Report of the Gulf War Veterans Illnesses Task Force - 2011 (CLOSED)
The 2011 Report of the Gulf War Veterans Illnesses Task Force 30 day public comment period closed November 22nd, 2011. VA released the final report outlining how the department will address the concerns of Veterans deployed during the Gulf War of 1990-1991 on March 27th, 2012. The report focuses on efforts to improve the delivery of health care for Gulf War Veterans, including the launch of a prototype clinical care model specifically for Gulf War Veterans.
The report is available a: http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/2011_GWVI-TF_Report.pdf
For additional information on Gulf War related health issues, please visit the VA Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses website at:
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/index.asp
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2011 Specialty and Sub-Specialty Testing for Gulf War 2011 Specialty and Sub-Specialty Testing for Gulf War
2011 Specialty and Sub-Specialty Testing for Gulf War
and returning Veterans in DoD / VA Hospitals
1). Dr. Nicolson Doxycycline Test ( 50 % Positive Showing of 1991 veterans ).
Dr. Engel Walter Reed / Dr. Donta B/U / LTG. Ronald Blank study of Mycoplasma fermentans
2). Exercise Behavior Therapy.
3). Dr. Ya Fang Liu, - Neurodegenerative Disorders.
4). DNA Testing - Chromosome Damage Test, Heavy Metal Testing, others.
5). Dr. Meryl Nass - Vaccines testing. Remove Thermisol
6). Dr. Hymans Urine Test.
7). Dr. Haleys Brain Test - Confusion / Ataxia. Pon-1
8). Dr. Haleys Hyperbaric Testing - Wound…2 votes -
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Why are you lying?
This is not an idea, but fact. How long do you think that the current veterans are going to wait while the VA and DoD pull their head out of their butt, and stop screwing veterans. You lie when you say just "Veterans on 91-92 war in Iraq and Kuwait." What bout us who have served more than one tour, are you telling us that we have to wait another 21 years. Crap that means I will be 52, and my kids adults. Whoever wrote this report, is not a veteran; but a civilian. I hope you enjoy wasting your…
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Separation Pay after the Gul War
Was anybody forced out after the Gulf War and collected separation Pay and got rated and now they are taking back that money?
I got forced out after the Gulf War I was in The Marine Corps and I was given $19,202 I filed a claim in March 2010 I was rated at 60% the VA has been withholding $974.00 for 19 months. And I'm still waiting to get paid for my dependant wife so I have not collected anything.
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How about the(PB) pre-nerve agent pills?
Did these make anyone sick?
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VA
THE VA DOESN'T EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THE GULF WAR VETERAN!
I am a Gulf War Veteran just like the rest of you. We cannot get care for our illness because no one in the VA will document it. I've been struggling with symptoms for 20 years now and I haven't found one doctor in the VA who will listen. No one even tells you that your illness may be related to GWI!! I have chronic asthma (hospitalized 6 times in 7 years), I also have Avascular Necrosis which is deteriation of the bones in my body from receiving too many steroids…22 votes -
The VA Talks the Talk, but doesn't Walk the Walk and their TALK IS CHEAP!!!!!!
As far as this VA report and many others, Talk is cheap! The VA reports look great, but the sad reality is I and many of us have been suffering while the VA and Regional offices "status" has been to lie, lie, deny, deny, cutt up records, deny, deny, stall, stall, stall, stall and then reject claims. In the 90's we were treated like 2nd class citizens they canceled appointments and wouldn't help me (at least in my case and my personal feelings). I've brought GWVI up many times to the VA in the past and it's like saying the…
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Stop screwing us!
I've been sick and hurting for 20+ years now. I've filed a few times and would just get mad and stop fighting (as the VA wants us to do). This time, I will not stop until I receive what I've earned. Why can't the VA have certain people assigned to certain Veterans? You say you want to streamline the process? That way the VA person is responcible for the Veterans folder of records, disability etc. Now you call in 50 times and get 50 different people giving you 50 different stories. I've been jacked around so much that I should…
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I have an unknown neuromuscular disorder
I had plenty of problems during my Active DUTY in the US ARMY but wanted to stay in. I was medically discharged. I was being treated for Myasthenia Gravis this year but months later a differ Neurologist said it wasn't. I'm very concerned. I registered at the VA I was asked a few questions about TBI no scans, x-rays, mri nothing. I had a Asthma attack 2 months ago. When I first was in I had no breathing problems. Now my breathing is severe. It sucks. My MOS was 13B Field Artillery. I had a foot surgery in the ARMY…
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I was deployed to Kuwait in 2000 of April, I also went Bosnia, Macedonia Kosovo 2002
I am Mr. Rhaney S. veteran who recieved the Anthrax Vaccine Gen-2 from 1998 to 2000. There is a consistent corelation between the vets who suffer from advers reaction to the vaccine. I am now being treated for PTSD, I'm constantly having weakness mostly over my body. also severe respiratory disease. I'm seeing a Neurologist in Augusta,GA. My VA hospital in South Carolina don't what it is. My legs buckle, arms are weak blurred vision most times. I use nebulizer, inhalers, pain medecine help me.
