Diagnosed in 2010
Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis
Resources and Support for Veterans With MS
Veteran Support From the National MS Society
Veteran Support From the VA
VA’s MS Centers of Excellence
Benefits Through the VA
VA’s Center for Minority Veterans (CMV)
The Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) works to ensure that all veterans receive equal service regardless of race, origin, religion or gender.
"nexus" letter can support the claim by showing this connection.
When applying for benefits, make sure you have:- A complete and ongoing journal of your symptoms. Include dates, duration, severity, names of medical providers and any witnesses who can attest to the limitations imposed by your MS.
- A file of all your medical records (military and non-military). You must have a copy of your DD Form 214 and documentation of all your medical information to date. This information could help support the case for future rating increases.
Symptoms of MS often occur years before a diagnosis is made. If you are a Veteran diagnosed with MS within 7 years of your separation from the military, the VA may classify your illness as related to your military service and award you a “service-connected” disability. Service connection is given for disabilities that were not diagnosed while on active duty but are presumed to have begun during service.You may still be eligible even if you separated from the military more than 7 years ago. You would need a diagnosis by a healthcare provider, preferably a neurologist, who links symptoms you had during the 7 years after service directly to your current diagnosis. A "nexus" letter can support the claim by showing this connection.
When applying for benefits, make sure you have:- A complete and ongoing journal of your symptoms. Include dates, duration, severity, names of medical providers and any witnesses who can attest to the limitations imposed by your MS.
- A file of all your medical records (military and non-military). You must have a copy of your DD Form 214 and documentation of all your medical information to date. This information could help support the case for future rating increases.
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