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VA Mistakenly Tells Hundreds of Vets They Have ALS

'Coding error' to blame for ALS mistake

Aug 24, 09 4:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - Because of an error, the Department of Veterans Affairs incorrectly notified 1,200 veterans they had ALS, the fatal neurological condition also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, the AP reports. The letters alerted the veterans to disability benefits available to those who suffer from the disease. Thought the VA... More »

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disease • Lou Gehrig's disease • Department of Veterans Affairs • neurological disorder • mistake • ALS • computer error • National Gulf War Resource Center

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