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ALS Registry Act

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Statutes at Large
122 Stat. 4047

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does ALS automatically qualify you for disability?+

A definitive diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) / Lou Gehrig's disease is all that is needed to secure SSA disability. Other factors such as age, education, past relevant work and/or residual functional capacity are not considered.

Sourced from Social Security Disability Benefits For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS ...

What is the ALS registry?+

The Registry is used to collect and analyze data about people living with ALS in the U.S. to: Estimate how many new cases of ALS are diagnosed each year. Estimate how many people are living with ALS. Better understand who gets ALS. Better understand what factors affect the disease.

Sourced from National ALS Registry - The ALS Association

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