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Numerous services and agencies assist Gulf War veterans, particularly those with health problems or questions.
Active duty service members should contact their commanders or call the DoD Gulf War Veterans hot line at (800) 796-9699.
Non-active duty Gulf War veterans with health concerns should contact the nearest Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. The telephone number can be found in local directories under "Department of Veterans Affairs" in the "U.S. Government" listings.
Gulf War veterans who need marital or family counseling can get help from the nearest VA medical center, VA veterans center or by calling the VA Gulf War Information Helpline at (800) 749- 8387.
Veterans trying to retrieve copies of hospital records from their Gulf War service should call (800) 497-6261 to find out if their records have been added to a growing database maintained by the DoD Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses. To date, the database contains more than 17,000 entries.
Gulf War veterans seeking disability compensation for illnesses incurred in or aggravated by military service should contact a benefits adviser at the nearest VA regional office or health care facility, or call the VA Gulf War information help line at (800) 749-8387.
Veterans interested in benefit programs administered by the VA should contact a benefits adviser at the nearest VA regional office or health care facility, or call (800) 749-8387.
People with firsthand information about incidents that occurred in the theater of operations during the Gulf War, that may be related to reported health problems, should call the DoD incidents line at (800) 472-6719.
The following service organizations also will assist Gulf War veterans:
Air Force Association
1501 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22209-1198
American G.I. Forum
206 San Pedro, Suite 210
San Antonio, TX 78205
American Legion
1608 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
American Legion Auxiliary c/o Harper and Co.
11961 Tech Road
Silver Spring, MD, 20904
AMVETS
4647 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham, MD 20706
Association of the U.S. Army
2425 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
Disabled American Veterans
807 Maine St., SW
Washington, DC
Enlisted Association of the National Guard
1219 Prince St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Fleet Reserve Association
125 N. West St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2754
Jewish War Veterans
1811 R St., NW
Washington, DC 20009
Marine Corps League
8626 Lee Highway, #201
Merrifield, VA 22031
Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association
110 N. Royal St., Suite 406
Alexandria, VA 22314
National Association of the Uniformed Services
5535 Hempstead Way
Springfield, VA 22151
National Guard Association of the US
1 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
National Military Family Association
6000 Stevenson Ave., #304
Alexandria, VA 22304
Naval Enlisted Reserve Association
6703 Farragut Ave.
Falls Church, VA 22042-2189
Naval Reserve Association
1619 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2793
Navy League
2300 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
Non Commissioned Officers Association
225 N. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Reserve Officers Association
1 Constitution Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
Retired Officers Association
201 N. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Veterans of Foreign Wars
200 Maryland Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
406 W 34th St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
Vietnam Veterans of America
1224 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
Story by American Forces Press Service
| Date Taken: | 08.24.1998 |
| Date Posted: | 07.04.2025 00:11 |
| Story ID: | 528045 |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, US |
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