Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers
For Veterans and Family
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| Appointments |
| Veterans with suspected movement disorders are typically referred to a PADRECC or an Associated Site by a consult from their VA primary care provider or general neurologist. Please, see our Getting Care page for more information. If you are a Veteran and are not yet in the Veteran Affairs Healthcare System, print out your VA Welcome Kit and explore Vets.gov to learn about your benefits. https://www.vets.gov/welcome-to-va/ |
| Parkinson's Disease and Military Exposures |
| Veterans diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or Parkinsonism who served in-country or on the inland waterways of Vietnam between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975 are presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides and are eligible for presumptive service-connection. To learn more, about Agent Orange and other military exposures, click these links: Agent Orange website or call 1-800-749-8387, the Special Health Issues Toll-Free Helpline. Camp Lejeune past water contamination and Parkinson's disease VA Military Exposures and Veterans' health concerns pages The PACT Act and VA benefits WRIISC: War Related Illness & Injury Study Center, may have additional information VET-HOME: Veterans Exposure Team - Health Outcomes Military Exposures program |
| Education & Support Groups |
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Joint Philadelphia & Richmond VA PADRECC Education Speakers Series Meetings: 1st Monday of the Month @ 1pm-2pm EST Southeast (Richmond) PADRECC Early Onset Support Group: for people diagnosed before age 50 Parkinson's Disease Caregiver Support Group
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 4pm to 5:30 pm PT Houston PADRECC Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month @ 12:30pm - 1:30pm CT West Los Angeles PADRECC / Minneapolis VAMC Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the Month @ 1pm – 2:30pm, CT / 11am-12:30pm PT |
| Parkinson's Disease Organizations |
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Notice: When you click on a links provided below, you will be leaving the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. The VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any of the links listed below. Please refer to the VA's official disclaimer at: http://www.va.gov/disclaim.htm American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance Davis Phinney Foundation Clinical Trials International Essential Tremors Foundation Lewy Body Dementia Association CurePSP Huntington's Disease Society of America |
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| Educational Resources |
My Parkinson's StoryMy Parkinson's Story on YouTube is a series of short videos addressing various aspects of Parkinson's disease told through the grace of Veterans' stories:
Patient Education Brochures:Patient Education Brochures were developed by the PADRECCs to provide patients and families with information on the most common topics concerning Parkinson's disease. Exercise and Physical Activity Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Toxic Exposures and Parkinson’s Disease Additional Resources:Notice: When you click on a links provided below, you will be leaving the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. The VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any of the links listed below. Please refer to the VA's official disclaimer at: http://www.va.gov/disclaim.htm
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| VA Resources |
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The VA Caregiver Support Program contains a wealth of resources for caregivers/partners, including self-care and caring for your Veteran. Visit the VA Caregiver Support Program website at www.caregiver.va.gov or call the National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274. Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers VA Geriatrics and Extended Care
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