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TomBerdine

Male, 41 years
Albuquerque, NM

TomBerdine: Data Quality: 2 stars; PD: 9 yrs; Hoehn-Yahr 3; Mouth/throat: moderate; Arms: moderate; Chest: none; Legs: mild; See profile

Member since: 06/07
Last updated: 08/20/08

Diagnosis Summary
Onset: Unemotional Face
First symptom: 11/99
Diagnosis: 04/01

Forum Activity
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About Me
Video: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=VILE8ER -My name is Tom Berdine, I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease in March of 2001 at 34. -Medically retired with a 80% disability rating from the US Air Force after a 16-year career in 2001. The VA awarded me with 80% of this 80% retirement as a tax-free offset. -Founder of YoungParkiinsons.com since 2001. Also was co-founded, incorporated, & served as President of the Young Onset Parkinson's Association from 2001-2005. -Hired by the Dept of Energy in March of 2001 as an IT Specialist until placed on LTD in 2006.

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