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My twin brother passed away last night at 9:30 or so in a nursing home in Tn. The last time I saw him was about a year ago. He was rushed to ER, had to be intubated and then put on a ventilator. He was then transferred to specialty hospital for 30 days which is where I saw him last. I spent a...

According to the Rep at PVA who filed my brothers compensation claim, he should receive his 1st check at the end of November. Will it be retroactive from date of dx or from date of initial symtoms. I ask because I was approved for back conditions @ 10% in 2014. Much to my surprise, it was retro...

My brothers neurologist confirmed Duke University's ALS dx after 2nd battery of tests. His doctor completed the ALS questionnaire for the VA. He then submitted it to his PVA Rep who informed him today to expect his 1st check in November! They're going to schedule an appt w/ a doc at the VA in...

Hope I'm posting in appropriate forum. As previously posted, my twin brother was diagnosed w/ >90% certainty at Duke w/ ALS. He's had drop foot, weakness, leg, abdominal, throat, neck cramps and significant atrophy. He had a full MRI ordered by another specialist on the 9/18. Follow up on 10/3...

I registered-joined this forum today after researching several other sites because I felt that it was genuine and informative. My 57 year old twin brother was recently diagnosed w/ ALS at Duke University. He was told that the degree of certainty is >90%. He had an appt. in Knoxville w/ a...