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John, as long as you’re awake you might as well reach out and touch someone, you know the number. Take care friend, as my mother used to say, “Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bits or the goblins get you.” My mother only had a third grade education, but she was very wise. Remember it’s your call. Bruce |
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"Has Been 2" Grumpy, Sarcastic, Self-Absorbing, Obnoxious, Intolerable, Pugnacious, Outspoken, Opinionated, Contemptuous, Indifferent, Exacting, Evil, Loner, Lost.... - Missing - *Remains: Not Found... |
Thanks again, Bruce.
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"Has Been 5" Lead Moderator Sound Off Forums  |
This topic is doing what is supposed to be done!
VETS HELPING VETS  I will cast no stones! Dave Barker |
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Basic Training |
I live close to Orlando, FL. Where would I find a VSO to discuss my case?
Thanks |
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Lead Moderator, Veterans & Disability Forums |
Amvets or DAV have reps in each city with a VAMC or regional office. Most county governments have Veterans Service Officers. You are not looking for someone at a Post. You are looking for a Pro who does this full time. Contact Amvets or DAV and ask for the local number, or call you County Veterans Service Office or the Florida Regional Office of Orlando, 5201 Raymond St. Orlando, FL., 32806 (407) 629-1599 ext 177
http://www.floridavets.org/organization/where.asp |
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Basic Training |
Thank you Dave.
I will make the calls on Monday. Larry |
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Basic Training |
I called the County VSO who advised me to file for CRSC so that when they lower my temporary 100% I will be ready.
He gave me the site and it was an esy form and I had all the necessary items in hand. He said that once I get my decision to come see him and he will help me do what filing that I need. he seemed knowledgeable and agreeable to assist. Larry |
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 Today, Feb 12, 2008. I called the VA Number 1-800-827-1000 for my monthly update on my pending appeal. I do this once a month but, this time the my DAV Rep told me not to do it again. She says the local VA Office is lieing or not telling the whole truth. The VA Rep told me on the phone that her screen show me diagnose and treated for PTSD in 1972. A head injury in 1975 and again in 1977. But, the rep claims I was never in the US Army until 1978 - 1982. They completely left out my 6 prior years of military service. I told her that I had served 10yrs not 4yrs as the computer screen was telling. I reported to my DAV Rep and she was very angry at the VA for trying to wipe out my first 6yrs of active military service. She faxed them over another copy of my discharges and records for the 6yrs.Then, the VA Rep told me that the VA Affairs Office wants me to physically come into the hospital for another physical exam and be prepared for an 8 hour visit. I informed her that I was housebound and could not attend the appointment for 8hours and I did not have any medications or treatments to help me leave my home. She informed me if I did not go to the appointment my appeal would be denied again. Again, I called my DAV Rep up and she told me it was just another attempt of the VA in not wanting to declare me a service connected disabled veteran. After all, she said, you have been fighting them for over 25yrs and they still want recognize as a former soldier or that you were ever sick. So, my DAV Rep said she was getting her staff ready to do battle for me again, against the VA Affairs Office in Denver Colorado. The VA must really want to wait till I die before they say yes. |
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"Has Been 5" Lead Moderator Sound Off Forums |
My advice:
When you have a question, call your accredited representative. When you call the toll free number, the person answering the phone can only give you the information available on the computer screen. They are not lying, lying is intentional. They are telling you what the screen has printed on it. That is all they can do. Screens are not always up to date. Call only your accredited representative for updates. I will cast no stones! Dave Barker |
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You say that and I respect you Dave, but I don't understand. When I went to the Texas Veterans Commission VSO for answers, all he did was call the same 800 number and ask the same question I did, and of course got the same answer.
Last week I got in touch with another Texas Vet Commission rep AT THE RO LOCATION. He again reads the computer screen, same errors, but he is going to get my actual records this week and look thru them for me. |
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Please don't take this the wrong way but I believe if your DD214 don't show you having a "combat action ribbon" and a "purple heart" it will be hard to get a 100% rating. I say this because I know a few Marines with these two items mentioned as well as myself. We eventually got rated 100%. It also helps if you can afford too be hospitalized by the VA. I don't know if these were the only situations needed so I can only assume it is? This message has been edited. Last edited by: ohana10, |
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Lead Moderator, Veterans & Disability Forums |
Don how did you get the bronze star?
