Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF):
Veterans have experienced chronic disabilities resulting from undiagnosed or unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses. The following conditions have been identified as service-connected by the Veterans Administration:
Symptoms of Undiagnosed Illness
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Cardiovascular
- Fatigue
- Gastrointestinal
- Headache
- Joint Pain
- Menstrual Disorders
- Muscle Pain
- Neurological
- Neuropsychological
- Skin Disorders
- Upper and Lower Respiratory
- Sleep Disturbances
Unexplained Clusters of Symptoms
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Infectious Diseases
- Brucellosis
- Campylobacter Jejuni
- Coxiella Burnetii (known as Q FeverA)
- Malaria
- Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
- Nontyphoid Salmonella
- Shigella
- Visceral Leishmaniasis
- West Nile Virus
Currently, legislative leaders are considering creating a presumptive list specific to veterans serving in the conflicts of Southwest Asia from 1991 to present. We will continue to monitor the process of these developments.
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If you do not receive a fully favorable decision from the VA, or you disagree with the percentage given to your disability, we can help you appeal for more.
It can take months, in many cases, years, for the VA to grant benefits. If you think you have a service-connected disability, or need help to prove that you do, the Alpha team is ready to help you.
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2 years after I returned home from Iraq I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer. I was only 21 at the time…My oncologist said based on the size of the tumor it started growing 2 years ago…well I was in Iraq at that time…so i was just wondering if it qualifies as a combat related injury/illness.
Amanda,
Yes, your condition could very well qualify. You should submit a claim as soon as possible to protect your effective date. The VA will then ask you for medical evidence to support your claim. Your medical records and an opinion letter from your doctor should support that your condition likely started while you were on active duty.It’s not necessary to prove that the military caused it, only that it occurred while on active duty. We can help you with your claim. If interested, please contact us.
My fiancé recently submited a claim into the VA for his knees back and ankles. He has severe joint pain in them. They denied his claim, yet I see that above they recognize joint pain as service connected. I’m confused by this. I know a lot of his medical records got lost, do you have to have proof of in service injury? He did have his exams done within a year from separation from military and he has arthritis in his joints. How could they deny this?
Erika,
It sounds like your fiance should get help with fighting for the compensation he deserves. He should talk to one of our Alpha advocates for help with his VA claim.
I have already filed my intial claim and have contacted alpha for my appeal, i was looking at this list and some of the undiagnosed illnesses apply to me but I dont know if I can add these to my claim. Can I is this possible
Jessica,
Please contact your Alpha advocate. They will point you in the right direction. Remember they want to get you the most you deserve in VA benefits. Call them today.