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Gulf War Syndrome is a medical condition that was initially expressly equated with the first Gulf War, although certain symptoms have been found to span other conflicts in the Middle East and surrounding areas since then.

The U.S. soldiers returning from the first Gulf War began suffering from chronic health issues that were chronicled and eventually became categorized as Gulf War Syndrome.

More than 650,000 Service members served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm from August 2, 1990 to July 31, 1991. For VA benefits eligibility purposes, the Gulf War period is still in effect. This means that anyone who served on active duty from August 2, 1990, to present is considered a Gulf War Veteran.

There's no easy answer for this question. Every workers' compensation claim is different. Claim values vary by factors like the the position of the worker, a worker's salary, the type of accident, and more.

In short, there is no one answer. However, this isn't to say that a qualified and experienced attorney can't at least formulate a projection as to what sort of payout you may be eligible for when you decide to sue for worker's compensation.

What sort of information will you have to provide in such a scenario? How can you calculate anticipated value for your case? What are you likely to walk away with when all is said and done? Here are a few things you'll need to know to figure out what your worker's compensation case might be worth.

If your insurance company has acted in bad faith or you're considering filing suit against them for whatever reason, you may be wondering what will actually happen once you've taken that first step and scheduled a consultation with legal representation to discuss whether or not you may have a case.

Insurance companies have been known to work very hard at dissuading their clients from taking legal action, and we generally find that clients who are thinking about suing their insurance companies do so only after exhaustive attempts at negotiation have failed.

If you've had issues with your claims adjuster or agent, you've taken it above their head and spoken to higher-ups within the company, and you're still not seeing results, it may be time to involve an attorney in order to get a satisfactory resolution. If you decide to take that step, here are a few things you need to know.

To lose a loved one is always a tragedy. For the spouse or family members of a military servicemember, that tragedy can be compounded by many different factors — whether they died during combat or deployment, after their return, or even years or decades later on.

Family members may be left wondering if they'll have access to any benefits to help them navigate the difficult path after their loved one has died. One of the most common questions we hear is from the spouses of recently deceased servicemembers, wondering if they will be able to access the benefits due after their loved one's service. We have the answer below.