On August 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army invaded the nation state of Kuwait. This set off a chain reaction which lead to George Bush, Sr., sending over 500,000 thousand American troops to the Southwest Asia and Persian Gulf area for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Veterans who…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is commonly seen in Gulf War Veterans, but it is certainly not limited to this group. Unfortunately, it is one of the more difficult disabilities to diagnosis and prove, making it even more difficult for Veterans to receive disability compensation from the VA. Often, we hear…
The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims denies veterans who served in Afghanistan the VA compensation benefits available to those who served in Iraq. In Cox v. McDonald (decided November 7, 2016), the Court affirmed that veterans who served in Afghanistan do not automatically get the same VA compensation benefits…
Problems Associated With Gulf War Syndrome What is Gulf War Syndrome? Gulf War Syndrome is an undiagnosed illness that is generally characterized by fatigue, chronic headaches, respiratory problems, skin problems, and other symptoms. It is often associated with service in southwest Asia from August 2, 1990 to the present. Although…
After the 1991 Gulf War, many veterans returned from the war suffering from multiple symptoms which were not readily diagnosed. Congress, having dealt with the problems of veterans from the Vietnam War, and knowing medical science often lags behind the practical realities of returning veterans, enacted laws which gave the…
A pharmacology professor from the University of Illinois College of Medicine has begun a study to determine whether a combination of medicines could help veterans suffering from Gulf War Syndrome. Essentially, the disorder is a combination of ailments (including loss of muscle control, chronic fatigue and memory problems) that may mimic…
