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Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses

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RAC Documents and Reports

Read the Committee's recommendations and reports to the VA Secretary.

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Gulf War-related Links

Learn about illnesses associated with Gulf War service from August 2, 1990 to present.

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RACGWVI Meetings

Information for RACGWVI Meetings and Veteran Engagement Sessions.

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RAC Documents and Reports Gulf War-related Links RAC Meetings

The Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses was created by Congress in 1998, and first appointed by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi in January 2002.
According to its charter, the guiding principle for the work of the Committee shall be the premise that the fundamental goal of Gulf War-related government research is to improve the health of ill Gulf War Veterans.

Mission
The Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on proposed research studies, plans, and strategies related to understanding and treating the health consequences of military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the 1990 - 1991 Gulf War.

News & Announcements
RACGWVI Meeting Nov 20 & 21, 2024 Houston, TX. Information can be found here → NOV 20 & 21, 2024

Current research alerts → Research Alerts