Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses: For Health Care Providers
VA offers a range of health services, educational materials for health care providers and Veteran patients, and research studies that address health effects of military service in the Gulf:
About the Gulf War
1990-1991 Gulf War through the current conflict in Iraq
Gulf War Service
What VA considers Gulf War military service for benefit purposes
Exposures during the Gulf War
Types of exposures during the Gulf War and how and when Veterans may have been exposed
Gulf War Registry Health Exam for Veterans
Free exam by VA for possible long-term health problems associated with Gulf War service during the 1990-1991 Gulf War and Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn
Educating Veteran Patients
Information on VA benefits for illnesses associated with Gulf War service and free materials to inform Veteran patients about possible health problems of Gulf War service
Resources and Materials
Newsletters, brochures, posters and other materials on the health effects of Gulf War service and VA services for Gulf War Veterans
Subscribe to Gulf War Newsletter
Sign up to receive by email VA’s Gulf War Review newsletter for Veterans who served in Desert Shield/Storm and their families