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    started  ·  70 comments  ·  2012 Report of the Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force (GWVI-TF) » TF Report Feedback  ·  Admin →
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    Danny Cotterell commented  · 

    I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes after returning from the Gulf War. I too have no family history. Neither parent and no siblings. I did have a cousin who was Type 1. Is there anything to do to prove that it is service connected. The VA rated me at 20% due to Type 1 diabetes. Any ideas. I use an insulin pump now and am doing well with managing my diabetes. I have used a Medtronic 670G Insulin Pump for about 7 months now, and it has helped a lot. I work really hard at good control, but it has changed my life. Would really love for someone to determine this is due to the Gulf War. What can I do? I have had trigger release surgery on 4 fingers. They say this is more prevalent in diabetics.

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