Gulf War Registry Health Exam for Veterans

Important points about registry health exams:

• Free to eligible Veterans and no co-payment
• Not a disability compensation exam or required for other VA benefits
• Enrollment in VA’s health care system not necessary
• Based on Veterans’ recollection of service, not on their military records
• Veterans can receive additional registry exams, if new problems develop
• Veterans’ family members are not eligible for registry exams

VA’s Gulf War Registry Health Exam alerts Veterans to possible long-term health problems that may be related to environmental exposures during their military service. The registry data helps VA understand and respond to these health problems more effectively.

Contact your local VA Environmental Health Coordinator about getting a Gulf War Registry health exam. 

Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

Veterans who are eligible for the Gulf War Registry may also join the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, which includes additional data related to airborne hazards.

• The registry is a database of information about Veterans and Service members collected through a questionnaire.
• OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Veterans and Service members who have deployed to the Southwest Asia theater of operations on or after August 2, 1990 as well as those who have deployed to Afghanistan or Djibouti after September 11, 2001 can use the registry.

Check your eligibility and sign up through an online questionnaire.