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For those Gulf War Veterans (GWV) of the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War, Desert Shield/Desert Storm; please set aside time to experience the podcasts that Kevin Simon has authored They advise us about developing plans, focused upon health concerns related to our deployment. I have learned that GWV's of the 1990/91 Gulf War (GW); residing in CA, TX, CO, AZ and WA are experiencing increased challenge in finding disability and hardship related support. I believe that the podcast, "Gulf War Side Effects," may help with establishing a supporting plan. Please share your thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
Gulf War Side Effects
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Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Kuwait
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Operation New Dawn (OND)
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This is one email I've received touching on this topic. Hope someone finds it helpful.
Greetings Airborne Hazards Open Burn Pit Registry Participant,
We would like you to know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) started processing disability claims on August 2, 2021, for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on particulate matter exposure during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas – if these conditions manifested within 10 years of a qualifying period of military service.
You assisted this process by joining the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR). The information that you provided was included in the decision-making for these 3 conditions.
It is important to note that the presumption is based on particulate matter exposure which can be caused by a variety of sources to include sand or dust, exhaust from diesel fuel and other engines, air pollution, and burn pits.
We encourage you, if you have symptoms suggestive of the 3 conditions such as a chronic cough or ongoing runny nose and sinus congestion, to get evaluated by a health care professional to make a diagnosis and to file a claim if your condition fits with the presumptive conditions.
You can file a claim by going to this website How To File A VA Disability Claim | Veterans Affairs
In addition, you can visit VA.gov or call toll free at [login to see] for more information. Also, VA is reaching out to impacted Veterans and survivors to inform them about their eligibility and providing information on how to apply for benefits.
We also encourage you to ask your battle buddies who have not joined the AHOBPR to consider joining by going to Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (va.gov)
Please visit VA.gov or call toll free at [login to see] for more information.
Greetings Airborne Hazards Open Burn Pit Registry Participant,
We would like you to know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) started processing disability claims on August 2, 2021, for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on particulate matter exposure during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas – if these conditions manifested within 10 years of a qualifying period of military service.
You assisted this process by joining the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR). The information that you provided was included in the decision-making for these 3 conditions.
It is important to note that the presumption is based on particulate matter exposure which can be caused by a variety of sources to include sand or dust, exhaust from diesel fuel and other engines, air pollution, and burn pits.
We encourage you, if you have symptoms suggestive of the 3 conditions such as a chronic cough or ongoing runny nose and sinus congestion, to get evaluated by a health care professional to make a diagnosis and to file a claim if your condition fits with the presumptive conditions.
You can file a claim by going to this website How To File A VA Disability Claim | Veterans Affairs
In addition, you can visit VA.gov or call toll free at [login to see] for more information. Also, VA is reaching out to impacted Veterans and survivors to inform them about their eligibility and providing information on how to apply for benefits.
We also encourage you to ask your battle buddies who have not joined the AHOBPR to consider joining by going to Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (va.gov)
Please visit VA.gov or call toll free at [login to see] for more information.
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SFC Jimmy Arocho
I appreciate your post, SFC Moysard! The email you received justifies the reason for completing a registry survey. Yes, Particulate Matter is a welcome addition to the presumptive's. And, equally important is the Gulf War Illness Health Registry Exam. This is an exam conducted by an Environmental Health Clinician, at the VA. There are more presumptive's that now include the Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness (CMI) otherwise known as Gulf War Illness (GWI). The best information resource for CMI/GWI is a VA newsletter: Military Exposures & Your Health: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/meyh/publications/index.asp
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
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