Veterans Affairs
The ALS Association Greater Los Angeles Chapter

Contact us today to begin receiving free, personalized services. Studies show that those ALS patients who receive comprehensive care experience a greater quality of life. You will be assigned to a case manager who will work with you to determine your current and future needs. Call us today at 1-866-750-2572 or email us at info@alsala.org.

The Greater Los Angeles Chapter is dedicated to serving military personnel who have Lou Gehrig’s Disease. We have a range of services, information, and support systems ready to help current or former service men and women cope with the treatment and management of ALS.

We encourage newly diagnosed veterans to register with the Greater Los Angeles Chapter as soon as possible to begin receiving our services, all of which are provided Free of Charge.

News Release
Effective 9/23/08, VA announced that ALS will become a presumptively compensable illness for veterans with 90 days or more of continuous active military service.  
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Chapter Resources
Documents and website pages that can help veterans with ALS access services and information provided by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter.

Veterans with ALS Brochure
A Chapter brochure with information and services specifically for military veterans with Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Veterans Affairs Introduction
An introduction to Jennifer Stone, the Chapter's Veterans Affairs Liaison.

Newly Diagnosed
The Chapter's website page for those who are newly diagnosed with ALS.

Community Flyer
Provides information on the Veteran’s Administration ALS decision effective 9/23/2008, including the process for filing a claim, VA contact information, and useful links for Veterans.

Living A Fuller Life with ALS
A new 2008 manual to help those with Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Service Referrals
A website with referrals to services, including Hospice Care Programs, In-home Services, and sources for Medical Equipment.

ALS Clinics
A website link with information on ALS Clinics in your area.

Information for Caregivers
Resources for people caring for those with ALS.

Support Groups
Dates, times, and locations for Chapter Support Groups.

Equipment Loan Program
Information on the Chapter's Equipment Loan Program, which provides ALS patients with mobility or communication equipment.

Benefits Information
Documents that can help veterans with ALS access government-provided services and information.

Veterans Benefits Checklist
A list of benefits available to Veterans, including grants, loans, insurance coverages, and benefits for unemployment, disability or death.

Determining Combat Veteran Eligibility
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directive for determining eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits for recently discharged veterans who served in a theater of combat operations or in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities. 

Combat Veteran Eligibility Extension
A document detailing the January 2008 extension of the period of eligibility for health care for veterans who served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998.

VA Benefits Timetable
Filing times and requirements for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, including disability and unemployment compensation, medical and dental benefits, education and vocational training, and home loans.

Enrollment Priority Groups
List of groups in order of priority for receiving Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.

VA Application for Benefits or Pension
Instructions and application form to access benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

VA Health Benefits Application
Instructions and application for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, or for nursing home, domiciliary or dental benefits.