PUBLIC LAW 107-103, MARCH 1, 2002

Shared by Rebecca: "If you have a service-connected disability of 0% or more, you may "expand" your claim if you suffer the symptoms listed in Public Law 107-103 to VA where your claim was initially filed.

Highly communicable! You can make your family and co-workers sick.
Don't get pregnant."

PUBLIC LAW 107-103, MARCH 1, 2002
AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUS AMENDMENTS OF U.S. CODE 38
SEC. 202. PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FOR PERSIAN GULF WAR VETERANS WITH
CERTAIN CHRONIC DISABILITIES.
(a) ILLNESSES THAT CANNOT BE CLEARLY DEFINED- (1) Subsection (a) of
section 1117 is amended to read as follows:
(a)(1) The Secretary may pay compensation under this subchapter to a Persian Gulf veteran with a qualifying chronic disability that became manifest--
(A) during service on active duty in the Armed Forces in the
Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War; or
(B) to a degree of 10 percent or more during the presumptive period prescribed under subsection (b).
(2) For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying chronic disability' means a chronic disability resulting from any of the following (or any combination of any of the following):
(A) An undiagnosed illness.
(B) A medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome) that is defined by a cluster of signs or symptoms.
(C) Any diagnosed illness that the Secretary determines in
regulations prescribed under subsection (d) warrants a presumption of service-connection. '.
(2) Subsection (c)(1) of such section is amended--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking `for an undiagnosed illness (or combination of undiagnosed illnesses)'; and
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking `for such illness (or
combination of illnesses)'.
(b) SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS THAT MAY INDICATE UNDIAGNOSED ILLNESSES- (1)
Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
(g) For purposes of this section, signs or symptoms that may be a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness or a chronic multisymptom illness include the following:
(1) Fatigue.
(2) Unexplained rashes or other dermatological signs or symptoms.
(3) Headache.
(4) Muscle pain.
(5) Joint pain.
(6) Neurological signs and symptoms.
(7) Neuropsychological signs or symptoms.
(8) Signs or symptoms involving the upper or lower respiratory system.
(9) Sleep disturbances.
(10) Gastrointestinal signs or symptoms.
(11) Cardiovascular signs or symptoms.
(12) Abnormal weight loss.
(13) Menstrual disorders.'.
(2) Section 1118(a) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
(4) For purposes of this section, signs or symptoms that may be a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness include the signs and symptoms listed in section 1117(g) of this title.'.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE- The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on March 1, 2002.
(d) CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PRESUME SERVICE-CONNECTION FOR ADDITIONAL DISEASES- (1) Sections 1117(c)(2) and 1118(e) are each
amended by striking `10 years' and all that follows through `of
1998' and inserting `on September 30, 2011'.
(2) Section 1603(j) of the Persian Gulf War Veterans Act of 1998 (38 U.S.C. 1117 note) is amended by striking `10 years' and all that follows and inserting `on October 1, 2010.'.

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Margaret,

Aren't the above the 'short list' put forward by the American Legion for 'gulf war syndrome?'

... at least strikingly similar?

Symptoms of Gulf War Illnesses (according to the American Legion)

Chronic Fatigue
Signs and symptoms involving skin (including skin rashes and unusual hair loss)
Headache
Muscle pain
Neurological signs or symptoms (nervous system disorders which could manifest themselves in numbness in one's arms or legs, for instance)
Neuropsychological signs or symptoms (including memory loss)
Signs or symptoms involving upper or lower respiratory system
Sleep disturbances
Gastrointestinal signs or symptoms (including recurrent diarrhea and constipation)
Cardiovascular signs or symptoms
Menstrual disorders
& a lot more ... like depression; suicidal tendencies

A little recognized, but very health-hazardous chemical is 2-butoxyethanol.

It is in widespread use, and should be suspect for causing diabetes & chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome. This was used in the Exxon Valdez oil spill cleanup products: Corexit and Inipol EAP 22.

It is a chemical exposure that 'gulf war syndrome' vets have in common with these workers

It is a teratogen chemical and can cause reproductive harm.

C₆H₁₄O₂/CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH

CAS number 00111-76-2

This is the complex form of 2-butoxyethanol

(note the Carbons and Hydrogens):

C₈H₁₈O₃ / CH₂(CH₂)₃OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OHDGME

CAS number 00112-34-5

& these have lots of other names

http://www.valdezlink.com/same. htm First I Noticed

Personally I think it is this exposure that took the life of Pres FDR,

(The pattern is there)

and has been harming our soldiers throughout this past century,

especially during all war periods.

Should we be upset that doctors do not know what the fatigue is of CFIDS, CFS, FM?

Should we be upset that 'gulf war syndrome' vets are being told they do not have a syndrome?

that what they have harms civilians just as much? (except for ALS)

I'm just saying that doctors should pay attention to this chemical

and learn to recognize its pattern

I'm saying that those who have this assortment of ailments should look at this chemical, too, and should also be involved in keeping their own medical records and in their health care decisions.

Short term memory loss is also part of what they may be dealing with, so have a helper go with you to the doctor.

I just recognize the pattern, that's all

CFIDS, CFS, FM

What I've learned, I've shared for free

I have not been paid anything for all the work I've done for my country

Crack the Case

I've looked at the research done by others,

and have drawn different conclusions than main-stream medicine,

Doctors will too, if they check it out

Beckie,

You are in a unique position to review the 200 cases of EVOS workers.

Do they 'look like' the gulf war vets?