Multiple Sclerosis Veterans Benefits

The VA provides health care services to Veterans with MS from the time of diagnosis throughout their life, whether or not they have a service-connected or non-service connected status.   If an individual had symptoms of MS in the military, or within seven years after honorable discharge, he or she may be eligible for service-connected disability.  If this is the case, the Veteran should complete the Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension available online (http://www.va.gov) or at his or her local medical center.  Veterans Service Organizations (VSO), such as the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and United Spinal Association are good support resources.

Articles
Summary of VA Services for Service Connected Veterans with MS includes information on home modifications and improvements
What are my VA Benefits for MS includes information on prosthetics, home improvement grants, prescriptions, mental health, aid/attendance, respite
Healthcare Benefits for Veterans answers 10 top benefit questions including information about chemical exposures
Foreign Medical Program Benefits for Veterans with VA-rated service-connected conditions who are residing or traveling abroad
Physical Disabilities Board of Review since June 2009, 50% of Veteran benefit cases have had their original disability determination upgraded 

Related Links
The Veterans Benefits Administration home page: http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/index.asp 
The Veterans Health Administration home page: http://www1.va.gov/health/
The VA Benefits Fact Sheet page: http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/benefits/factsheets/index.asp
The VA Public and Intergovernmental Affairs home page: http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp
Physical Disabilities Board of Review: http://www.health.mil/pdbr 

Caregiver Benefits - Respite Care, In-Home Support Services,  Aid and Attendance support and Caregiver Resources