Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.5454 To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.2008-09-25T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/49313VA Grants Disability to Military Veterans with Lou Gehrig’s Diseasetag:opencongress.org,2008-09-25:/commentary/28930712008-09-25T00:00:00ZE. Everett McFall
Most recently, The Association advocated for legislation (HR 5454) introduced by Congressman Henry Brown (R-SC) that would have established ALS as a service connected disease. Thanks to the combined efforts of the VA Secretary James ...<br /><br /><a href="http://eeverettmcfall.blogspot.com/2008/09/va-grants-disability-to-military.html">Go to article</a> Als Now Is The Federal Registry As An “interim†Final Regulation ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-23:/commentary/29101062008-09-23T00:00:00Zhadit.com VA Claims Research
The Association has championed legislation (HR 5454) that would have established ALS as a service connected disease. However, thanks to our efforts at Advocacy Day and throughout the year, this legislation no longer is needed! " ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hadit.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20612">Go to article</a> It's Official!!! VA to Grant Benefits to All Veterans with ALStag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/commentary/28757942008-09-22T00:00:00ZNeuroTalk Communities
The Association has championed legislation (HR 5454) that would have established ALS as a service connected disease. However, thanks to our efforts at Advocacy Day and throughout the year, this legislation no longer is needed! ...<br /><br /><a href="http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=54776">Go to article</a> ALS Service Connectiontag:opencongress.org,2008-09-03:/commentary/27916452008-09-03T00:00:00Zalsvet
On June 12th this year I had the honor of testifying before the House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs concerning HR 5454. My testimony is available here. The purpose of HR 5454 is to make ALS a presumptive ...<br /><br /><a href="http://alsvet.blogspot.com/2008/09/als-service-connection.html">Go to article</a> Disease Now Service-Connectedtag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/25766592008-07-29T00:00:00ZVeterans Helping Veterans Support Group Forum
In addition to moving the VA towards making the change, US Representative Henry Brown has introduced legislation (HR 5454) that would establish a presumption of service connection for all veterans with ALS. The House Veterans' Affairs ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/gunners/vpost?id=2870702">Go to article</a> Victory Near on ALS Registry Act and Veterans Benefits!tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/commentary/24966182008-07-15T00:00:00ZNeuroTalk Communities
It also comes just one month after The Association testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee in support of HR 5454, legislation we championed at Advocacy Day that would establish ALS as a service connected disease. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=50038">Go to article</a> need some help here pleasetag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/26148462008-07-06T00:00:00Zneurotalk Communities
HR 5454 will help those veterans with ALS by granting them presumptive service connection. Please help our veterans who are suffering from this horrible disease by cosponsoring HR 5454. Thank you for your time and support. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=49407">Go to article</a> HR 5454 Advocacytag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/24821872008-07-06T00:00:00Zbraintalk Communities
HR 5454 will help those veterans with ALS by granting them presumptive service connection. Please help our veterans who are suffering from this horrible disease by cosponsoring HR 5454. Thank you for your time and support. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34633">Go to article</a> Find A Zip Codetag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/24524902008-07-06T00:00:00ZFind A Zip Code
Click the link next to E-mail In the subject enter HR 5454 If it asks for an Issue Area select Veterans affairs . Here below are the two smoky cams and something new, The weather for the Tennessee Valley and for you, Just write in your ...<br /><br /><a href="http://find-a-zip-code.blogspot.com/2008/07/find-zip-code_06.html">Go to article</a> Find Zip Codetag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/24524892008-07-06T00:00:00ZFind Zip Code
Click the link next to E-mail In the subject enter HR 5454 If it asks for an Issue Area select Veterans affairs . To see home listings in a given area type housing, home, or real estate and the name of a city or a US zip code into the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://find-zip-code.blogspot.com/2008/07/find-zip-code_06.html">Go to article</a> Fight Lou Gehrig's Disease: The Military Connection and ALStag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/24481922008-07-06T00:00:00ZDigg / upcoming
