ALS and the military

Studies have shown that those who have served in the military are at a greater risk of ALS than those with no history of military service. This discussion topic provides the ALS community a forum to share their thoughts about the connection between ALS and military service. An excellent discussion topic for veterans and non-veterans alike.

ALS--A PRESUMPTIVE DISEASE FOR-ALL-VETERANS

timecard
  • By timecard · August 8, 2008
  • 7 replies
  • HAS ANYBODY HEARD ANY MORE ABOUT THE LEGISLATION THAT VA SECRETARY-JAMES PEARSE-SAID WOULD BE EFFECTIVE AUG. 1-TO MAKE -ALS -A PRESUMPTIVE DISEASE FOR ALL VETS. OUR VA OFFICE HERE IS MS. TOLD ME THEY ...

H.R. 5454 Advocacy

ZenArcher
  • By ZenArcher · July 7, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • Please go to http://capwiz.com/alsa/home/ Under Find Your Officials enter your zip code and click Go. Ensure that Federal is selected and click your Representative. Click the link next to E-mail. As a ...

Call to Action for All Veterans with ALS

ZenArcher
  • By ZenArcher · June 6, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • We are excited to announce that Jeff Faull, a veteran with ALS from our Greater Philadelphia Chapter and the Vice-Chair of The ALS Association's VA Issue Team, is scheduled to testify before the House ...

Contact your Congressman, Request support on H.R.5454

codeman
  • By codeman · May 30, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • Below is a Letter that I wrote my Congressman. Veterans with ALS need your help!!!. Please write your Congressman and ask for support in cosponsoring Bill H.R.5454. Thanks Bill Motley Honorable Congressman ...

New informal survey on ALS and Environmental Exposure

gulfportgal
  • By gulfportgal · March 17, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • Same as the last one I did: anonymous 6 short questions data may go to Steve Perrin, Chief Scientific Officer for ALS TDI Go here to view the survey results: http://www.quibblo.com/quiz/13-fcSS/ALS- and-Environmenatal-Exposure ...

Vets with ALS

ZenArcher
  • By ZenArcher · December 18, 2007
  • 3 replies
  • I am in the process of attempting to establish service connection for my ALS. As I am sure most on here know you must show symptoms or be diagnosed within one year of discharge or have served in the Southwest ...

insecticides, nerve gas and statin drugs and PON

eml256
  • By eml256 · January 17, 2007
  • 30 replies
  • Northwestern University Variations in detoxifying genes linked to Lou Gehrig's disease Genetic variations in three enzymes that detoxify insecticides and nerve gas agents as well as metabolize cholesterol-lowering ...

PGW Veteran with ALS

Jim
  • By Jim · July 27, 2006
  • 12 replies
  • Hey all, so glad to see that this is up and running. This has been something that I have needed for quite some time now. I was fortunate to have gone to Washington DC for this years Advocacy Days and ...

VA Disability Compensation

smith48327
  • By smith48327 · July 27, 2006
  • 2 replies
  • If you are a veteran with ALS, you need to complete a VA Form 21-526 if you want to receive Compensation from DVA. You may apply on-line at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main .asp or download the ...

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