WHERE TO GET HELP
Active Duty military personnel with questions or concerns about their service
in the Persian Gulf Region-contact your Commanding Officer or call the Department of
Defense (DoD) Persian Gulf Veterans Hotline at (1-800-796-9699)
for an examination.
Persian Gulf Veterans with concerns about their health-contact the nearest VA Medical
Center. The telephone number can be found in the local telephone directory under
Department of Veterans Affairs in the "U.S." Government listings. A Persian Gulf
Registry examination will be offered. Treatment will be provided to eligible veterans. The
VA Persian Gulf Information Helpline can also provide the latest information and
assistance. The toll-free number is 1-800-PGW-VETS (1-800-749-8387).
Persian Gulf Veterans in need of marital/family counseling-contact the nearest VA Medical
Center. For additional info, call the Persian Gulf Information Helpline at 1-800-PGW-VETS (1-800-749-8387)
Persian Gulf Veterans seeking disability compensation for illnesses incurred in or
aggravated by military service-contact a Veterans Benefits Counselor at the nearest VA
regional office or health care facility, or call the VA Persian Gulf Information Helpline
at 1-800-PGW-VETS(1-800-749-8387)
Persian Gulf Veterans interested in learning more about the wide range of benefit programs
administered by VA- contact a Veterans Benefits Counselor at the nearest VA Regional
Office or health care facility, or call the VA Persian Gulf Information Helpline at (1-800-749-8387).
NOTE: Representatives of veterans service organizations,
including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US, Disabled American
Veterans, etc., may be very helpful to Persian Gulf War Veterans.