Patience or the Lack Thereof

With the announcement made, perhaps prematurely, that the VA intended to make ALS a disease which grants presumptive service connection veterans with ALS rejoiced. Now with two months gone by and no news the rumor mills are churning full blast. I've heard things that haven't been done in the history of the VA. I've heard political underpinnings. I've heard heard comments concerning Ouiji boards.

I've gotten confirmation from a second source that the move to make ALS a disease which grants presumptive service connection is still alive and well. At last report it is in the hands of the Office of Management and Budget and they are required by law to submit an answer by mid November. Now I will admit that the answer may be to make changes and those changes will further delay the process but that is where we stand. Until the decision is made one way or the other there is no use making suppositions.