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  1. Clearwater AL

    Maybe more from the Veterans Administration.

    I have a source to VA. What may be coming in the future if not already in the works. For a Veteran to get a power wheel chair a Neurologist must write off the Veteran has lost complete use of one of his/her limbs. My thought… what about just a foot, what about just a hand or would that be...
  2. Clearwater AL

    Veterans, those serving and family members....

    I enlisted in the Army, served with 1st Field Forces, decorated, one of the highest awards, Viet Nam Veteran with Honorable Discharge. Served in a war many would like to forget. Our former president not long ago on video interviews, text messages said those who served were suckers, concerning...
  3. N

    Greetings to All

    Hello Everyone, I've been all over the website now for a while and have read a wealth of information that I have found useful as I negotiate my journey . So a big Thank You to all of the contributors that have taken the time post . Your experiences and knowledge have already helped me as I...
    • NickV
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    • Forum: New members
  4. Nikki J

    Webinar about VA and ALS

    https://www.neals.org/for-people-with-als-caregivers/educational-webinars/the-va-and-als-an-overview-for-veterans-with-als-and-clinicians
  5. D

    Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam for an increase SMC payment

    Veterans with ALS need to know that in order to get their special monthly compensation (SMC) increased as their condition worsens they will need to get a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) filled out by a doctor of your choice or submit for a C&P exam arranged by the VA. My recent...
  6. jethro

    ALS in US army veterans, official attitude

    hello, can anyone put some light on official attitude of US government: is ALS treated anyhow as a "veteran disease"/is veteran with ALS anyhow different treated, since prevalance of ALS is almost double among veterans. Sorry, I'm from country where war lasted for four years, and nobody ever...
  7. D

    Veterans with ALS need to do these things

    I would tell all veterans that deal with the VA and have been diagnosed with ALS to do the following. 1. Get with the Paralyzed Veterans Association (PVA). Let the PVA fight the VA for you. When I was diagnosed with ALS at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL the ALS Association...
  8. S

    I'm Hoping to help veterans with ALS

    My dad recently passed after a 2 year battle with ALS. I was his only relative, so by default became a caretaker. I spent hundreds of hours on VA benefits and my Dad's wish was for me to help others. I found PVA and DAV in my area to be of very limited help. They basically got me started and...
    • Sonofagun
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    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Military veterans and the VA
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    VA Compensation for ALS

    Before I ask my question I will give a little background info on my situation. I was injured in the military and have two discs pushing on nerves which causes extreme pain down to left foot. The VA wants to do disc replacement surgery but I have been holding off as long as possible. I was...
  10. M

    Veterans with PLS VA disability

    There are some closed threads on this subject but I am new and need some help. I was recently diagnosed with PLS and am a veteran. I have submitted two letters form neurologists stating that PLS is a variant of ALS. I tried twice to get the VA to grant me disability but they keep denying it...
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