Hello everyone,

I'm wondering if it's possible for a vet to file a claim for illnesses related to the Gulf War Syndrome.
Anyone have experience with this? I'm currently 60% but have long ignored GWI symptoms.

Any help would be great.

You can file a claim for anything that is considered a rateable disability.

Getting a Medical Nexus to substantiate a claim is what a vet needs. It does not have to be done first. File the claim to preserve the date. You have a year to submit evidence.

J

VA technically doesn't recognize a specific Gulf War "syndrome"- they follow guidelines within 38 USC 1117 to determine if the veteran has
a "qualifying chronic disability." and whether this disability was manifested within one year after service in the Gulf War.

"qualifying chronic disabilities" are explained in the regulation in this BVA decision:
http://www.va.gov/vetapp09/files1/0900076.txt

These types of claims trigger a Persian Gulf War Exam.

It is often much easier for a Gulf War veteran to show their disability is directly due to service then to fall into the requirements in 38 USC 1117.

BVA decisions -if you google Gulf War Syndrome at the BVA search feature ( at VA.gov under Board of Veterans Appeals )- show in detail what VA considers as Gulf War illnesses.

I assume your 60 was granted directly due to your service and not presumptive-
has the 60% gotten worse sonce that decision? Are you able to work?