Hi Everyone,
Thought I'd stop in to say Hello. For new members I'm Kim (Skipper). I lost my dad November 21, 2015 to limb onset ALS. He lived with it for 3 1/2 years since his diagnosis. Looking back we think he had some symptoms for at least a year before his diagnosis...
For those veterans diagnosed with PLS (vs ALS) below is link to a recent appeal where a Veteran, who had previously been turned down for benefits based on a diagnosis of PLS (vs ALS), was awarded disability benefits for a PLS diagnosis. In the past, Vets have been turned down for the ALS...
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I am currently a caregiver for my veteran who has been diagnosed with ALS. We have 2 children ages 9 and 8. Due to unfortunate circumstances that has happened, we had to tell the children that their dad will eventually pass away from this disease. That was about 3 weeks ago...
I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with als but neurologist is unsure of type. I have aiready lost use of my left hand and have weakness in right. I have an appt at MUSC in Charleston SC in Nov and wondering if anyone has had any experience at that facility. I am a veteran and could probably go to the...
Looking for someone to layout a step by step process for a Retired Veteran with 100% disability from ALS on 5/5/16. I have filed another request to get the disability backdated to the date when the symptoms were evident and I made a claim on a weak shoulder not knowing it was ALS, nor the Docs...
Gulf War Veteran. left side arm,hand,leg weakness. right side getting weak now. mayo clinic jan 2014 diagnosed spinocerebellum degeneration. drooling, difficulty in projecting voice, twitching mainly left bicep,home health care, with shower, dressing, and food prep. wheelchair bound. dropping...
Hey,
As I wrote in the "New diagnosis" forum, my father was diagnosed a little over a week ago. Now, I have a question which is a bit crazy, but was wondering if someone could answer for me...
Ever since my father's diagnosis I have been feeling like I have similar symptoms. I understand it is...
The annual clothing allowance is due in to the prosthetics department of the VA the veteran receives their prosthetics from no later than August 1.
Our VBA sends us a letter each year giving us a heads up on this.
The veteran can receive a clothing allowance for each qualifying device or...