Veterans with ALS

VA To Provide Full Benefits for All Veterans With ALS 09/24/08. The Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday announced that all veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, will receive full disability, lifetime health and death benefits, a move that effectively acknowledges a general link between the condition and military service, the New York Times reports. According to VA, all veterans with ALS will qualify for disability benefits, regardless of when or where they served. Kaisernetwork