Veterans Benefits and Services
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/she may be eligible for service-connected disability. If this is the case, the Veteran should complete the Veterans Application for VA Compensation and/or the VA Pension form available online or at his/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
- Guide and Service Dogs
- Paralyzed Veterans of America: A Champion for Veterans with MS
- Social Work Support for Veterans and Families
- VA Benefits and Services for Veterans with MS
Additional Information
- Military Health System: Disability Evaluation System
- National MS Society: Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits: A Guidebook for People with MS and Their Healthcare Providers
- National MS Society: Disability Insurance
- State Veterans Affairs Offices
- VA Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs: Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors
- Vet Center Program
- Veterans Benefits Administration: Fact Sheets
- Veterans Benefits Administration
- Veterans Health Administration
- Veterans Health Administration Foreign Medical Program
- Veterans Health Administration Office of Community Care
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