Hi Dutchman
My husband is a vet, diagnosed with ALS by two neurologists outside VA, and has been rated 30% with the help of the PVA in ATL. We've already been for the outside evaluation from a regular MD for VA. He is under the care of the Emory ALS Clinic. My question is this - he is barely walking now. Uses a borrowed scooter if we go anywhere. (Fortunately it's a light weight one that comes apart). We applied for the VA grant to get a handicapped accessible van . My question is this ...Should he talk to the VA about a power chair? Now? How long does it take to get approved once he really needs one. Thanks in advance.
My husband is a vet, diagnosed with ALS by two neurologists outside VA, and has been rated 30% with the help of the PVA in ATL. We've already been for the outside evaluation from a regular MD for VA. He is under the care of the Emory ALS Clinic. My question is this - he is barely walking now. Uses a borrowed scooter if we go anywhere. (Fortunately it's a light weight one that comes apart). We applied for the VA grant to get a handicapped accessible van . My question is this ...Should he talk to the VA about a power chair? Now? How long does it take to get approved once he really needs one. Thanks in advance.
