic Exposures

    Hello all. I am seeking any knowledge or advice on my current claim. I conducted a video conference with a law judge on October 11th, 2019. I am seeking a claim for chronic idiopathic urticaria(hives) that I've been battling for close to 28 years. I conducted (2) Persian Gulf War clinical studies and evaluations at Walter Reed back in the early 90's. The file acknowledges that I have this chronic illness but I lack a nexus letter or imo. The judge found my testimony to be very credible and identified a treatment for dermatitis while I was in service. I also sought medical treatment on the private side, Dermatologist, immunologist, and internist, with the same chro…

    Asked by Shawn8955,

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  15. Re-Opening a 2016 GWI claim - Fibromyalgia DBQ

    So, before I knew much about the VA and their love for vets, I submitted my first GWI claim. I filed for symptoms (Stomach issues, sleeplessness, bi lateral arm/shoulder pain, short term memory loss). I had a forgetful C&P doc, I had no idea beforehand what the eam was for, I was nervous as shit and I didn't know enough to press him on examining other issues. I went 26 years without touching the VA and here I was at a C&P exam. I was rated 30% for IBS, all other contentions denied because dr said I denied having any other issues. This week I was diagnosed by a family practice NPC with fibromyalgia, they ordered bloodwork to exclede Rheumatoid Arthritis a…

    Asked by IMEF-Gunny,

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  16. Fibromyalgia

    I served in the Persian Gulf during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. I have been recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia/ Myofascial syndrome by two seperate nurse practioners one of them being my primary care provider and the other in the pain clinic. My primary care provider filled out a Disability Benefits Questionnaire where she stated by pain was not responding to treatment and that her opinion that it was least as likely as not related to my service in the Persian Gulf and exposure to possible environmental causes. I have filed a claim with my VSO and still waiting on a decision. My primary care provider has completed all the blood work to rule out other causes such…

    Asked by flyfisher,

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  17. Gwi Approved, Migraines Denied

    Hello All, Here's the background on the claim for fellow GWI vets, and some questions... I recently received the approval on the first claim for GWI, awarded 30%. This was an FDC that I filed with assistance of a VSO, so there were likely some errors made in the initial application. (I hadn't found this site yet and have since learned the error of my ways...) But at the end of the day it's a win, with 2 1/2 yrs of retro. No big payday though, as I have to pay back a tidy little sum of SSB from 20 yrs ago. VERBATIM from the Decision Letter: "Gulf War undiagnosed illness to include dizziness,short term memory loss, impaired gait, loss of balance and …

    Asked by SincityCJ,

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  18. Questions on new gulf war claim

    Sorry in advance for length of post. Getting ready to file: Gulf War 1 vet. Have diagnosis and VA DBQ form from Civilian Dr for Fibromyalgia. Also looking to file for PTSD, Tinnitus and flat foot (flat foot issue happened in basic, figured toss it in). Only have diagnosis for Fibro. Is it ok to file pending the VA med/psych exams for the others. Also, I have severe insomnia issues that are a combination from pain from the fibro, nightmares assoc with the PTSD issues and old fashion staring at the walls for hours insomnia. Can/Should I file for insomnia secondary to the Fibro and/or PTSD now or wait until when/if the other items are approved first? Thanks for any advice!

    Asked by StillHere2,

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  19. Fibromyalgia claims

    I am curious if any one has used the FM/a test to file a fibro claim. https://fmtest.com/faq/

    Asked by GPM,

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  20. Lipoma, Dercum’s Disease, Adiposis Dolorosa, Fatty Tissue Rheumatism, Juxta-Articular Adiposis Dolorosa, Lipomatosis Dolorosa Morbus Dercum's

    To all of my Sisters and Brothers with this disease. For all of those who have fought this in the past, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I wanted to get this out as I am in my appeal stage and just realized the verbiage on this has changed and the diagnostic code to better address the issues. The diagnostic code I was given is 7819-7821. The Skin Basic Rating System The Basic Rating System below is used to rate many (but not all) of the skin conditions on this page. Find your condition first to see if it is rated under this system. It is vital that you understand how the VA defines systemic and topical treatments in order to determine your corre…

    Asked by shrekthetank1,

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  21. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    Please review/comment on what you think my % might be. Thanks Snake Chronic Fatigue Syndrome DBQ.pdf

    Asked by snake doctor,

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  22. Researchers find evidence of DNA damage in Vets with Gulf War illness

    Researchers find evidence of DNA damage in Vets with Gulf War illness Share Tweet Share October 19, 2017 By Mike Richman Veterans Affairs Research Communications (Source: VA.gov) “Mitochondrial dysfunction among Veterans with GWI may help explain, in part, the persistence of this illness for over 25 years.” Researchers say they have found the “first direct biological evidence” of damage in Veterans with Gulf War illness to DNA within cellular structures … Continue reading

    Asked by Tbird,

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  23. CONTAMINATION FROM MILITARY BASES

    To all my veteran brothers out there we were all exposed to high volumes of contamination in all military bases, the ones that are highly contaminated are labeled SUPERFUND SITES please go to google type in those two words and prepare yourself with what you learn you will not believe what you will discover, you might be able to link your illnesses to what you discover. Good Blessings to you all, Air Force1962-1966 Travis AFB 1962-1964 Elmendorf 1964-1966 Both highly contaminated

    Asked by Nino4fun,

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  24. Iraq vet Burn pit/ Oil fire award

    https://www.va.gov/vetapp16/Files6/1645861.txt This is the same form of cancer I posted a link to in the AO forum today to clarify John Mc Claim's cancer as described by Ben Krause. Glioblastoma is not a presumptive to AO regulations or to Gulf War regulations. However, evidence is everything as the widow in the AO link and this veteran, as well, succeeded. NOTHING is Impossible. This vet had solid and proactive representation from their vet rep-------.........something we usually have to do for ourselves.

    Asked by Berta,

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  25. Report says GWVs denied 80% of the time

    https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/report-va-claims-for-gulf-war-illness-denied-80-percent-of-the-time-1.477436#.WWTfgrpFwaE

    Asked by Berta,

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