# THE MYOSITIS ASSOCIATION hires CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. (Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs, Defense, Veterans)

**Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Client | THE MYOSITIS ASSOCIATION |
| Client description | organization for myositis, a rare disorder causing inflammation or swelling of the body |
| Client state | MD |
| Lobbying firm | CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. |
| Firm state | DC |
| Issue areas | Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs, Defense, Veterans |
| Specific matters disclosed | increase research funding for myositis at the NIH and DoD (through the CDMRP), and urge the Department of Veterans Administration to include Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) as a presumptive condition for disability benefits. · increase research funding for myositis at the NIH and DoD (through the CDMRP), and urge the Department of Veterans Administration to include Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) as a |
| Registered | 2026-10-15 |

## Why this score
- Lobbying on several issue areas.
- Specific matters disclosed.

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