ALS and the First Gulf War

One of the terrible things done to veterans of the first Gulf war was the coverup of Gulf war syndrome, claiming no disease here, folks, just move on.

after many years, the VA made it a diagnosis, so now Vets can get help from them.

but still, most claiming this disease are being denied disability benefits.

now, however, it is acknowledged that Gulf war veterans do have an increase in the risk for ALS, although the actual number of cases is a very low percentage.


CDC article on ALS. They are establishing a registry for patients, to help figure out the cause and what treatments would help.

more on my medical blog.