Ratings issue Gulf War Illness
Gulf War Illness
In 2009 three presumptives for Gulf War Illness were identified. In addition to these presumptives, Gulf War Veterans may receive Disability Compensation for chronic disabilities from undiagnosed or medically unexplained illnesses. Examples of these are headaches, skin disorders, muscle pain, joint pain, respiratory disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, etc. Gulf War veterans with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, should also apply for Disability Compensation. For more information, visit the visit the VA’s Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards website.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
------------http://veterans.vermont.gov/benefits/presumptives
When will primary VA doctors recommend Neurology before Psychology ??
Brain Fog Symptoms - why can a veteran survive with these disfuctions:
Symptoms of brain fog can range from mild to severe. They frequently vary from day to day, and not everyone has all of them. Symptoms include:
Word use & recall: Difficulty recalling known words, use of incorrect words, slow recall of names.
Short-term memory problems: Forgetfulness, inability to remember what's read or heard.
Directional disorientation: Not recognizing familiar surroundings, easily becoming lost, having trouble recalling where things are.
Multitasking difficulties: Inability to pay attention to more than one thing, forgetfulness of original task when distracted.
Confusion & trouble concentrating Trouble processing information, easily distracted.
Math/number difficulties: Difficulty performing simple math, remembering sequences, transposing numbers, trouble remembering numbers.
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/symptoms/a/brainfog.htm
In 2009 three presumptives for Gulf War Illness were identified. In addition to these presumptives, Gulf War Veterans may receive Disability Compensation for chronic disabilities from undiagnosed or medically unexplained illnesses. Examples of these are headaches, skin disorders, muscle pain, joint pain, respiratory disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, etc. Gulf War veterans with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, should also apply for Disability Compensation. For more information, visit the visit the VA’s Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards website.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
------------http://veterans.vermont.gov/benefits/presumptives
When will primary VA doctors recommend Neurology before Psychology ??
Brain Fog Symptoms - why can a veteran survive with these disfuctions:
Symptoms of brain fog can range from mild to severe. They frequently vary from day to day, and not everyone has all of them. Symptoms include:
Word use & recall: Difficulty recalling known words, use of incorrect words, slow recall of names.
Short-term memory problems: Forgetfulness, inability to remember what's read or heard.
Directional disorientation: Not recognizing familiar surroundings, easily becoming lost, having trouble recalling where things are.
Multitasking difficulties: Inability to pay attention to more than one thing, forgetfulness of original task when distracted.
Confusion & trouble concentrating Trouble processing information, easily distracted.
Math/number difficulties: Difficulty performing simple math, remembering sequences, transposing numbers, trouble remembering numbers.
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/symptoms/a/brainfog.htm
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