What qualifies as Gulf War Illness for VA purposes?
Last verified July 15, 2026 · Reviewed by Esteban Magallon, VA-Accredited Claims Agent
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- 'Medically unexplained' means no other diagnosis fully accounts for the symptoms.
- You still need a current diagnosis or documented symptom pattern that lasts at least six months.
- PACT Act expanded the covered locations and added conditions.
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