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?

Art Are you seeing a neurologist? marti

Yes I do.....It started in 97 while I was in the Army. It is slow mover...thank god. I have good days and bad ones. It has only affected my legs and hands. Marti :D

hey Art do u have ALS?

Hello Does anyone know how long it will take after my QTC exams are sent to the VA? I just talked to QTC and they are going to expedite my report...I have ALS Thanks Marti

Does anyone know what % a spouse can use on the 911 GI bill? Marti

I was just wondering how many vets on hadit...have ALS

Hello Pete, I live in ATL..I am working with the PVA! They a doing a great job! I am just waiting on the QTC.. Do you have ALS? Also do you think they will retro pay me make for those two year which I didn't have an actual diagnoses. The neurologist I've seen those years where debating on ALS or some other diseases which they tested for were negative. I will survive Marti

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

Thanks Berta

Hi Berta Thank you for the info...well all I know is that I got 30% automatically..TDIU? What does that mean? All I had was a C&P exams and waiting on the QTC to send my info to the VA...On March 5th I go see a doctor for now I get full medical care at the VA...Thank the lord..So basically do I need to ask for SMC...I am not housebound and I am going to try my damnedest not to get that way by PT, swimming, maybe a little yoga if I can get someone to help me LOL :D ..I will not let this disease kill me...I have a 4 yr old daughter that keeps me going...and a wonderful husband,and if I can get help in anyway I will take it..for the future could be grim..and I want my family be back on there feet without any future bills...ect...I guess I have just wait and see...Thank You! you rock! Marti