Daily Archives: December 30, 2011

Rules Ease for Undiagnosed Gulf War Illnesses

December 30, 2011 – 11:32 am

Veterans of the Persian Gulf War with undiagnosed illnesses now have an additional five years to qualify for VA benefits. A recent change in VA regulations affects veterans of the conflict in Southwest Asia. Many have attributed a range of undiagnosed or poorly understood medical problems to their military services, with chemical weapons, [...]

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Post-9/11 Military Disability Ratings Could Increase

December 30, 2011 – 11:29 am

Veterans discharged between Sept. 11, 2001, and Dec. 31, 2009, with disability ratings of 20% or lower, are being urged to apply for a review of their military medical disability rating. In January, the VA and Defense Department’s Physical Disability Board of Review, or PDBR, hope to begin sending letters to thousands of Post-9/11 [...]

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