State Department, CIA establish federal payment rules for "Havana Syndrome" victims
Those suffering from the syndrome may be eligible for federal compensation ranging from about $140,000 to $187,000.
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Those suffering from the syndrome may be eligible for federal compensation ranging from about $140,000 to $187,000.
Former CIA analyst Erika Stith said she suffers from nausea, headaches, blurred vision, and balance and memory issues.
A new CBS News investigation reveals some U.S. government employees who suffer from the mysterious medical ailments of so-called Havana Syndrome say they struggled to get recognition, medical treatment and financial support from the federal government. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge speaks with one former CIA analyst who still faces daily health struggles after a suspected Havana Syndrome attack.
The CIA says most cases of the neurological illness known as "Havana Syndrome" were not caused by a foreign adversary, after a cluster of cases was first reported in Cuba by U.S. diplomats and personnel.
Inside Ukraine as it faces Russia; “Havana Syndrome” cases on U.S. soil
Inside Ukraine as it faces Russia; "Havana Syndrome" cases on U.S. soil.
Officials and diplomats are not the only ones who have reported unexplained symptoms at home and abroad. Strange illnesses and injuries have also impacted some of their children.
Olivia Troye and Miles Taylor, two high-ranking Homeland Security officials in the Trump administration, say they were afflicted in Washington, D.C.
Investigators believe a microwave weapon could be behind the cases, but several questions remain unanswered.
U.S. officials say they were stricken with vertigo, confusion, and memory loss both at home and work in Washington, D.C.
Senior national security officials say they were stricken with vertigo, confusion and memory loss both at home in Washington and on the grounds of the White House. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
"It's a very complicated issue, you know, dealing with a whole range of incidents which have… different kinds of explanations for them as well," Burns said. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
Senior U.S. military officials arrived in Poland on Saturday amid Russia's buildup of troops along Ukraine's border. Meanwhile, American troops are also in Germany and heading to the region to support NATO allies. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
A declassified summary of an expert panel's findings found that the mysterious neurological condition may be "plausibly" explained by pulsed, electromagnetic energy.
The CIA has determined that a majority of cases of the mysterious neurological illness known as "Havana Syndrome" were not caused by a foreign adversary. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN to discuss the details of the interim report.
Two dozen cases remain "unresolved" and will be the focus of "active and intense investigation," a senior CIA official said.
American diplomats and intelligence officers around the world continue to report symptoms.
A group of lawmakers is calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to do more to address an increasing number of Havana Syndrome cases among U.S. officials. In a letter obtained by CBS News, they call the situation a "significant, unmitigated threat to our national security." Suspected cases of Havana Syndrome have been reported in several countries in recent weeks. Intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Bipartisan group of senators demands "heightened engagement" from Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The new law authorizes compensation for U.S. personnel and requires regular updates to Congress.
The departure comes amid simmering frustration among diplomats who have been affected by "Havana Syndrome."
The bill authorizes government agencies to pay personnel who suffered from injuries related to Havana Syndrome while on the job.
The officer traveling with CIA Director William Burns sought medical care in India, in the latest case to stoke concern about the mystery illness.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has urged people to report symptoms of the so-called "Havana Syndrome" as soon as possible. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge discusses her reporting with Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo that a number of defense staff have reported "sudden and troubling sensory events."