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Q647: I am a Gulf War veteran who spent time in Saudi Arabia during Operation Vigilant Warrior. When I was there I was exposed to lots of chemicals and none of them I remember. I just remember training in the airborne chemicals and working in the chemicals every day. I have never smoked or did drugs, but now I have serious lung problems. I have spots all over my lungs, and I experience lung pain every day. VA has no idea what’s wrong. Civilian doctors don’t know either. Could this be Gulf War Syndrome? If so, how do I get proof?
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A1: Yes, I would file for your disabilities as Undiagnosed Gulf War illnesses. Many times a veteran files under Undiagnosed Gulf War illnesses but he has a diagnosis from a doctor. Once you have a diagnosis, it is no longer undiagnosed. At any rate, file. (DS) 1/20/21
A2: Your military records will show that you were there and this is more than likely caused by the burn pits. File a 21-526ez and list lung condition due. To burn pits. (GR) 1/20/21