Gulf War Syndrome & Gulf War Presumptives Explained

[@CCK_Law]

We hope you enjoy the presentation! Note: VA extended the cutoff date for Gulf War presumptive conditions after we recorded this video. It now stands at December 31, 2026. Source: www.military.com/benefits/veterans-health-care/2021/09/14/va-extends-disability-deadline-gulf-war-vets.html

[@emmettespearsjr.4294]

Thanks for the scoop, y'all. BTW,... I notice your comment/reply stats says (7) persons commented a reply to this video upload, but I only see (3). 👀😳???.....🤔???Hmmmm???🤨 @ 2100 hrs / 7 p.m., 21 Sep 2021.

[@dk1597]

So do you file your claim under Gulf War Syndrome or be specific like for me I developed asthma and IBS

[@mrtruth81]

@@dk1597 You can start off filing a claim for the Gulf War veteran with undiagnosed illness. Then fill out and submit the 21-4138, STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM for each individual Claim. One for asthma and one for IBS and all supportive medical records. Be as descriptive as possible in the statement in support of claim. Reach out to me with any questions. I just recently got SC for CFS, IBS, and Arrhythmias.

[@JP-ir2eq]

Outdated and irrelevant information due to the passage of the Pact Act in August 2022. You should remove this video.

[@tracyduba6818]

Thank you, I have been fighting my Gulf War Syndrome case for over 30 years and have an upcoming review. I hope this time I can get my claims adjudicated in my favor.

[@sargentking2436]

Hello what did you claim and what are your symptoms for Syndrome? Thanks

[@daviddorito4980]

Gfym

[@Daywalker78]

Any luck? 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@katannanat]

Get a lawyer

[@scorpiogrrl9]

I was granted presumptive for my chronic fatigue syndrome . I served in the Iraq war .

[@jwgbmp40]

plenty of burn pits in the first gulf war.. curious as to how that was decided.. we burned more shit and diesel, building materials, etc..

[@rrhedrick4]

So if this is presumptive based on your time in country shouldnt the Va have the duty to assist and grant entitlements why have to file a claim?

[@Toad92873]

I believe you are asking the wrong people. these people are trying to help, not listen to your complaints and gripes

[@rrhedrick4]

Yea your right, im an idiot! Thanks for the helpful response

[@givemeabreakdoc]

@@rrhedrick4 because gooberment would rather give money to bums, druggies, and illegals, than pay veterans for their sacrifices.

[@caffiend.]

You still have to show evidence that you have one of the conditions ie. Chronic fatigue syndrome, IBS, fibromyalgia. Once you show proof of one of these then the VA will presume your condition was caused by Gulf War service. Then your specific symptoms will be rated. How it is rated can be seen on the appropriate dbq. Filing a claim starts this process.

[@Infidel332]

Operations Southern Watch & Northern Watch, as well.

[@expectnolove9978]

I was security forces in Bahrain in the late 90's

[@williamwimble7921]

I served on the USS Wisconsin BB64 during the Gulf War. We were exposed to the smoke from the oil well fires.

[@tazz3663]

so were the French but they don't have any cases GWS, did you take the experimental anthrax shot? 0 French did👍 think about it.

[@scott22v]

I was with an artillery unit. lived in that shit, slept and ate in that shit. been denied twice. Currently on my 3rd attempt thanks to the pact act

[@jaybales3160]

Thank you for the clarity on this subject.

[@alanstepanek6837]

Thanks for this timely interview.

[@masonkohles3875]

I served from 91-93 US Army have been having gerd for the last 30 plus years

[@kevinhannon6146]

I was a military police and we had burn pit at the 720 Military Police. I had pit duty twice a week. The other days we were station a the oil well fires. I clearly remember Mrs. Dole wearing a face mask getting off the bus. But we had no protection. So out burn pits do not count, oil field fires do not count.

[@winthrop1630]

The reason why such a low number is that 750,000 are dead! That is why the research money was squandered. 30 years now same issues getting no attention. Quality of life sucks.

[@sargentking2436]

Hang in there Vet. Are you rated at all? Reach out we care for you

[@str8testshot]

Marching into hell, alone, unarmed. My bet is they will decide the month after I’m gone, seems to be the common management strategy..

[@joeyholthusen6495]

I'm on max dose of Qsymia, oxygen levels are 99-97, as soon as I go off 2 months later, I can't hardly function. Oxygen levels are 92-93 percent and during a 2nd sleep apnea study off therapy my oxygen levels were at 83 percent. And I have to take 3 blood pressure medications. And even being on metformin and wygovee I struggle to keep weight off. I had to go through gastric bypass surgery a few years ago. Before deployment I was 215 pounds and jacked, 52 inch chest and 20 inch arms and small waist. Then within 2 years I gained over 100 pounds and have asthma. Tired all the time, got out in June of 2013. Just started filing, for things ptsd, asthma is what passed so far, just did 2nd sleep apnea study for C&P exam and diabetes. Still waiting on others I filed for. F' aholes to deal with.

