Between 2001 and 2014, the US government used the term 'Operation Enduring Freedom' to describe the War in Afghanistan. With more than 775,000
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According to the VA, as it relates to VA disability benefits, Gulf War service is considered being active military at any point in the Southwest Asia war theater starting on August 2, 1990, until the present time. One striking condition that seems to be impacting Gulf War Veterans is "Gulf War Syndrome". VA does not formally recognize it as a medical condition.; instead they like to call it "chronic multisymptom illness", "undiagnosed illnesses", or another common one "Medically Unexplained Chronic Multisymptom Illnesses" also known as "MUCMI" for short. Common symptoms include unexplained fatigue, joint pain, digestive issues such as GERD, IBS, respiratory issues, memory problems, and much more. In this section of our blog, we cover everything there is to know about Gulf War Syndrome and Gulf War claims.
Here are our Top 10 Gulf War and Gulf War Syndrome Blogs:
- Gulf War Syndrome and How It Affects Veterans
- Infectious Diseases Affecting Gulf War Veterans
- Vaccines and Gulf War Illness
- Will the VA Compensate Me For Mefloquine Toxicity?
- Fibromyalgia VA Ratings and Gulf War Vets
- Cipro and Gulf War Syndrome
- Gulf War Veterans Face Bigger Challenges With Claims Process
- VA Benefits for Gulf War Illnesses: Service Connection
- VA Benefits for Gulf War Veterans - Part 1
- VA Benefits for Gulf War Veterans - Part 2
2023 Guide to Gulf War Syndrome VA Benefits
Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) is also known as ‘Desert Storm Diseases’ or simply ‘Gulf War Illness.' This condition includes symptoms that have been
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What You Need to Know About Depleted Uranium Exposure in Veterans
Depleted uranium munitions are one of the common causes of depleted uranium exposure in veterans. Veterans who worked with this type of munition and
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COPD and the Gulf War
Along with PTSD, medical issues like Gulf War Syndrome and COPD are marching up the ranks in prevalence today. Gulf War Syndrome, a medically
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Fibromyalgia VA Ratings and Gulf War Vets
If you served in the Gulf War and have since developed fibromyalgia, you may be eligible for disability benefits. Fibromyalgia VA rating and benefits
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Burn Pits: the New Agent Orange?
What is a Burn Pit? Burn pits were originally a temporary solution in military camps to the build-up of refuse and waste until incinerators and
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Will the VA Compensate Me For Mefloquine Toxicity?
Anti-Malaria Medication Mefloquine (brand name: Lariam) has been issued by the U.S. Military since the early 1990s as the primary antimalarial drug
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Infectious Diseases Affecting Gulf War Veterans
It's All in the Water: Infectious Diseases We take water for granted. With most Americans growing up with clean water, we often don’t think twice
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Gulf War Veterans Face Bigger Challenges With Claims Process
When a veteran files a claim, he or she assumes that the laws and processes the VA governs itself by are uniform across the country. After all, other
Learn MoreCipro and Gulf War Syndrome
Cipro, or ciprofloxacin, is a common antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class. It was the first of its class created by Bayer in 1981 and subsequently
Learn MoreGulf War Registry Health Exam
The Gulf War Registry health exam for veterans includes an exposure and medical history, laboratory tests, and a physical exam. A VA health
Learn MoreAirborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
The VA is urging Veterans that served in the Southwest Asia Theater of operations to complete an online survey and report any concerns or symptoms
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