VA Gulf War Illness Claims Attorneys
The Gulf War Syndrome disability claims process is unique because it allows for benefits for undiagnosed medical conditions. This factor can complicate the process because the guidelines for multisymptom chronic illnesses are not yet uniformly established. An experienced veterans benefits lawyer can help you gather the necessary medical evidence for your claim.
The Berry Law Firm represents injured veterans nationwide. Attorney John S. Berry Jr. is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Joint Forge in Bosnia. He and the entire staff are committed to obtaining disability benefits for veterans of all wars, including those suffering from Gulf War Syndrome. For a free consultation, call 888-883-2483 or contact us online.
Gulf War Syndrome Illnesses
The first requirement for receiving benefits is having served in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War after Aug. 2, 1990, up to present day. Southwest Asia is defined as Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the neutral zone between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, the Gulf of Aden, the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, the Red Sea and the airspace above these areas.
The qualifying chronic disability may be a combination of:
- An undiagnosed illness
- A medically unexplained multisymptom illness defined by a cluster of symptoms or signs
- Any diagnoses determined by the Secretary as meriting a service connection presumption
Currently, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome are recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as medically unexplained multisymptom illnesses; however, you may be entitled to benefits for others. You must be at least 10 percent disabled by the illness to receive benefits.
The Berry Law Firm has experience with Gulf War Syndrome claims. To make an appointment with our veterans disability attorneys for Gulf War Syndrome, please call 888-883-2483 today. Your consultation is free.
