LTC Private RallyPoint Member 114324 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>WHAT CONDITIONS ARE “PRESUMED” TO BE CAUSED BY MILITARY SERVICE? <br /><br />For Veterans that Served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Gulf War with condition at least 10 percent disabling by 12/31/11. Included are medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses defined by a cluster of signs or symptoms that have existed for six months or more, such as: <br /><br />- chronic fatigue syndrome<br />- fibromyalgia<br />- irritable bowel syndrome<br />- any diagnosed or undiagnosed illness that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines warrants a presumption of service connection<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/serviceconnected/presumption.pdf">http://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/serviceconnected/presumption.pdf</a> <br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.va.gov/ORPM/docs/20110715_AN83_PresumptiveServiceConnectionforDisease.pdf">http://www.va.gov/ORPM/docs/20110715_AN83_PresumptiveServiceConnectionforDisease.pdf</a> 2014-04-29T08:38:47-04:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 114324

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>WHAT CONDITIONS ARE “PRESUMED” TO BE CAUSED BY MILITARY SERVICE? <br /><br />For Veterans that Served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Gulf War with condition at least 10 percent disabling by 12/31/11. Included are medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses defined by a cluster of signs or symptoms that have existed for six months or more, such as: <br /><br />- chronic fatigue syndrome<br />- fibromyalgia<br />- irritable bowel syndrome<br />- any diagnosed or undiagnosed illness that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines warrants a presumption of service connection<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/serviceconnected/presumption.pdf">http://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/serviceconnected/presumption.pdf</a> <br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.va.gov/ORPM/docs/20110715_AN83_PresumptiveServiceConnectionforDisease.pdf">http://www.va.gov/ORPM/docs/20110715_AN83_PresumptiveServiceConnectionforDisease.pdf</a>

2014-04-29T08:38:47-04:00 2014-04-29T08:38:47-04:00 MSG Wade Huffman 114340

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The links provided does a good job of covering the vast majority of presumptive conditions for which compensation claims may be filed. It is also important to encourage veterans to file their claims as soon as possible after discharge. I also highly recommend that they consult with a Veterans Service Officer. They are highly trained, accredited (most through multiple organizations) and their services are free to the veteran. Find a service officer here:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://nacvso.org/find-a-service-officer/">http://nacvso.org/find-a-service-officer/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/000/157/qrc/nacvso-header.jpg?1443016755"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://nacvso.org/find-a-service-officer/">Find a Service Officer | NACVSO</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">To find your local Service Officer, select your state from the list below. You will be redirected to the appropriate page if it is available.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2014-04-29T09:02:51-04:00 2014-04-29T09:02:51-04:00 MAJ Steve Sheridan 114646

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks for the link and info as I'm preparing for retirement!

2014-04-29T16:57:21-04:00 2014-04-29T16:57:21-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 2515333

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why ua the link not working?

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