So, people who were in the Gulf War in the early 90's (and perhaps this even opens the door for the subsequent war, still going on) will be covered ... even if they don't develop that MS or cancer (I presume a certain type(s)) for several years? Of course that would mean anyone who did develop those disease since 1991 too?

If that is the case, I think this brings me back to my original point . . . that they must KNOW that these diseases can be caused by something that happened in the war ... so they are taking accountibility.

My point is just that maybe they ARE getting closer to identifying the cause of these diseases (or at least one major cause) if they are accepting responsibility for them.

I'm interested in this because there are a couple of "industries" that have been known to have a higher risk for MS, including vets and nurses . . . This is a step in validating one industry "cause".

See where I'm going with this?

Cherie

I see where your going with this Cherie but we cannot say where ms comes from just yet. What about civilians who never had any contact with the military or certain professions? There are plenty of civilians who cannot be added to the mix because of that. I have to stick to my opinion that the military does not cause neurological disease but it can exacerbate symptoms simply by being exposed to rigorous training and chemicals.

I think this is simply the military taking care of their vets and nothing more. Gulf War Syndrome has been considered a mystery since it's naming. Vietnam vets had agent orange and similar illnesses. They are taking care of their vets. Heck, they have been in the media so much for not taking care of them so it's about time if you ask me.

I'm still not getting remarried.

Now I must pass the torch to someone else because I have a hungry vet asking where's his grilled cheese? lol

I didn't actually mean to imply that it did . . . just that if they are now acknowledging that something in that "industry" is leading to these kind of problems (MS, cancer, etc.) . . . then they might be getting closer narrowing down what "that" is.

Kinda' like the theory that lower levels of Vitamin D, in different altitudes, potentially impacting the prevalence of MS (not that theory is holding much water any more, but . . . )

So, the next question would be "what" might be triggering these neurological problems in war vets, and I'm betting from their analysis, they have some good clues. Maybe it's uranium, or some type of vaccine, or . . . but if they were to combine those findings with the medical industry (nurses), we could be getting closer to the answer.

Yeah right , just my wishful thinking working overtime.

Cherie