Gulf War Illness Claims
Witnesses included representatives from the Veterans Affairs Department, the Government Accountability Office and veterans' advocates groups.
Two House Veterans' Affairs subcommittees held a joint hearing examining how the Veterans Affairs Department reviews Gulf War illness… read more
Two House Veterans' Affairs subcommittees held a joint hearing examining how the Veterans Affairs Department reviews Gulf War illness claims. A report released by the Government Accountability Office found that the VA denies more than 80% of claims for benefits in Gulf War associated illnesses. The report also found that ninety percent of VA medical examiners have no training on how to conduct Gulf War illness exams.
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Melissa Emrey-Arras Director Government Accountability Office->Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues
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- Patrick Joyce M.D. Chief Washington, D.C., Veterans Affairs Medical Center->Occupational Health Clinics
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