United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence

The Centers of Excellence are dedicated to further our understanding of the disease,
its impact on Veterans, and effective treatments to help manage MS symptoms.

For Veterans with MS Kevin in MS Mud Run 

Stories About Living with MS 

Kevin Byrne joined the military strong minded and physically fit with dreams of anything is possible. He was a Captain in Army Aviation flying helicopters and then in 1999 he started having vision problems and numbness in his arms. . . >More 

You can read more Veteran Stories, participate in Monthly Calls, see educational videos and order free DVDs.

For Healthcare Professionals Dr. Dennis Bourdette 

Whitaker Memorial Lecturer 
Dr. Bourdette was the Whitaker Memorial Lecturer at the Paralyzed Veterans of America Summit 2011 and Expo Conference in Florida. His talk was
MS: 30 Years of Progress (click for video) He chairs the Neurology Department, is the Director of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology at OHSU and is a nationally recognized MS researcher and health care provider. >More

MS Diagnosis

Diagnosing MS

VA provides health care services to veterans with MS whether or not they have a service-connected disability from the time of diagnosis throughout the Veterans life. >More

MS Therapies

MS Therapies

Disease modifying therapies have dramatically improved the treatment of MS. Read about them, and the Multiple Sclerosis Emerging Therapies Collaborative.

Symptom Management

MS Symptom Management

MS is associated with a variety of symptoms and clinical signs. Read Keep Cool in our section devoted to Symptom Management >More

Living with MS

Family of MS veteran

MS and MS impairments can limit some activities and social participation. A person's mobility can be restricted. It may be difficult to walk, drive, push a wheel chair, and perform tasks on your own. >More

Veteran MS Benefits

Veteran Benefits of MS

VA provides health care services to veterans with MS whether or not they have a service-connected disability from the time of diagnosis throughout the Veterans life. >More

Complementary and
Alternative Medicines

MS Complementary and Alternative Medicines

Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products not generally considered part of conventional medicine. >More

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