Gulf War Illness
Supporting veterans with comprehensive resources, VA claim assistance, and connection to specialized treatment centers.
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Gulf War Illness has been ignored too long, but...
Together We Are Stronger.
The #1 barrier to improving veteran health is lack of outreach. Share with veterans you know - when they click your link, we will connect them with resources tailored to their needs.
Welcome to the movement to fight Gulf War Illness in our community. Together, we can spread the word to our fellow veterans so that they can get the help they need.
Resource Categories
Comprehensive support for veterans across all aspects of Gulf War Illness
VA Claim Help
- DAV Claims Assistance
- VA Disability Compensation
- GWI Compensation Guide
- CCK GWI Legal Team
Clinical Support
- WRIISC
- Gulf War Registry Exam
- Diagnosis & Treatment Guide
Connect with Veterans
- Gulf War Illnesses Group
- Nat'l Gulf War Resource Center
- VFW
- American Legion
Financial Assistance
- Desert Storm Bonus
- USA Cares
- Operation First Response
- American Veterans Aid
WRIISC
The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) provides environmental exposure assessments and medical evaluations for veterans who have chronic medically unexplained symptoms that may be related to deployment.
The WRIISC has helped hundreds of Gulf War veterans get diagnoses and potential treatments.
137+ veterans recommend this resource
Our Ambassadors
Veteran advocates leading the fight for recognition and treatment
Anthony Hardie
AmbassadorAnthony is a veterans' advocate, former public official, and a longstanding national leader on Gulf War veterans' health, toxic wounds, and other veterans' issues. He served with the U.S. Army from 1986 through 1993, with six overseas tours of duty that included two combat tours: the 1991 Gulf War, and Somalia.
Denise Nichols
AmbassadorDenise has been a tireless veterans advocate on the front lines of Gulf War issues since the early 1990s. She's testified before Congress and pushed for continued medical research on Gulf War illnesses. A retired Air Force Flight nurse with a Masters degree, she served in the Vietnam era and during 1991's Operation Desert Storm.
Were You Deployed to the Persian Gulf?
If you were deployed to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm (1990-1991), you may qualify for resources and support.