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<p>The UK Government's strategy on research topics and studies into the health of
Gulf War veterans has been informed and overseen by independent scientific experts
nominated by the Medical Research Council, taking account of published peer-reviewed
international literature and international studies. We have no plans to undertake
further research on Gulf War issues, however, we continue to monitor any Gulf War
research that is published around the world.</p><p>The overwhelming evidence from
scientific research shows no adverse health effects. In line with contemporary medical
and scientific understanding from the mid-1990s onwards, no distinct disease process
or pathology associated with Gulf illness has been identified. However, we do recognise
that some veterans of the 1990/91 Gulf Conflict are ill and that some of this ill
health is related to their Gulf service.</p><p>In such cases, compensation may be
claimed under the War Pensions Scheme with appropriate medical care provided by the
National Health Service across the UK.</p>
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