No, Jim is covered for ms and was medically retired with the dx of ms as are many soldiers with ms. They are talking about the soldiers who were actively involved in the Gulf War and came out with this mystery illness called Gulf War Syndrome. These soldiers were given a specific amount of time to "claim" on any illness that could be somehow related to their service. If you didn't "claim" within seven years you were no longer eligible to file for compensation. The same goes for any vet who is no longer active, not just the Gulf War vets. Now the government is realizing that this disease is indeed something and that our soldiers should be given compensation for the illness. By passing this it will open doors for other vets who have suffered for years and couldn't get help. For example, vets who didn't apply within the seven year cut off.

As to if they will get "more" is up to the medical review board. They base disability on a percentage scale. Jim is 100% but was 50% at discharge. He also gets aide and attendance because he requires 24 hour care. If he were to go on a respirator he would get more aide and attendance. It's all about the severity of the disability.