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ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may receive badly-needed support for themselves and their families after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that ALS will become a presumptively compensable illness for all veterans with 90 days or more of continuously active service in the military.
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Causes Of Als
I was wondering what led to the presumption of als and the military. What was the common denominator between Army Navy Airforce Marines Coast Guard etc that was the same , but was different than the national guard army reserve air guard etc. The training was basically different in all services. The assignments were all different ground forces air forces and water forces. The only thing that I can think of that was the same is the vaccines. If that is the factor that the presumption was made on why is the peace time guard and reserve people that were never activated not eligible for claiming disability They can claim any other disability that happened to them w…
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Automatic 100%
Veterans diagnosed with ALS now receive an automatic 100% rating. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-06-23/pdf/2010-15169.pdf
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Presumption Of Service Connection Als
[Federal Register: November 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 212)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 57072-57074] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr04no09-7] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 3 RIN 2900-AN05 Presumption of Service Connection for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY…
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How Many Veterans On Here Have Als
I was just wondering how many vets on hadit...have ALS
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ptsd Motor Neuron Disease
First, I'm hesitant to post a topic to this thread that may not be directly related to the intended purpose. My deepest sympathies go out to anyone that has ALS and also to any family members of someone with that disease. I would however suggest that the topic be broadened to include other motor neuron type diseases. I currently have a diagnosis of "motor neuron disease." My symptoms are progressive muscle wasting and also progressive loss of strength. I also have chronic pain from head to toe and am told by neurologists that the pain is unrelated to my motor neuron disease. My disease does not fit "ALS" because mine is progressing much more slowly. In fact, it d…
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Those With Als, What Symptoms Did You Have At Time Of Va Diagnosis?
Those with ALS, what symptoms did you have at time of VA Diagnosis? I have symptoms of MS, or ALS, , one VA Neurolgist said I have Myotonic Dystrophy... I would really like to kno wmore about the symptoms other people have.. how did it progress? when did you suspct it? was it a surprise or did you see it coming? thanx, (I just recently had a couple c&p exams, and am awaiting the decision..) thanx..
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Als & Va Research
I just read an article on MSNBC titled "Lou Gehrig my not have had Lou Gehrig's disease". The story first appeared in the New York Times. Seems the Mass. VAMC research center and Boston Medical Center have been conducting studies concerning ALS. It appears to me, after reading the article, that the VA is gearing up to deny a lot of ALS claims under the new AO presumptive. (JMHO) I'm not tech savy so I'm hoping Wings or someone with more knowledge than myself can set up a link to the article. It was titled "Study says brain trauma can mimic Lou Gehrig's disease" in the Times.
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Is It Als?
On June 19th I go in for an EMG.This is with my neuorologist at Duke.I think I will get a dx of ALS as we have already excluded M.S.,Chronic Inflamatory Demylinating Polyneuropathy,Multifocal Motor Axonopathy and its not Progressive Bulbar or Primary Lateral Sclerosis.He says he does not know what I have but its in the spinal muscular atrophy family.He mentioned Progressive Muscular Atrophy.I have lower motor neuron symptoms like fasciculations in both foreams and legs and across the belly,muscle cramps in both hands,atrophy of the left forearm and hand and now have fasciculations in the eyelids and throat.I have stumbled across totally level floors like at Target or J.C.…
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How Much Longer
I was diagnosed December 1st had a c&p exam Jan.1st......30% without my spouse and child isn't cutting it....Oh also if someone reads this! I put in a claim in 2008 and not knowing at the time I had ALS, It took two years for the doctors to figure out what I had and I was wondering if I would get retro pay for those two years. I will survive Marti
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Appealing Va Medical Ruling--als Brought To Light
I was recently awarded by the VA for service connected monomelic amyotrophy a disorder of the lower motor neurons--60% rating. After visiting my neurologist last week, it was revealed that I have atypical ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease) as well. I am not considered "total and permanent" should I appeal the ruling of the VA and shoot for a higher rating. In essence, I have two unclassified motor neuron disorders. Will the VA bump me down on the rating scale? Any one with insight to this please let me know. Thank you!
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A.l.s. Claim Approved (timeline)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis SEPT 23,08 FILED CLAIM WITH ASSIST OF PVA VSO. CLAIM FILED AT MUSKOGEE OK. VARO OCT, 27 LETTER GRANTING 30% INTERIM FOR ALS. C+P EXAM SCHEDULED FOR NOV 7. NOV,7 C+P LASTED 30 MINUTES. NOV,21 VSO CALLED. I HAVE BEEN GRANTED 100% P+T WITH SMC R2
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What Is Als?
Courtesy of PGWVET@Yuku Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease - a chronic and rapidly progressive disease that attacks brain cells that control the muscles. As these cells die, the muscles weaken and shrink, become paralyzed. First affected are voluntary muscles (legs, arms), then involuntary muscles, (diaphragm, heart). The brain loses its ability to communicate with the muscles, but thought processes remain intact. ALS is non-contagious, adult-onset and rare among individuals under 45 years of age. There is no known cure for ALS. The VA and DOD funded a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regardi…
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