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ALS is now on the Presumptive Disability approval for Vets (9-23-08) ".... researchers exploring the question have been unable to determine the actual cause of the disease. Fortunately for veterans diagnosed with ALS, VA guidelines recently changed. The disease is now presumed to be service-connected for U.S. veterans from all eras, as long as they have had at least 90 days of continuous active service."
"VA's new rule establishing ALS as a service-connected disease became effective last Sept. 23. That recognition provides a minimum 30-percent disability rating for veterans with ALS, which can be raised as the disease progresses. Those who were denied disability assistance before the rule change can now re-apply to get benefits. No retroactive payments are available." "Disability benefits may include housing and vehicle modification, as well as monthly disability compensation; medical benefits may provide equipment such as power wheelchairs. Many factors determine the benefits to which each applicant is entitled, and veterans are encouraged to get help from American Legion service officers when filing their applications." American Legion 3-1-09 article on the mystery of ALS legion.org/magazine/2534/unsolved-medical-mystery reply
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