Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-Like Illness Among Gulf War Veterans: A Population-based Survey of 30,000 Veterans

Gulf War Veterans and non-Gulf War Veterans completed surveys in 1995 about their experiences and health status. This study examined the association between deployment, deployment stress, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Those who had deployed were more likely to experience PTSD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms, and deployment stress was associated with greater PTSD symptoms.