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[Term] Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) [Definition] 
Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. People diagnosed with ALS can receive Medicare the first month their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits begin.
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