United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence

The Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence are dedicated to furthering our understanding of multiple sclerosis, its impact on Veterans, and effective treatments to help manage multiple sclerosis symptoms.

For Veterans with MS Jeanne' with General Breedlove at a basketball game

Stories About Living with MS

As a former Air Force medic “Jersey” Jeanne’ writes about her life as an athlete and now as an adaptive athlete. Sports is a life-changer and helps her cope with secondary progressive MS in a positive way. >More

You can read more Veteran Stories, participate in Monthly Calls, see Educational Videos and order FREE DVDs.

For Healthcare Professionals Dr. George Kraft

Whitaker Memorial Lecturer 2012
Dr. Kraft was the John Whitaker Memorial Lecturer at the Paralyzed Veterans of America Summit 2012 and presented Addressing MS Patients' Needs. He was the director of the Western MS Center at the University of Washington, Seattle. He is Professor Emeritus of Rehab Medicine and Neurology.
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MS Diagnosis

Diagnosing MS

VA provides health care services to veterans with MS whether or not they have a service-connected disability from the time of diagnosis throughout the Veterans life. >More

MS Therapies

MS Therapies

Disease modifying therapies have dramatically improved the treatment of MS. Read about them, and the Multiple Sclerosis Emerging Therapies Collaborative.

Symptom Management

MS Symptom Management

MS is associated with a variety of symptoms and clinical signs. Read Keep Cool in our section devoted to Symptom Management >More

Living with MS

Family of MS veteran

MS and MS impairments can limit some activities and social participation. A person's mobility can be restricted. It may be difficult to walk, drive, push a wheel chair, and perform tasks on your own. >More

Veteran MS Benefits

Veteran Benefits of MS

VA provides health care services to veterans with MS whether or not they have a service-connected disability from the time of diagnosis throughout the Veterans life. >More

Complementary and
Alternative Medicines

MS Complementary and Alternative Medicines

Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products not generally considered part of conventional medicine. >More

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