Gulf War Illness

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1. 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, July 20, 2017

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3. 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, July 11, 2017

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4. 321 days and counting @ Indy RO

   I'm a Gulf War Vet, Marine Corps So, here's my timeline: Filed June 6th 2016 (Gastro-intestinal distubances (Alt. diarrhea/constipation, bloating, leakage), sleeplessness,Short term memory issues, bi-lateral shoulder pain, bi-lateral arm pain) January 2017 - First C&P (lasted about an hour, DBQ, x-ray, hemmoroid check) Awarded 30% for undiagnosed illness (Gastro-intestinal) All other items deferred pending further evidence gathering VSR added stool incontinence to my claim based on C&P results January 13,2017 - Found out through myhealthevet VA notes that the C&P exam was sent back to doc (VA hospital) as incomplete as he was…

   Asked by IMEF-Gunny, June 7, 2017

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5. Gulf War General Medical Examination

   Hello, I had my C&P over the weekend for Gulf War, please let me know your thought on what you think my % might be. Thanks Snake Gulf War General Medical Exam Conditions .pdf

   Asked by snake doctor, November 21, 2016

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6. Money deposited into bank account

   Its been a long 2 years trying to claim IBS, Shoulder impingment, and tinnitus. Just received some money from va. But dont know what for. ebenifits will not allow me to register. What can I do to get more info.

   Asked by Charlieg, March 31, 2017

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7. Getting ready to file

   I have been gathering my evidence and records to get ready to file for Gulf War Illness, trying to get it done before my year from retiring. Im trying to do a FDCI think Im pretty covered. My question is, should I file for Gulf War Illness and put the other conditions as secondary, such as IBS, etc...or should I file each diagnoses separately and hit the box that says it was caused by a Gulf War hazard?

   Asked by Plumbob, March 27, 2017

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8. FIBROMYALGIA

   So I am a GW veteran with service in southwest Asia Persian Gulf area. I have been out of service since 2004. I have had muscle and joint pain symptoms of Fibro over the past few years and was just recently diagnosis by a VA rheumatologist with Fibromyalgia. I have no documentation of this condition or related symptoms in my STR, unless TMJ joint pain systems would be a consideration? My question: since I didn't have any symptoms of Fibro on active duty, can I file a claim as "Fibromyalgia presumptive to service in the Gulf War/southwest Asia"? WOULD APPRECIATE ANY GUIDANCE!

   Asked by alre, February 24, 2017

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9. Fibromyalgia

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

   Asked by snake doctor, November 21, 2016

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10. Intestinal Condition

    Please review/comment on what you think my % might be. Intestinal Conditions .pdf

    Asked by snake doctor, November 21, 2016

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11. Presumptive Period for Manifestation of Disability Under 38 CFR 3.317

    All, I was just scrolling thru the "M21-1 Changes By Date" on the KnowVA site and came across the below info for the new GW Presumptive date. I thought I would share. The presumptive period for manifestation of qualifying chronic disability under 38 CFR 3.317 begins on the date following last performance of active military, naval, or air service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the GW, and extends through December 31, 2021.

    Asked by Scotter04, November 15, 2016

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12. gulf war and iraq vets check out this video

    ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQcCWaLXXJI

    Asked by 63SIERRA, October 15, 2016

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13. what is SMC for being legally blind in both eyes?

    To begin, I claimed glaucoma and optic atrophy on my disability claim. In January 2016, my private eye doctor of 15 years, informed that I was legally blind. He filled out the VA Disability Questionnaire and indicated that in both eyes I have severe glaucoma, severe vision field loss, cataracts, and optical atrophy. In September 2016, I my decision response from the VA and says glaucoma was denied, no evidence in service treatment records, VA, and private medical records. Yet, for optical atrophy, it was denied but indicates that my service treatment records shows that optical atrophy was evidenced and manifested in the military service but no evidenced in VA or privat…

    Asked by NMNavVet, October 7, 2016

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