Posted on Sep 13, 2025

New Diagnostic Code for Gulf War Illness Marks Major Step Forward for Veteran Care and Research

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Gulf War illness (GWI), the chronic, debilitating condition linked to military service in the 1990-1991 Gulf War, will receive a dedicated diagnostic code in the October 2025 release of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM). The new code is being hailed as a major step forward by veterans with GWI, and by healthcare providers and scientists with expertise in the condition.

New Diagnostic Code for Gulf War Illness Marks Major Step Forward for Veteran Care and Research

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SFC Mark Merino

Posted 4 mo ago

And it only took 35 years. Operation Ludicrous Speed?

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SSgt Richard Kensinger

Posted 4 mo ago

this is long past due. It impacts all core body systems
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1SG Joseph Dartey

Posted 4 mo ago

Thank you sir for posting this article. Great information.

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