multiple sclerosis

Marine Corps Veteran with multiple sclerosis describes the highs and lows of her personal mountain. Determined to “start living again.”

As a caregiver or someone in a Veteran’s support system, you may notice your loved one having difficulty chewing or swallowing certain food items. Although there are suggestions your VA Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will make, we often pair up with Speech Therapy for a comprehensive team approach.

Navy Veteran Frank Helenberger was diagnosed with MS while working as a firefighter and paramedic. He describes the onset of the condition in precise detail. And how he is dealing with it today.

Veteran Nick Mangus has been living with Multiple Sclerosis since 1988. He lives a full and adventurous life. His is a story of adaptability and perseverance…an inspiration to others with MS…and all of us.

AF Veteran Karla never realized she was eligible for VA services until a friend suggested she look into it. She is very happy she did and shares her story of how VA “has taken excellent care of me.”

Navy Veteran Michael Whittaker has accepted life changes and challenges living with Multiple Sclerosis MS and is making the best of every moment, with some help from VA.

It is a tough, labor-of-love, kind of job. VA partners with family member caregivers to help provide critical round-the-clock support of their Veterans.

At least 20,000 Veterans with MS are cared for at local VA facilities. An important partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society improves the consistency of their health care services.

Army Veteran Stephen Glaus describes his experience after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. As eloquent as he is brave, Glaus tells of the “war waging in my mind and body.”

Army Veteran Kevin Byrne is fighting Multiple Sclerosis with his personal mission to “Never Quit.” Read about the books he has written to share his experience and raise money for MS.

Crystal Muscatello joined the Army National Guard in 2006. She was deployed to Iraq in 2009 and was honorably discharged in 2015. This is her story on how she is dealing with multiple sclerosis.

Every day, I wake up just like everyone else and see the sun shining and the birds chirping and have the promise of the entire day set before me - 24 hours, 1,440 minutes - just like everyone else.