veterans

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...

I've been looking on eBay and autotrader and various other sites for used accessible vans. I am shocked at how expensive they are. Even the ones that are 10 years old with over 100,000 miles are between $12,000 and $15,000. I just can't justify spending that kind of money on a van. What if I'm...

Just listened to a report on high rates of hepatitis c in veterans from Vietnam thru 1997. Apparently if you flinch when getting these shots the skin would break. I am really interested in this because this is how Steve got his shots. The air gun apparently forced the vaccine thru the skin at...

This is a premium based benefit that is automatically deducted from compensation. It will cover up to $200k. The premium is based on the amount covered. You can choose tomstart coverage when sah grant construction begins or when it ends. When you need to file a claim, you need a computer...

Caregivers of veterans with ALS are welcome to join a community of military/veteran caregivers. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation was created to assist and support military/veteran caregivers. "Our nation’s military caregivers need and deserve robust, effective support in light of the mental...

My diagnosis was by EMG by a certified ALS doctor in St. Louis. Yes I had all the test. Blood, MRI of whole back, neck. I am actually 22 months into my symptoms. It took the last EMG for her to say yes. Would loved to hear from others. <email address deleted by Mod> Especially veterans...

Dear Veterans, I want all of you to know that I am thinking of you on Veterans Day, and want to thank you all for the sacrifices you each made for our country. Bless You All. Sincerely, Laura.

I was diagnosed with ALS over two years ago. I am still standing and doing most things on my own. The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada recognizes ALS as service associated, and they have been very helpful and financially supportive. The 90% of us that have the sporadic kind of this disease...

Hey All, Just joined the forums, we lost my mother (My Dad, Brother, and I) to a 7-year battle with ALS about a month and a half ago. I figured I could provide some insights on how to cope with ALS as well as supporting your suffering loved one in general, as all of these are invaluable during...

Good morning all, My name is Eric and I am Veteran who served in Northern Iraq during the first Gulf War. Leaving Iraq I came down with a serious case of motor neuron disease. For the past 25 years I've had almost complete peripheral neuropathy, fasciculations, eye twitches in the right eye...