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Navy Veteran John Ball runs marathons to raise research awareness in an effort to end Parkinson's disease.

VA and Parkinson’s Foundation to highlight mental health resources available in upcoming webinar for Veterans living with the disease.

Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease in the U.S. Approximately 110,000 Veterans receive Parkinson’s treatment through VA.

VAntage Point How much do you know about Parkinson’s disease? VA’s partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation The Parkinson’s Foundation is promoting the #KnowMorePD campaign to spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease. April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. The Parkinson’s Foundation provides free resources to make life better for those living with Parkinson’s disease. This includes 110,000 Veterans who are diagnosed with this neurological disease, as well as their families, caregivers and loved ones. VA has partnered with the Parkinson’s Foundation to leverage th...

VAntage Point Partnership assists Veterans with Parkinson’s disease Vietnam Veteran nurse a Parkinson’s Foundation champion Lou Graul Eisenbrandt was one of only 13 women aboard her Army-chartered flight to Chu Lai, Vietnam, in 1969. She, like many service members, had a limited understanding of the war as she deployed overseas (pictured above). She quickly learned why they were needed, once arriving on the ground. The registered nurse worked at the 91st Evac Hospital. She treated everything from malaria to massive head traumas in the upcoming year. “I saw pretty much every injury you c...