Veterans Benefits for ALS Effective January 19, 2012, Veterans with ALS, that qualify for service connected benefits, will automatically be rated at 100% disability rating by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This rating would be provided regardless of the progression of the disease.
Because the disability rating is used to calculate monthly compensation
payments and eligibility for other benefits, this means that veterans with ALS
will begin to receive the maximum level of benefits as soon as the diagnosis is
confirmed.
VA brochure - A Summary of VA Benefits http://www1.va.gov/OPA/vadocs/current_benefits.asp
PVA Resources (Paralyzed Veterans Advocate)
To find the nearest VA Medical Center near you: www.va.gov or call the chapter office for a listing of VA Hospitals/Clinics within the service area
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