The long, fruitless search for the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome has taken a curious turn. Scientists report online October 8 in Science that an obscure retrovirus shows up in two-thirds of people diagnosed with the condition. The researchers also show the retrovirus can infect human immune cells.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Santosha1) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/35148 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:14:28 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/35108/t/file-claim-question.html
I am getting prepared to file a claim for gulf war illness. Well, let me rephrase that from reading the board I know it was recommended(because we are not doctors so we can't diagnose ourselves) to file for the individual symptoms. For instance mine would be chronic fatigue, constant headaches, joint pains, persistent rash, neurological problems all of which began shortly after my return from the gulf(my SMR is full of evidence). 1st question am I correct on this... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (sons02) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/35108 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:00:55 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34904/t/Filing-for-GWI.html
After finally finding out how to get the GWI medical exam (I was told by the regional VA center near me that my primary care physician at the VA would generate a consult for it-then it would be scheduled from there), I need to know if I should submit the VA Form 10-9009a Persian Gulf Registry Code Sheet to my Service Representative for them to file with the VA, or just wait until... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (LecterQ) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34904 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:45:21 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34870/t/Presumed-.html

Just a quick question. I am Desert Storm veteran who served in an infantry platoon during the war. During the war I found myself practically next to burning oil wells that at times covered my body with wet/burnt oil. The VA has diagnosed me with several types of skin disorders through a VA examination and I still seek treatment from my personal non-va doctor for these rashes Although, the VA has denied any benefits... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (msp2503) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34870 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:43:26 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34828/t/HOW-DO-I-OBTAIN-A-COPY-OF-MY-PGW-HEALTH-EXAM-.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TUFFY56) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34828 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:28:32 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34822/t/Presumed-.html feeds@yuku.com (msp2503) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34822 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:22:34 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34767/t/back-injury.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (texasglory) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34767 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:13:09 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34741/t/Lumbar-Arthropathy-Fibromyialgia-and-Ankylosing-Spondylitis.html
Anyway after he received that rating, and with one year of discharge, Physical Medicine Doctor diagnosed him with Fibromyalgia.

He was sent to physical therapy and prescribed muscle relaxers. A year later he was seen by a civilian Rheumetologist who diagnosed him with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Note that VA examination showed he has a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (texasglory) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34741 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:39:28 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34524/t/VA-wants-evidence--presumptive-conditions-existed--military-.html feeds@yuku.com (razorpig) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34524 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:45:11 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34237/t/Cmd-want-to-violate-Profile.html Yes, I was ordered to Annual Training & my injuries got worst but I have it documented. I finally have a diagnosis "Radiacuapathy of the Right shoulder/arm/hand, ceverical/lumber extermities rated w/
P-1 U-4 L-4 E-2 S-1. With that said my case has been sent to the MEB/PEB & yes I do not want to remain in the Army because my Cdr(s) & 1SG do not give a damn about AGRs and their well-being. We are treat so differently than the reservists which the other AGRs want to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (UnclesGirl) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34237 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:40:43 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34230/t/Lyme-Disease.html Just got my latest blood test results back. I had asked the doctor to check for mycoplasma. Anyway, the results came back with my Lyme as elevated.
It says Note: The CDC currently advises that western blot testing be performed following all equivocal or positive EIA results. Final diagnosis should include appropriate clinical findings and a positive EIA which is also positive by Western blot.
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Lyme IgG/IgM Ab 2.28H... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cavalry Mike) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/34230 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:44:34 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33953/t/VA-benefits-and-Federal-Retirement-.html After retiring as a Naval Officer in '96 which included service in the PG, I worked in the Federal Gov't. I reported in my VA medical brief that I couldn't sleep, and they just dismissed it, but I was in great shape, and they gave me 30% SC and I started my new life. I began to notice I didn't have the same energy a few years later ('01), hurt all over and just thought it was allergies. Walter Reed diagnosed me with sleep apnea prescribed a machine. By '04... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (razorpig) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33953 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:42:37 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33911/t/Venting.html
For awhile now I've been experiencing the dropsies with my right hand, think I've got a hold of something and I drop it, and I find my left... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Santosha1) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33911 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:21:50 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33755/t/issues-with-shots-and-pills-given-during-gulf-war-1991.html I was a 19D, Opfor, stationed at Ft. Irwin, CA from June (July?) 1989 - August 1991, when I ETS'd from the US Army. I was never sent to the Gulf War (Perhaps this affects my "Gulf War Veteran" status?), but was being notified I would be deployed at the time. While actively invoved in Opfor 19D field work, I was given shots and pills along with other platoon. I was told, when asked, that these shots and pills would prevent me from getting anthrax as well as protect... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mock1ngb1rd) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33755 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:04:52 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33748/t/-19D--stationed--NTC-CA--Gulf-War-issues--shots-pills-given.html feeds@yuku.com (mock1ngb1rd) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33748 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33700/t/C-P-back-to-Gulf-war-registery-.html (my compensation) go all the way back to the time of the registery ? I am betting not ,but man that would be a nice... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (0scout0) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33700 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:52:22 GMT http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33677/t/How-long-does-all-of-this-take-.html feeds@yuku.com (0scout0) http://vets.yuku.com/topic/33677 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:19:03 GMT