Those who have served in the military are about twice as likely to develop ALS as those who have not served2,3
For Veterans
Learn how veterans with ALS can get started with RADICAVA® (edaravone) through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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RADICAVA ORS® (edaravone) and RADICAVA® IV are on the VHA National Formulary1,a (see footnote)
The VA/VHA*:
Recognizes ALS as a service-connected disease and provide medical and financial support to those with at least 90 continuous days of military service3,4,b (see footnote)
Provides resources, education, and support to caregivers of veterans5
Provides access to treatment, including RADICAVA ORS® and RADICAVA® IV1
Offers some benefits to a veteran's spouse or children, even if the veteran has passed away due to ALS6
Eligibility requirements may apply. Veterans should always contact their local VA for more information and any questions regarding their benefits coverage.
For unknown reasons, military veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS than the general public. The addition of RADICAVA ORS® to the VA National Formulary symbolizes not only the dedication and recognition of veterans by MTPA and the VA, but also a significant step forward for those in the ALS community in need of an alternate treatment option.
Veterans Diagnosed With ALS
May be eligible for treatment with RADICAVA® and other benefits from the VAc (see footnote)
100%
Disability Compensation Benefits7
Disability compensation benefits are based on disability rating and dependent family members.8
Eligibility requirements may apply. Veterans should always contact their local VA for more information and any questions regarding their benefits coverage.
Your patients may qualify for additional, nonmedical benefits.
They can check with their local VHA enrollment center or military treatment facility DEERS office for more information.6,7,9-11
RADICAVA® Benefit Accessd (see footnote)
Is your patient enrolled in the federal healthcare system (VHA or MTF/TRICARE)?
YES
- The Veteran will need a referral to an ALS-experienced VHA physician12
- Your patient may be able to make an appointment online or by contacting their local VA12
- If your patient is a TRICARE holder, they can go to https://tricare.mil/ContactUs/CallUs for more information13,14
NO
My patient is not currently enrolled in the VHA healthcare system and they may still qualify for ALS treatment through the VHA.15
To get started with the VHA, they can apply15:
ONLINE at VA.gov
BY CALLING 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387)
IN PERSON at their local VA medical facility
Eligibility requirements may apply. Veterans should always contact their local VA for more information and any questions regarding their benefits coverage.
Retired veterans are eligible for TRICARE and may qualify for certain VA health benefits.
If the veteran is separating from service due to a service-connected illness,
they may be eligible for VA healthcare benefits and certain TRICARE benefits.16
Please contact your Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America Manager of Patient Access or Federal Account Manager for more information.
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aSubject to National Prior Authorization criteria. Return to content
bA service connection for ALS for any veteran who develops the disease at any time after separation from service. Return to content
cTo be eligible for treatment with RADICAVA® IV or RADICAVA ORS®, veterans must be enrolled in the federal program. Return to content
dFor illustrative purposes only. Return to content
VA=Veterans Affairs; VHA=Veterans Health Administration.
DEERS=Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
MTF=Military Treatment Facility.
References: 1. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Pharmacy benefits management services. https://www.pbm.va.gov/apps/VANationalFormulary/. Accessed October 12, 2020. 2. Sagiraju HKR, Živković S, VanCott AC, et al. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis among veterans deployed in support of post-9/11 U.S. conflicts. Mil Med. 2020;185(3-4):e501-e509. 3. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Quality of care: ALS disease awareness month. https://www.va.gov/QUALITYOFCARE/ education/ALS_Disease_Awareness_Month.asp. Accessed October 12, 2020. 4. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors. Washington, DC: US Department of Veterans Affairs; 2019. https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/2019_Federal_Benefits_for_ Veterans_Dependents_and_survivors.pdf. Accessed October 12, 2020. 5. US Department of Veterans Affairs. VA caregiver support. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/ Care_Caregivers.asp. Accessed October 12, 2020. 6. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Dependency and indemnity compensation. https://benefits.va.gov/ BENEFITS/ factsheets/survivors/dic.pdf. Accessed October 12, 2020. 7. VA makes specially adaptive housing grant eligibility automatic for veterans and servicemembers living with ALS. [news release]. Washington, DC: US Department of Veterans Affairs; March 19, 2014. https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/ pressrelease.cfm?id=2530. Accessed October 12, 2020. 8. US Department of Veterans Affairs. 2020 Veterans disability compensation rates. https://www.va. gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/. Accessed October 12, 2020. 9. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Special claims. https://www.va.gov/disability/ eligibility/specialclaims/. Accessed October 12, 2020. 10. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Automobile and special adaptive equipment grants. https://benefits. va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/serviceconnected/Auto.pdf. Accessed October 12, 2020. 11. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Specially adapted housing program. https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/homeloans/SAHFactsheet.pdf. Accessed October 12, 2020. 12. US Department of Veterans Affairs. VHA Handbook 1101.07: Amyotropic (sic) Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) System of Care Procedures. https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=3014. Published July 7, 2014. Accessed October 12, 2020. 13. TRICARE. Life events: retiring from active duty. https://www.tricare.mil/ LifeEvents/InjuredonAD/TransitionVA/Retiring. Accessed October 12, 2020. 14. TRICARE. Contact us. https://tricare.mil/ContactUs/CallUs. Accessed October 12, 2020. 15. US Department of Veterans Affairs. How to apply for VA health care. https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/. Accessed October 12, 2020. 16. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility for VA health care. https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/. Accessed October 12, 2020.
