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I was contacted by a veteran who is having difficulty establishing PLS as an SC dx. I knew I'd seen favorable judgements in the past, so here are some to have them in one place. The key appears to be positioning PLS as an ALS variant rather than its own disease.
https://www.va.gov/vetapp16/Files1/1600209.txt supports PLS as an ALS variant.
https://www.va.gov/vetapp12/Files2/1212706.txt connects them as well. And:
https://www.va.gov/vetapp12/files5/1235687.txt is also supportive in a different kind of case.
I would also encourage counsel to contact the attorneys that brought these successful appeals for their clients, for potential guidance.
Best,
Laurie
https://www.va.gov/vetapp16/Files1/1600209.txt supports PLS as an ALS variant.
https://www.va.gov/vetapp12/Files2/1212706.txt connects them as well. And:
https://www.va.gov/vetapp12/files5/1235687.txt is also supportive in a different kind of case.
I would also encourage counsel to contact the attorneys that brought these successful appeals for their clients, for potential guidance.
Best,
Laurie