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Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses

 
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Certain illnesses are associated with Gulf War service in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations. VA offers eligible Veterans a free Gulf War Registry health exam to find possible long-term health problems related to Gulf War service.

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Exposures during Gulf War

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