VA study doubts Gulf War syndrome.
WASHINGTON - The unexplained symptoms that afflict thousands of Gulf War veterans don't constitute a single illness, a federally funded study concludes.
Even though U.S. and foreign veterans of the 1991 war report more symptoms of illness than do soldiers who didn't serve in the Persian Gulf, there is no such thing as Gulf War syndrome, according to the Veterans Affairs-sponsored report released Tuesday.
Nearly 30 percent of all those who served in the brief war have reported problems. The V.A. and Bush say they (Veterans) are not telling the truth.
"There's no unique pattern of symptoms. Every pattern identified in Gulf War veterans also seems to exist in other veterans, though it is important to note the symptom rate is higher, and it is a serious issue," said Dr. Lynn Goldman, of Johns Hopkins University. The Veterans just want a free ride and the Republicans, being so honest, make sure Vets do without. It's the right thing to do.
2006-09-12 09:27:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Get used to it . They're still trying to say Agent Orange isn't dangerous. It's only been 45yrs!
2006-09-12 10:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by preacher55 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it is not right. Those who dismiss what you are saying as "drivel" haven't seen that there is a legitimate news story saying such.
Just another example of the Federal Government attempting to "weasel out" from the benefits "promised" to our military veterans.
2006-09-12 12:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No this is not right! It is the same with the Viet-Nam era veterans and illnesses due to agent orange. It will take a gutsy senator or congressman and a good administration to rectify this problem.
2006-09-12 09:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, since over $140 million was just cut from VA funds and since no one is raising Taxes to take care of all the NEW injured military personnel who are soon to be veterans; WHY would anyone be surprised about this? I'm not..
BTW: the "military" are NOT veterans...
2006-09-12 09:37:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mod M 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
So what you're saying is many of them have symptoms. But the symptoms are varied with no pattern... many of them just have all sorts of different problems.
In medical science you can't take a collection of *unrelated* symptoms and call it a disorder.
It has nothing to do with hating veterans.... it's just how medical science works. Sorry.
2006-09-12 09:34:19 · answer #5 · answered by Funchy 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Is this guy in anyway related to erudite...another poster on here who acts and types in exactly the same way???
Anyways this article is overly biased and obviously a fraud...because no journalist in his/her right mind makes stuff like this...
2006-09-12 12:53:28 · answer #6 · answered by betterdeadthansorry 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Number #1 Bush would not make any comments in this regard unless he had the studies to back it up. This President is highly respected and trusted by our military. They know a schlock when they see one, and President Bush is not a schlock. I do however have serious doubts as to your credibility.
2006-09-12 09:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
That is a load of hubub.
I know veterans now that are indeed being treated for GWS. Quit pulling up moronic stories and posting this drivel.
2006-09-12 09:31:04 · answer #8 · answered by Q-burt 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
This article sounds biased to me. All I have seen with PTSD have received treatment for it.
2006-09-12 11:04:31 · answer #9 · answered by Abrams Tanker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's funny how people who haven't been to Iraq seem to think they know so much about it.
2006-09-12 13:40:46 · answer #10 · answered by TheMightyOne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