Jayce Hanson (3) has had both of his legs amputated to make it possible to fit prostheses. Jayce is one the children of US Gulf War veterans born with multiple birth defects.

Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Jayce Hanson (3) has had both of his legs amputated to make it possible to fit prostheses. Jayce is one the children of US Gulf War veterans born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Jayce Hanson (3) tries to fly a kite with his sister Amy. He has had both of his legs amputated to make it possible to fit prostheses. Some children of US Gulf War veterans, such as Jayce, were born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Jayce Hanson (3) appeals to his mother to help him pick up a toy. Some children of US Gulf War veterans, such as Jayce, were born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Jayce Hanson (3) has had both of his legs amputated to make it possible to fit prostheses. Jayce is one the children of US Gulf War veterans born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Jayce Hanson (3) has had both of his legs amputated to make it possible to fit prostheses. Jayce is one the children of US Gulf War veterans born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Jayce Hanson (3) has had both of his legs amputated to make it possible to fit prostheses. Jayce is one the children of US Gulf War veterans born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Lea Arnold (3) was born with spina bifida and other disabilities. Some children of US Gulf War veterans, such as Lea, have been born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Lea Arnold (3) was born with spina bifida and other disabilities. She has to spend long periods in a contraption holding her upright to strengthen her bones. Some children of US Gulf War veterans, such as Lea, have been born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Lea Arnold (3) was born with spina bifida and other disabilities. She has to spend long periods in a contraption holding her upright to strengthen her bones. Some children of US Gulf War veterans, such as Lea, have been born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Lea Arnold (3) was born with spina bifida and other disabilities. Some children of US Gulf War veterans, such as Lea, have been born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

Lea Arnold (3) was born with spina bifida and other disabilities. Some children of US Gulf War veterans, such as Lea, have been born with multiple birth defects. Suggested causes of this 'Gulf War syndrome' range from chemicals and radiation to an unknown germ. The Pentagon officially denied the existence of a 'mystery illness'.

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