Diagnostic differences between military veterans and non-veterans: data from the United States National ALS Registry

Among participants in the Registry, MV reported differences in diagnostic timing, symptoms, and the use of supportive interventions compared to NVM. These findings may reflect differences in healthcare access, care pathways, and disease recognition over intrinsic differences in ALS biology. Because Registry participation is voluntary and data are self-reported, the result may not be generalizable to the broader ALS population.