Federally Sponsored Health Care Research Gulf War Illnesses and Beyond
Abstract
The United States Congress has poured vast amounts of money into Gulf War illnesses research projects. From 1994 through 2005, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Health and Human Services collectively spent $284 million on Gulf War illnesses research. Some question whether there is sufficient oversight and collaboration directed at ensuring that the most appropriate and strategic priorities aimed to improve the health status of deployed soldiers and veterans are being addressed. Who is conducting what research where? Is this research resulting in America's sons and daughters getting the care they need and deserve? Gulf War illnesses are defined and the evolution of the interagency committees that coordinated and conducted federal Gulf War illnesses research from its inception are highlighted. Congressionally directed funding trends, where the funds are spent, and significant impacts and improvements resulting from research findings are explored. Regardless of partisan or political views, there is great interest in the federal response to health concerns of Gulf War and Global War on Terrorism veterans as well as a significant interest in aid provided to our service men and women who endure great sacrifice to protect our freedom.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 22, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA469103
Entities
People
- Ellen E. Forster
Organizations
- United States Army War College