[@ronniewilliams3691]

My QTC C and P examiner said, this kind of experiences was 30 years ago, so so what!!!! QTC Eugene Oregon, Dr. Bischoff MD, I told him all these things We endured, and He just gas lit me with, "What you told me you were in A landfill , you were surrounded Oil fires, you burned human wastes for Hours on end, I dont see how you can claim these things are responsible for what you're going thru over the years! SO I am going to personally recommend non service connection of any type. I was in Shock! But, the V.A. has stop Gaps for tons of Vets, and 49 percent of respiratory conditions and cases get denied!!! And the C and P examiner is their Hatchet man or woman a lot!

[@checksixivan4921]

Thanks for all the great info. Persian Gulf War veteran here. Had a sleep study done and was diagnosed with severe mixed sleep apnea before 31 Dec 2021 and prescribed a CPAP machine and therapy. What is the latest on the Presumptive route for SC using the “sleep disturbances” or “respiratory problems” symptoms that fall under the “Undiagnosed Illness” category. I hear/read many stories of denial for sleep apnea - even with confirmed diagnosis/CPAP issuance - under those symptoms. I understand that sleep apnea in and of itself is not a “Presumptive” condition, but shouldn’t it be able to get Service Connection by virtue of it being a “sleep disturbance” which is one of the actual listed symptoms in the “Undiagnosed illness” category of the Persian Gulf War Presumptive conditions? Have you, or anyone reading this, heard of anyone successfully claiming sleep apnea under the Presumptive process? Thanks!

[@kennethnoren7560]

I'm also a veteran from desert storm.according to combat Craig on Utube you do have a case sleep apnea 0%to100%.most people end up with 70%.I just filed for COPD, It's been a tough road from the chemicals (gased) oil fires,dust storms and more . Good luck to you.!!

[@kennethnoren7560]

Use the Pact Act ,under presumptive case file it ASAP.

[@jaybales3160]

Very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@scrapguy6816]

Very good information. Thanks.

[@andrebrownlee3348]

Someone please explain WTH it’s hard to get compensation from va, it’s like we’re taking money out of their pockets it’s really disheartening 😢

[@scorpiogrrl9]

Ok so with the MUCMI . How do you specifically file for that and what do you need exactly ?

[@joelmarcott3282]

What is the typical rating awarded so far?

[@tierrionjackson693]

That's bull we was burning trash etc.. there in Nov 90 when got to log echo echo...to many separation it should be connecting....

[@ralphfairbanks9316]

How do you get service connection when it’s not clear what causes the diseases

[@brianlovelady6517]

So it list headaches but a doctor can diagnose headaches. Im kind of confused.. because they can diagnose you with migraines if you have headaches

[@johnnyburr8264]

I had a stent put in and they denied me any compensation

[@ralphfairbanks9316]

So how do you get the Va to acknowledge that you have a gulf war syndrome? The vso I talked said gulf war syndrome is hard to prove

[@marylinrivera7806]

No one seems to give me a answer ….. I was denied in 2013&2015 for sinusitis. I’m a combat veteran who served in Iraq in 2004. I just now received my granted claim for sinusitis. … question?? Is VA supposed to back pay me from 2013 for my previous denied claim??? They do it for AO claims. Are the going to do it for particular matter claims!

[@caseylegamaro961]

Did they end up backpaying you yet? I am waiting on my claim to supplemental claim to be granted for SInusitis and Rhinitis. I was originally denied in 2018. Wondering the same thing, but can't find any information on whether it will be backpaid or not.

[@SweetGrannyBeas]

Hey go refile but file under Presumptive. have you had a gulf war registry exam if not go get it

[@scorpiogrrl9]

@@SweetGrannyBeas Can you win this claim without written diagnosis by lots of medical evidence of the issues? Also will the gulf war registry exam help a lot or you need it ?

[@sunnindawg]

9:00 burn pit claim point. Unfortunate as its common to burn then bulldoze over everything at a forward operating base dump.

[@Blueagavelawncare]

Si navy count even though I worked on the flight deck ? It’s documented en my dd214

[@ralphfairbanks9316]

What about desert storm and desert shield

[@CCK_Law]

Thanks for reaching out! Check out our blog about Gulf War Illness and Burn Pits Claims here: cck-law.com/blog/how-are-gulf-war-illness-and-burn-pit-claims-different/

[@michaelmcdonald790]

Yes . The list of qualified areas and time is on the VA.GOV website under the Pact Act.

