Topic: Iowa

The story of Scott Seifkin, an Army and National Guard veteran, highlights the extreme physical toll of Gulf War illness, including a case where the VA reportedly removed his skin to save his life. Seifkin died two weeks before his son was born, and his family members in Waterloo, Iowa, now report similar rashes. The segment criticizes mainstream media outlets like CNN and CBS for failing to report on these specific veteran tragedies.

Joyce Riley tells the tragic story of Scott Seifkin, a Gulf War veteran who died after the VA attempted to treat his severe rashes by removing his skin. She describes Seifkin as a hero and notes that his family members have since developed similar rashes, indicating the communicable nature of his condition. A caller mentions a symbolic moment during a seminar where an American flag fell just as Seifkin's picture was displayed.