Gulf War I (August 2, 1990 â March 3, 1991), includes Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.
Gulf War Research
VA and research organizations continue to evaluate possible causes of Gulf War Veterans' chronic multisymptom illnesses, including exposure to oil well fires, smoke and petroleum.
Gulf War I Veterans may have been exposed to a variety of environmental and chemical hazards that carried potential health risks. VA offers eligible Veterans a free Gulf War Registry health exam, for possible long-term health problems related to Gulf War service.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Signs of chronic fatigue, such as unexplained and persistent exhaustion, may be connected to your Gulf War service. Learn more.
Certain illnesses are associated with Gulf War service in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations during the first Gulf War starting August 2, 1990 through the conflict in Iraq. Learn more.
Toxic Military Exposures
Chemical & Biological Weapons
(Khamisiyah, Iraq)
Ammunitions storage depot containing warfare agents that was demolished
Depleted Uranium
Uranium used in military tank armor and some bullets
Oil Well Fire, Smoke and Petroleum
Oil or gas wells that caught on fire and burned
Pesticides (Gulf War)
Substances used to repel or destroy pests such as insects and pathogens
Pyridostigmine Bromide (PB)
Round, white tablet used as pre-treatment drug to protect against nerve agent soman
Toxic Embedded Fragments
Shrapnel and other metals that remain in the body after injury
Sand, Dust and Particulates
Tiny airborne matter that can cause respiratory and other health problems
CARC Paint
Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) used on military vehicles to resist corrosion and chemical agents
Vaccinations
Including anthrax and botulinum toxoid
Occupational Hazards
Exposures from working with chemicals, paints, and machinery during service
Infectious Diseases
Nine infectious diseases associated with Southwest Asia and Afghanistan military service Learn more
Non Toxic Military Exposures
Occupational Hazards
Exposures from working with chemicals, paints, and machinery during service
Noise
Harmful sounds from guns, equipment, and machinery that is often experienced during service
Heat Injuries
Health problems that could be caused by extremely hot temperatures
PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS ON GULF WAR VETERANS' ILLNESSES
The Environmental Health Registry Programs for Veterans brochure provides an overview of five VA health registry programs that track the health of Veterans exposed to environmental hazards during military service: Gulf War, Ionizing Radiation, Agent Orange, Depleted Uranium, and Toxic Embedded Fragments. Open PDF Here.
Pocket Guide for Clinicians, this guide will help health care providers care for Veterans with exposure concerns. Environment Exposure Pocket Card Open PDF Here.
The Veterans Health Initiative on Caring for Gulf War I Veterans (800 KB, PDF) is a study guide that provides clinicians an overview of the Gulf War, VA and Department of Defense health programs, plus common symptoms and diagnoses of these Veterans.Open PDF Here.
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