I Need Some Help

[bbknor]

I m ready to file my GWI request for disability. My question is Should I simply put down GWI or GWI and list out the 13 illnesses that affect me or GWI request with more request for the 13 illnesses that affect me.

I think that the request is what makes or breaks one's case in VA decisions. I have most of my documentation. I have none in my SMR because I had ETS'd a week after getting back in country. All the med units were closed as well as the hospitals. I have the reports for the numerous surgerys and office vists over the years and the other unexplanable aches and pains.

So any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all and keep up the fire!

[poolguy11550]

We discussed all this here recently -there is no such thing as "Gulf War Illness" for VA claims purposes-

either you file for direct SC under those regs-or under the "Qualifying Chronic Undiagnosed illnesses" presumptive Persian Gulf War regs. I posted the reg citation -they are all in 38 USCS 1117.

Sometimes they are called CFS or Chronic multisymptom.

You need to take your evidence and meds recs and shape them into the best way to word the claim so that it complies with what VA is looking for.

Just to add a little to the great advice from Berta-

After organizing your evidence, create a cover page detailing the amount of time that you were in the Gulf and the exact locations that you were in while there. List any exposure to oil, burning smoke, DU, or other hazards. Importantly, describe the first date of the onset of your multi-symptoms.