Gulf War Syndrome Report - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

Frustrating news for soldiers who believe they suffer from Gulf War Syndrome.

For years now, they have been waiting for an official diagnosis from the government which could make a difference in their health coverage but now, a new report from the National Institutes of Health says studies show war veterans, especially those who served in the Persian Gulf, faced exposure to smoke from oil-well fires, toxins, and even pesticides. And today, they have significantly higher rates of fatigue, memory loss, muscle pain, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The report falls short of calling this a war illness, saying more study is needed.