[@georgemaxwell3467]

What about dermatitis? Is that presumptive?

[@CCK_Law]

Skin conditions are considered among the "undiagnosed illnesses" in VA's Gulf War Presumption if the condition is rated at 10 percent or higher. For VA purposes, the Persian Gulf War refers to service in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations beginning on August 2, 1990. At present time, the period for the Persian Gulf War extends to December 31, 2026. Have a great day!

[@shotkrav]

What is a qualifying period of service considered? Was in the Gulf 2002//// however my last period of Active duty period was 2016. Do i still qualify for presumptive?

[@CCK_Law]

Hi, this blog post may be able to help: cck-law.com/blog/va-gulf-war-presumptions/#:~:text=Why%20Were%20These%20Gulf%20War%20Presumptions%20Created%3F&text=The%20presumption%20holds%20that%20if,War%20service%20caused%20their%20condition.

[@mrtruth81]

They just extended the presumptive condition time frame to 2026. I was in the Gulf 2003, submitted my claim in august last year, and was SC this month for CFS, IBS, and Arrhythmias.

[@scorpiogrrl9]

@@mrtruth81 did you have a written diagnosis for Cfs and Ibs ? I have both but I dont know if they wrote it as diagnosis in my records . I’m also a gulf war vet that wants to file this claim . Also how long did it take ?

[@jonathancousens]

I have a photo of a burn pit on one of the bases I was at in 2003 in Iraq. I’m uploading that as supporting evidence. Is that sufficient as supporting evidence?

[@CCK_Law]

Mr. Cousens, this blog post may be able to help: cck-law.com/veterans-law/what-are-symptoms-of-exposure-to-a-military-burn-pit/

[@mrtruth81]

The pictures are ok, but the best is VA form 21-4138, STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM. This is what you use to explain your condition and how it has affected your life. Along with that will be all and any medical records to verify your claim. Just being in the SWATO during the gulf war is considered to be an environmental hazard which justifies the presumptive claim. If your DD-214 says you were in Iraq in 2003, the picture of the burn pit is mute.

[@tony400m4]

I was told the only evidence you need is your DD Form 214 showing you in Iraq during the dates you file on your claim.

[@ericgiangrosso2350]

How do I correct a overseas deployment from Kuwait to Afghanistan where I was actually deployed. I tried to register for the burn pit claim and VA is saying I was not in AFGHAN.

[@tony400m4]

It should state where you served on your DD Form 214

[@LarryJohnson-rz2nu]

I had to write to DOD and provide all my orders they issued me a DD 215 with the corrections only took 28 years.

[@matthaigwood2354]

These people turned me down saying that they couldn't help me, I was granted my first rating on my own now the VA proved that I participated in Tera and was put on the presumptive healthcare pact act, stop talking bullshit, all you want is quick money, I hope you remember me and other veterans that you threw away

[@johndilivio2770]

Maybe safe thing do not join military

[@Mikes_ASMR_guns_and_crypto]

I requested Constitutional assistance because my last VA claim for my GERD and GI issues went from 30% to 0% every time I submitted an increase request - the last one they said they denied because I was asymptomatic - I take Prilosec 2 x day, 2 bowel obstructions, vomit gastric acid at night, chest pain, nausea, etc etc - NP at Optum Serv said I was asymptomatic - VA is a sham

[@androidmarlin75]

So Syrian war "OIR" vets done count for this?

[@josephsouth4795]

18000, times this was detected

[@Mikes_ASMR_guns_and_crypto]

I submitted for unexplained conditions and was denied - I have everything listed on GWS - I’ve had 2 bowel obstructions and horrible GERD - 0% for my bowel problems - VA effing sucks

[@johndilivio2770]

If went insane can get benefits

[@jeromevele1677]

Kkkkknknnknn

[@nancycuriel4078]

What about the Patriot Missiles? What kind of symptoms would that be?

[@nancycuriel4078]

What about operating The Patriot Missile?

[@wilmerday5564]

All I get is seventy percent ,and you give a non -combatant that served in Korea a 100 percent and another hundred for employment disability and gave them a housing loan, and the mangina got a early out of prison for drugs and killing a family member...only won one war lost all the others everyone is a winner....what about the war on drugs lost that war too , hahahaha hahahaha or is it LoL .

[@eQuariuz]

It's not what you deserve, it's what you whine about and can get enough proof.

[@chicago2colombia]

Put in the work. Nothing is handed to you