Veterans seeking disability benefits related to the anthrax vaccine face a challenge of convincing the VA the vaccine caused side effects.
How Can Veterans Get Benefits for Gulf War Syndrome?
Many Gulf War veterans are still looking for a diagnosis related to unexplained illnesses and trying to connect them to their military service. So how do veterans get VA benefits for Gulf War Syndrome?
VA extends presumptive period for Gulf War Syndrome
The VA added five years to the presumptive period for unexplained disabilities affecting Persian Gulf War veterans. The presumptive period ends Dec. 31, 2026.
Pneumoconiosis VA Disability
Pneumoconiosis is caused by breathing materials like Persian Gulf sand into your lungs and causes permanent damage. The VA gives ratings to veterans for this condition.
If Burn Pits or Asbestos Gave You Pulmonary Fibrosis, Make the VA Give You Disability Too
Whether caused by asbestos, burn pits, or something unknown, pulmonary fibrosis can severely affect the quality of life for a veteran at any age.
Who are Gulf War Veterans?
A lot of Persian Gulf Veterans experienced danger while deployed and have lasting effects back home. See if the VA considers you a Gulf War veteran today.