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VA Study Doubts Gulf War Syndrome

HeadlineSep 14, 2006

In medical news, a new government study is casting doubt on the illness known as Gulf War Syndrome. The Veterans Administration says although thousands of Gulf Veterans suffer numerous medical problems, there is no unique pattern of symptoms that can be classified as a single ailment. Nearly thirty percent of Gulf War veterans suffer medical problems. In another development, the report found evidence veterans face an increased risk of Lou Gehrig’s disease, anxiety disorders, depression and substance abuse.

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