I was recently diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease or ALS. Someone told me this is a presumptive illness for veterans and may be eligible for compensation. Is this true?
Yes. ALS is considered presumptive. For more information, you may refer to the following webpage:
http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1583.
Call us at the Hood County Veteran Service Office so we can set up an appointment with you to file your claim. Be sure to bring with you a DD 214 or discharge documents.

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1. In case of a Government Shutdown, how with this effect the VA services?
2. I am already receiving VA benefits but I need to change my address/direct deposit information.
3. My father who is now deceased was a war time veteran. Does my mother qualify for benefits?
4. I was in Vietnam and believe I may have been exposed to Agent Orange. Do I have any benefits?
5. I am looking to buy a house and want a VA loan. How much will the VA loan me?
6. I was in the Army for 3 years back in 1974. Where do I get a Veterans ID Card? Some stores offer discounts for veterans and they say I need an ID Card
7. I was recently diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease or ALS. Someone told me this is a presumptive illness for veterans and may be eligible for compensation. Is this true?
8. My grandfather passed away some years ago and served in WWII. I would like to get a copy of his military records for historic reasons. How do I do that?
9. My husband died 4 years ago from an illness that is now considered presumptive due to exposure to agent orange. I didn't know anything about this at the time and my husband never filed a claim.
10. My husband was in the military for 8 years before we were married. We divorced in 1987 and had no children together. He just passed away last year. Am I entitled to benefits?
11. I got out of the military in 1982 after serving 5 years. What education benefits do I have?