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Veterans
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:04 pm
by scottdon
Are there any other veterans here? I have just learned that my MS is considered service-connected.
Scott
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:27 am
by tld723
Veteran here! Plus my very first post
I retired from the Air Force in 06 after 23 years. I was just diagnosed about 1 month ago. I had symptoms while in, but you know some military docs
I have sent in my documents and am awaiting word. I am already 80% with the VA with other issues that my Neurologist thinks pretty much are symptoms of MS.
I would be glad to chat with another Veteran as we have some unique issues of our own!
Tami
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:20 pm
by Just_Me
Why would it be service-related?
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:36 am
by tld723
There are certain diseases the VA deems as automatically service connected, MS being one of them. There are some who theorize all of the shots and immunizations you take can trigger MS, but no one knows for sure.
There is a 7 year window after you leave the service, but, don't quote me on this part, I believe if you are past that window and can show proof of symptoms they MAY work with you
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:06 pm
by Just_Me
tld723 wrote:There are certain diseases the VA deems as automatically service connected, MS being one of them. There are some who theorize all of the shots and immunizations you take can trigger MS, but no one knows for sure.
There is a 7 year window after you leave the service, but, don't quote me on this part, I believe if you are past that window and can show proof of symptoms they MAY work with you
Interesting. Thanks for the info.
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:49 pm
by lyndacarol
Scott,
You and others may like to read this thread, which discussed subjects of interest to veterans some time ago:
http://www.thisisms.com/ftopic-3884-day ... ans-0.html