Marti

Since the rule has passed that veterans will get 100% for ALS. What does the veteran do to make sure thay will get 100%? Will it be automatically for those who have ALS? Thanks Marti:)

I just found out today that ZenArcher has passed away from this horrible disease...Oct.14....6 years fighting!

I heard this bill was to be signed this month..has anyone heard different or do they know why it is taking a minute? Thanks

Thanks EVERYONE....let the search begin... Marti

Need to know if any blue water sailors got any benefits for Agent orange claims...i am helping a Vet with his claim...The problem is that he was on a ship that was not on record...secret shhhh! so basically the Navy has no records of the Ship..USS.Estes in 1966-67...He claims that they set foot in Saigon and he also was sprayed twice by Agent Orange on Ship...but no records...Also on top of that the VA can't find medical records...go figure!!! This Vet has prostate cancer and Type II diabetes...He needs benefits...and aid.....What should I do to get records or can I...All I am doing is getting all of his paper together and we got a lawyer..I just need records!!!! Thank you Marti:ph34r:

What is sad is that our Goverenment has no problem spending more on war then our sick vets....Oh lord I could go on:angry: ...To tell you the truth I would give a extra of my tax money if I knew it was going to them...

hey darling...I am helping a Vet to get his benefits and he was in the blue water navy. He has prostate cancer and Diabetes...Does this include him? I need to know this so I can help him out...he can't do much and I am his legs..before mine die too! LOL Thank you Marti A helping Vet her self:wink:

So does anyone know if this Proposed Rule is Final.....If so when, or does it go into effect? Marti

Hey Zen Will it go automatically to 100% if you have only been diagnosed at 30%....and to the time you were diagnosed? Thanks Marti

I tried to find out from the PVA.. He told me wait until you get the rating decision. Law says until you get the rating it is not allowed to be discussed.. I thought they already had a decision? Now I am really confused!

I wish I knew :D . I have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...I never got a copy of my C&P exam, which I asked for...so I am clueless...

Hello.... I got a respond from the IRIS... "After review of your files, we see that your claim has progressed to "Pending Authorization" as of April 2, 2010." Would anyone know how long this takes? :D I am ready to pay off my medical bills... Thanks Marti

You need to find a good neurologist....to bad u don't live near Atlanta:) Good Luck to you TOO! :D

Art Where do you live?

Hey Art It took 2 years and 4 nerve and muscle conduction test....lots of blood work and MRIs...and muscle biopsy. Did your Doctor mention ALS? It is a hard disease to determine so maybe your doctor is looking for something else then ALS before he give you a diagnosis. Are you seeing VA doctors?