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I got the bronze star like everyone else, for just being there, not shooting any friendly forces, and surviving, nope, no V device, never did anything to deserve a V device either. Purple heart yes, I was wounded, my health record says I never even went to RVN! (So therefore I must not have ever been there)
I do not deserve or want a 100% rating. Apparently the rating schedule indicates I should be about 70%, maybe even less. For me, service connection is what I want, to validate the many years of VA neglect of my PTSD. |
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The Bronze Star thing is comical as well. According to the US Army, to receive it you MUST have been in a shooting war, but to the VA, that is NOT combat.
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I believe you are the first veteran I ran into to with saying don't want a 100%. That should be the ultimate goal regardless if you deserve it or not. If you can get it, take it. The way I see the VA is heading, it will get harder to get rated 100%. Anyways, good luck... |
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Donald, I was told by VSO that what got my case approved so fast and with so little documentation was the fact that it was tied to the death of a member of my unit. My DD214 showed I was assigned to that unit on the date the soldier was KIA. It’s hard for them to argue with a DD214 and a name and date on “The Wall.” I sincerely, hope that yours get settled soon. I also realize there are dozens of others in the same situation as you are. It’s unfair, unjust and un-American. I’m amazed how similar our military histories are and yet how different our VA claims were handled. Remember there were 39+ years between “the stressor” and the time I first sought medical attention and filed a VA claim. Hang in there friend. Justice will come your way – I hope it will be sooner than later. Bruce, WOPA! Let’s all work for, look for, hope for and pray for an HONORABLE VICTORY and a SAFE RETURN home for our MAGNIFICENT GIs, at the earliest possible date, to a beautiful green-and-blue living planet for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren! |
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Lead Moderator, Veterans & Disability Forums |
100% whether you deserve it or not - not a good point. Those of us with rating should deserve them and get them. If you do not deserve it, then let those who do. Please do not clog the system that is already overburdened, with frivolous claims without merit.
Do has shared his bronze star information with me before. We have discussed his battle with the Houston RO for a long time. He is a retired Chief Warrant Officer. I think that I can speak for many veterans with a rated disability. If we did not suffer from the illness or disability and could live a full life and peruse our career we would be much happier. I know I would. Do is a little bit pass the second part. He insists that the VA is waiting for him do die before rating his claim. But I am sure he would be happy to get rid of the PTSD and enjoy life.  |
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I agree with Donald, I got 30% and that’s what I truly figured I should have been rated. If the PTSD get worse that I will go back and seek an upgrade. When I went in for the GAF I was nicely dress, clean shaven and well spoken. I also told of my many hours of weekly volunteer service to three nonprofit organizations. The doctor’s appointment clerk told that I was the nicest dressed and politest client she had seen in years. I thought, “man was I nuts, I should have gone in dirty, unshaven, in cammies and acting a little spooky.” When I told her that, she said, “you could have received a 70%. My problem is that would have been false. Let’s all work for, look for, hope for and pray for an HONORABLE VICTORY and a SAFE RETURN home for our MAGNIFICENT GIs, at the earliest possible date, to a beautiful green-and-blue living planet for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren! |
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I guess the point I am making is, if the government can give 100's or more million of aid away while at the same time fight tooth and nail to veterans who needs help, then where is the equality? Anyways, he admits he don't want it so it's all academic what I say. |
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Basic Training |
If it was up to me and it isn't at this time I would agree all those whom have gotten hurt in the military do deserve 100% rating. It is hard enough trying to find a job after military service. When you are injured or disabled as a soldier, finding a job after service is that much harder. When we (veterans) first was recruited into military service, we were flat out made promises. The military promised each and everyone of us that should something happen while in service, they would take good care of us. What happened to all those promises? To me they were nothing but out and out lies. Some way of tricking us to serve our country knowing all the time they were just using us. That makes all of us, the ones denied for benefits suckers and it must be typed on our foreheads as well for they (VA) can read it loud and clear.No disabled veteran looks forward to living on a hand out from the governments, we would rather be earning our keep. It is about time the VA look upon us veterans as human-beings and not a bunch of suckers or objects to be thrown away in yesterdays garbage. I have written my senator and I have a file and case with the Disabled American Veterans Office for my area. So, far it has done me no good. I was given SSDI by the US government but very little money. It is not enough to live on my own and I must live with my oldest son in order to survive these days. The VA hospitals have given me, diagnosed me with PTSD and Epilepsy from the first time I left the military. I was treated for it while in the active duty Army as well. My first 20 years out of the military they have given me all sorts of meds for both disorders. Now, they claim I am normal and keep rejecting my claims. Go figure, I truly must have sucker stamped on my forehead. PS. It stinks being housebound forever! |
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