Already 100% Plus Smc L And Just Been Diagnosed Als

[josiah0909]

My husband has been at 100% with smc L for about 3 years now but last week he was diagnosed with ALS. He has lose most the use of his legs and one arm. I don't know if I should file a claim for his ALS or just let it be. My husband and I don't have the energy or time to invest in another claim that can take years for. Any one have any advice. I appreciate this site and its help to veterans and spouses. God Bless

[carlie]

My husband has been at 100% with smc L for about 3 years now but last week he was diagnosed with ALS. He has lose most the use of his legs and one arm. I don't know if I should file a claim for his ALS or just let it be. My husband and I don't have the energy or time to invest in another claim that can take years for. Any one have any advice. I appreciate this site and its help to veterans and spouses. God Bless

In 2008, ALS became presumptive for service connection.

Below is a link to this info.

http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1583

YES - Personally I would most definitely apply for any benefits that might be

available.

Here is a link to a form you can print out, take to his doctor to fill out and sign,

then make another copy to submit to your VARO - ASAP.

It should be approved without hesitation.

http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-0960C-2-ARE.pdf

Good luck to you both.

jmho

[Pete53]

Please file the claim immediately. Ask VARO to make it effective on date of diagnosis.

Good Luck