... that Congress understands that ALS continues to strike our veteran heroes from across the country and that Congress must act to ensure that veterans with ALS receive the benefits they deserve and have earned. Support bill HR 5454.<br /><br /><a href="http://digg.com/people/Fight_Lou_Gehrig_s_Disease_The_Military_Connection_and_ALS">Go to article</a> HR 5454 Advocacytag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/24481912008-07-06T00:00:00Zbraintalk Communities
Forum: ALS Posted By: ZenArcher Post Time: 07-06-2008 at 08:31 PM.<br /><br /><a href="http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34633&goto=newpost">Go to article</a> HR 5454 Advocacytag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/24481902008-07-06T00:00:00ZNeuroTalk Communities
HR 5454 will help those veterans with ALS by granting them presumptive service connection. Please help our veterans who are suffering from this horrible disease by cosponsoring HR 5454. Thank you for your time and support. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=49404">Go to article</a> Fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease: The Military Connection and ALStag:opencongress.org,2008-07-05:/commentary/24481932008-07-05T00:00:00ZALS Recovery
Support bill HR 5454 Write your representatives today. Author: Jagovern143 Keywords: neurodegenerative Hopkins Soldiers Lou Gehrig’s Disease ALS VA VFW veterans Military Cure Men Women Lansbury Congress Added: July 5, 2008.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.alsrecovery.com/lougehrigsdisease/?p=1491">Go to article</a> Veteranstag:opencongress.org,2008-06-15:/commentary/23414832008-06-15T00:00:00ZVeterans
... Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance received a first hand education about the impact ALS has on our military men and women during yesterday's Subcommittee hearing on HR 5454 Veterans Day A place to see, touch, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://veterans2.blogspot.com/2008/06/veterans_15.html">Go to article</a> Va Benefitstag:opencongress.org,2008-06-15:/commentary/23414822008-06-15T00:00:00ZVa Benefits
Va Benefits By State After all, our advocacy in support of HR 5454 must continue throughout the year if we are to realize success and ensure that veterans with ALS receive the benefits they deserve. So please forward this alert to your ...<br /><br /><a href="http://va-benefits.blogspot.com/2008/06/va-benefits_15.html">Go to article</a> A Call to All Vets with ALStag:opencongress.org,2008-06-05:/commentary/22811582008-06-05T00:00:00Zbraintalk Communities
The ALS Association is leading the effort to pass HR 5454, which would establish ALS as a service connected disease, helping to ensure that veterans with ALS have access to health and disability benefits through the Department of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/showthread.php?t=33436">Go to article</a> Veterans with ALS - your help is needed.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-24:/commentary/22955162008-05-24T00:00:00Zbraintalk Communities
Please feel free to pass along this information to any other forums you belong to (Bobby )...the more people we have on the list the greater the impact. If we can get enough we would like to present it as a tool to advocate for HR 5454 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32921">Go to article</a> Veterans with ALS - your help is needed.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-24:/commentary/22386762008-05-24T00:00:00Zneurotalk Communities
Please feel free to pass along this information to any other forums you belong to (Bobby )...the more people we have on the list the greater the impact. If we can get enough we would like to present it as a tool to advocate for HR 5454 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=46459">Go to article</a> We're home safe!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22048392008-05-15T00:00:00ZFox Trotters
Second, to support HR 5454 which would help veterans who are diagnosed with ALS receive benefits regardless of when and where served since they are twice as likely to be diagnosed with AlS from military service. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ericjfox.blogspot.com/2008/05/were-home-safe.html">Go to article</a> Well I did a Thomas.gov tonight to find out what important issues ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-11:/commentary/17186582008-03-11T00:00:00ZBeach Banter
HR 5454: To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Date 2/25/2008 - Cosponsors 11 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.danielscochran.com/dscblog/?p=59">Go to article</a> Bill Action: Introduced: HR 5454: To amend title 38, United States ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-13:/commentary/16226172008-02-13T00:00:00ZActive Legislation -- Tracked by govtrack.us
Henry Brown [R-SC] introduced HR 5454: To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-5454">Go to article</a> HR 5454, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-13:/commentary/16634842008-02-13T00:00:00Zwashingtonwatch.com - Welcome to washingtonwatc...
HR 5454 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5454.html">Go to article</a>