Fw: Veterans and amyotrophic laterla sclerosis (ALS)

Thanks to Leo Hernandez for the following info. so I am forwarding it to those that may be able to use this info.

Thanks Leo (Metro office)

 

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From: leo hernandez

To: undisclosed recipients

Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 3:52 PM

Subject: Veterans and amyotrophic laterla sclerosis (ALS)

Re; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Info for all veterans regardless of when you served. We are all at higher risk.

If you or any other veteran has or had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease,  please look up Department of Veterans Affairs News Release of September 23, 2008.
It says that there is such a strong link between military service and Lou Gehrig's disease that they are considering it a service connected disability. They have approved benefits for the veteran or for his widow/widower/dependents.

Contact VA  benefits 1-800-827-1000 or in Phoenix area contact Art Brest, American Legion service rep at 602-627-3284 to fill out an application.

Send this out to any other veterans you might know. Not enough people know about it. I found it by chance while researching other things. My father-in-law was a highly decorated WWII vet. He died in 1985 of ALS.  We have just filed for widow's benefits for his wife.

Veterans have to take care of each other just like we did before.

Leo G. Hernandez,(USN corpsman 1965-69) 
602-359-9628