Those who have served in the military are about twice as likely to develop ALS as those who have not served.2,3
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RADICAVA ORS® recognized as a MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO PATIENT CARE by the FDA.1 Request a rep visit.
For Veterans
Learn how veterans with ALS can get started with RADICAVA ORS® (edaravone) through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Daniel, an Air Force Veteran with ALS.
RADICAVA ORS® is on the VA National Formulary (VANF) subject to national prior authorization criteria1
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 service4,5,a (see footnote)
Provides resources, education, and support to caregivers of veterans6
Provides access to treatment for ALS, including RADICAVA ORS®1
Offers some benefits to a veteran's spouse or children, even if the veteran has passed away due to ALS5
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 more 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.
Over 600 veterans are on RADICAVA ORS®7,b,c (see footnotes)
Veterans with ALS may be eligible for treatment with RADICAVA ORS® and other benefits from the VA1,8-12,a (see footnote)
100%
Disability Compensation Benefits8
Disability compensation benefits are based on disability rating and dependent family members.9
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.
RADICAVA ORS® 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 physician13
- Your patient may be able to make an appointment online or by contacting their local VA13
NO
My patient is not currently enrolled in the VHA healthcare system and they may still qualify for ALS treatment through the VHA.14
To get started with the VHA, they can apply14:
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ONLINE at VA.gov
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BY CALLING 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387)
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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.15
Please contact your Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America Manager of Patient Access or Federal Account Manager for more information.
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aA service connection for ALS for any veteran who develops the disease at any time after separation from service4. Return to content
bBased on RADICAVA ORS® prescriptions submitted in the US as of May 2024. Not independently verified. Return to content
cData on file. Jersey City, NJ: Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. Based upon data through May 31, 2024. Return to content
dFor illustrative purposes only. Return to content
DEERS=Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System; MTF=Military Treatment Facility; VA=Veterans Affairs; VHA=Veterans Health Administration.
References: 1. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Pharmacy benefits management services. Accessed October 12, 2020. https://www.pbm.va.gov/apps/VANationalFormulary/
2. VA improves quality of care for veterans diagnosed with ALS. News release. US Department of Veterans Affairs. October 13, 2021. Accessed October 25, 2022. https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5727 3. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Quality of care: ALS disease awareness month. Accessed October 12, 2020. https://www.va.gov/QUALITYOFCARE/education/ALS_Disease_Awareness_Month.asp 4. US Department of Veterans Affairs. ALS awareness month. Accessed September 20, 2024. https://www.va.gov/marion-health-care/stories/als-awareness-month 5. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Federal benefits for veterans, dependents, survivors, and caregivers. 2025; VA Pamphlet 80-25-1. Accessed April 2, 2025. https://department.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Federal-Benefits-for-Veterans-Dependents-and-Survivors.pdf 6. US Department of Veterans Affairs. VA caregiver support program. Accessed September 25, 2024. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/Care_Caregivers.asp 7. Data on file. Jersey City, NJ: Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. 8. US Department of Veterans Affairs. VA makes specially adaptive housing grant eligibility automatic for veterans and servicemembers living with ALS [news release]. Published March 19, 2014. Accessed September 20, 2024. https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2530 9. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Current veterans disability compensation rates. Accessed September 20, 2024. https://www. va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates 10. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Dependency and indemnity compensation. Updated May, 2022. Accessed September 20, 2024. https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/survivors/dic.pdf 11. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Special claims. Accessed September 20, 2024. https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/special-claims 12. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Automobile allowance and adaptive equipment. Accessed September 20, 2024. https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/special-claims/automobile-allowance-adaptive-equipment 13. US Department of Veterans Affairs. VHA Handbook 1101.07: Amyotropic (sic) Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) System of Care Procedures. Published July 7, 2014. Accessed October 12, 2020. https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=3014 14. US Department of Veterans Affairs. How to apply for VA health care. Accessed October 12, 2020. https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/ 15. US Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility for VA health care. Accessed October 12, 2020. https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/
