Chronic multi-symptom illness or undiagnosed illness in Gulf War veterans. Includes chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia-like symptoms, cognitive dysfunction, headaches, joint pain, and GI symptoms without definitive diagnosis.
Nearly constant symptoms that restrict routine daily activities by less than 25 percent
Symptoms that are episodic, occurring at least one-fourth to half of the time
Symptoms that occur for less than one-fourth of the time
Medical Evidence
Current diagnosis from a qualified healthcare provider, medical records documenting symptoms and treatment history
Service Connection
Evidence linking your condition to military service (service treatment records, incident reports, or nexus letter)
Personal Statement
Your detailed account of how gulf war undiagnosed illness affects your daily life and when symptoms began
Lay Evidence
Buddy letters from fellow service members or family who can corroborate your symptoms
During your Compensation & Pension exam for gulf war undiagnosed illness, examiners will assess your symptoms against the rating criteria above.
Be specific: Describe your worst day, not your average day
Document everything: Bring copies of all medical records and evidence
Functional impact: Explain how symptoms affect work, sleep, and daily activities
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