Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
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
Upcoming Feb RACGWVI Meeting. Details can be found here → Feb 12, 2024
Sept 7 & 8, 2023 Meeting Mins
RACGWVI Meeting & Veteran Enagagement Session (VES) Details can be found here → Sept 7 & 8, 2023
Current research alerts → Research Alerts