I was surprised to discover that currently only three illnesses are specifically named and recognized by the U.S. government as qualifying a veteran who has served in Southwest Asia for disability benefits. I was shocked when I learned that those three illnesses are fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome.
What I find intriguing is the fact that the same three illnesses, which are questioned and considered highly suspect when it comes to Social Security...
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