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We stand together in solidarity with all the lives lost due to death and disability
We are the forgotten generation of Gulf War Deployed Veterans, NonDeployed Gulf War Era Veterans, Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans, and family members that are suffering with illnesses defined by Gulf War Illness (GWI).
We collectively see areas for immediate change:
• Transparency from all agencies involved in the Gulf War Illness
• All GWI research findings be declassified and shared with the public
• NonDeployed Gulf War Era Veterans need inclusion in presumption laws/research/treament
• Registry/Network for Ill Gulf War Era Veterans pre 9/11 through current conflict or until the war is declared closed by Congress
• Train…86 votes -
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs to update its software that is used for when veterans check-in for their appointments.
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs to update its software that is used for when veterans check-in for their appointments. This is so that when a veteran that has more than one illness or symptom can have it entered into his computer file for the doctor to see it. At present the nurse will only take one. This does not work for a veteran with undiagnosed illness or a TBI as there are many different symptoms that the veteran may need to report he is suffering from at the same time. As many of these symptoms such as headaches, pains…
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Wow. 20 Years later and we are FINALLY coming together on these issues? Sh*t We Gulf War Vets pioneered PTSD.
At that time (1991) we were the 3% DEFENDING the other 97%!
After I saw several Roads of Death and how they treated Kuwaiti civilians and whole families when they invaded I was glad to do my part by continuing to kick their asses (Iraq). Now my cost to the tax payers was to become a non homeless Veteran with a job and that's a problem?
WTF, over?
I have ALL of the above i.e. Memory and concentration issues, rashes/acne, IBS, coughing every morning even though I do not smoke, arthritis in my neck and hips, trouble sleeping each night,…26 votes -
1-800- PEGGY
Great idea if you could really find out any information from the 800 number. Many of the Operators are uncorteous and rude. This is probably from being treated that way also by a few vets. Also and I m very serious if you have a real question concerning your claim the only outlet is Ebenefits, 800 number or drive a few hours and ask the customer contact team and be told they don't have the manpower to find out because they can't leave the desk empty. Just think of the money and savings that we would have if we canned…
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This report has a list of injuries and illness for GWV but they don't tell you how to put in a claim to for these issues.
I have tried numerous times to file a claim and been denied. Now maybe if they tell vets how to put in for GWI claim that might be better. All of the pain that I am having it is hard to keep going. But what can one do?
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Gulf War veterans with appropriate credentials should make up the majority of any task force or1st preference in research initiatives.
Why should individuals without any experience with the illness directly or indirectly be allowed to make contributions to the Gulf War studies. It is in my opinion that a forum of GWI vets with appropriate credentials be given priority in research development and task force membership. Since I returned from the Gulf War, I have suffered from this mystery plague. My son was born with spina bifida, and no correlation have been considered for children of GW veterans. There were high miscarriage and still born deaths after we returned home. This was not a coincendence.
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VA's had more than 20 years to get their hand's off of their 3rd point of contact and do something positive for a change about this Nation
Draft Gulf War Task Force Report, dated 21 October, 2011
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Body rash, anxiety, nervousness on close proximity of razzor sound, sleep insomnia and total distrust, always alert to my sorrounding.
I received 6 Anthrax shots in a period of 12 months. Deployed to the Middle East. 4 times. I took care of all of the Medical treatment for biological agents, such as nerve, mustard, ect. I am currently suffering of severe rash on an ongoing basis. Rashes shows like whipslash all over my body. Lumbs up about 2cm and 3 cm in width and in lenthg could ba as long as one foot. It burns, itches, turns red and suddenly I begin sweating profusely. This is days in and days out. I also get chronic pain all in my body,…
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Memory loss and concentration, I never read anything about memory loss and concentration problems.
I have really bad memory loss and concentration problems. I went from having a great memory to forgetting almost everything. I have a really hard time concentrating on normal daily activities. And trying to learn something new is very difficult.
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