Click here to read the March 2014 Gulf War Update from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA has released the draft Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force 2012 report (PDF) for public comment. You may comment on the draft report through June 13, 2013 here or here.
Click here to learn more about Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses and VA services.
“WASHINGTON — Researchers say they have found physical proof that Gulf War illness is caused by damage to the brain — and that proof may ultimately help civilians who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.”
To read the full article from USA Today, please click here
To read the Georgetown University Medical Center Report, please click here
The National Desert Storm Memorial Association looks to establish the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia.
If you would like to read more about the National Desert Storm Memorial Association’s continuing effort and their current legislation, please visit The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial website.
About one-third of veterans – an estimated 175,000 to 250,000 military personnel – of the 1991 Gulf War suffer from an array of long-term medically unexplained symptoms known as chronic multisymptom illness (CMI), a serious health condition that imposes a tremendous burden of suffering.
If you would like to read more about chronic multisymptom illness (CMI), and it’s treatment options, please click here.
Transitioning from military to civilian life presents unique challenges. To make things easier and provide structure, a few of the leading organizations in veteran career development have combined forces to create one, easy place to start.
If you would like to read more about how VETNET can help in the unique challenge of the transitioning from military to civilian life, please click here
The VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans Association is a tax exempt organization under 501(c)(19) formed for members of VII Corps who served in Desert Storm, including military, civilian, and family members.
