What benefits do Desert Storm veterans get?
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Gulf War Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial.
Who qualifies as a Persian Gulf War veteran?
More than 650,000 Servicemembers served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm from August 2, 1990 to July 31, 1991. For VA benefits eligibility purposes, the Gulf War period is still in effect, meaning that anyone who served on active duty from August 2, 1990 to present is considered a Gulf War Veteran.
How old is the average Gulf War veteran?
The average veteran of the initial Gulf War period is nearing 50 years of age.
How do I get compensation for Gulf War illness?
However, to be eligible for benefits for “Gulf War Syndrome,” you must receive a 10 percent disability rating or higher. A rating of 30 percent or higher qualifies you for additional benefits for any dependent living in your home (e.g., spouse, children, dependent parents).
Can Gulf War veterans give blood?
PERSIAN GULF veterans are no longer banned from donating blood, as of this month. Fear that Leishmania tropica, a parasite transmitted by sand flea (Phlebotomus papatasi) bites, could be spread through transfusions prompted the November 12,1991, ban.
Can I file a claim for Gulf War Syndrome?
If you are a Gulf War veteran and later experienced any of the above symptoms, you may be eligible to receive veterans (VA) disability compensation for a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness (MUCMI) or an undiagnosed illness, both of which are included under the umbrella term “Gulf War Syndrome.”
How do I apply for Gulf War Syndrome benefits?
Gulf War Veterans can apply for these benefits at any VA regional office or through the eBenefits portal.