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Gulf War infectious diseases — possible pathway

Infectious-disease pathways use their own location and diagnosis-timing rules; the Afghanistan branch is not the same as the PACT Act airspace branch.

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Manual requirements

  • Disease-specific medical and timing requirements; exact geographic service and discharge.

Suggested application steps

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Limits and caveats

  • Educational screening is not an official benefit decision. VA makes the official determination.
  • Possible presumptive or exposure-related pathway—not a diagnosis, proof of exposure, or a benefit award.

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Benefit value or formula
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Local administration may vary; manual verification may be required
Source language
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Gulf War illnesses linked to Southwest Asia service

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Reviewed 2026-10-12

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Data version 2026.10.12 · Record version effective not established by the reviewed source · Next review due 2027-01-12

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