RE: http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,141187,00.html The key words here are, and I paraphrase, we need to support our troops beyond the battlefield. We, meaning the congress and senate of the United States. And I say that we as retired military need to speak for those that are in the military and soon will be veterans, disabled veterans. In my opinion, I believe that is one of our duties as veterans. I say keep our congress and senates feet to the fire. Remind them about who is the most important person in this country; the military's men and women. Semper Fidelis. Blackcoat.
"With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan..."
I hope this will apply to all VET's not just service connected all VET's must be raised above the poverty level service connected or not if one can not work he can not work a lot of Viet Nam era Vet's live below the poverty level it is my hope all will be included I know social security has turned me down and a lot more like me we are VET'S TOO!!!
Originally posted by ssgtomi: I hope this will apply to all VET's not just service connected all VET's must be raised above the poverty level service connected or not if one can not work he can not work a lot of Viet Nam era Vet's live below the poverty level it is my hope all will be included I know social security has turned me down and a lot more like me we are VET'S TOO!!!
If one cannot work...I would assume they would be disabled...by definition...
I'm still wondering where my free medical and dental for life went, when I retired last year. How did we loose this? And yes! I now need more money to pay all the cost shares and co-pays, not to mention the insurance, life insurance, etc. Oops, there goes my retirement. I was also misled to believe that I would get a pay raise each year with the active folks. Oops, lied to again. With all this lying going on a lot of people will be going to Hell, if they are not there already. Now I have to fight for what is due to me and wait 1 to 4 years to get it! If I don't die first. I have diabetes, sleep apnea, a bad back and hip, plus 31 other problems. How long do I have to wait to get a V.A. rating? I was out of work for four months because of my back, and could not get unemployment benefits nor SSA benifits. What are we suppose to do? Rob a bank? LOL People, we have a long way to go and between here and there, a lot of suffering....
Contact your VSO...comb your service records for proof of Service connection proving relationship to current issue...file your claims promptly under advice of your VSO...
And, yes, wait...meanwhile be active...write your Congress..and express your views on Veterans and Retirees rights...then vote accordingly...
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. You have to be deemed disabled by a doctor with documentation to be concidered disabled. Also, to get your SSA benefits after you are turned down, you MUST get a Lawyer and appeal your case. It's the only way. More power to you! Keep the faith.
Originally posted by 6967326: Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. You have to be deemed disabled by a doctor with documentation to be concidered disabled. Also, to get your SSA benefits after you are turned down, you MUST get a Lawyer and appeal your case. It's the only way. More power to you! Keep the faith.
SSA...its my understanding you must be totally disabled to get benefits..VA differs...
THINK SSA is the spanish inquisition..VA is only the thumbscrews to get benefits for lawful injuries...contact your VSO...
Its about time congress think about about the vet who fight the wars and get killed and injured in the process. We can give drug addicts social security then the DAV should get it first.
I TO FEEL THAT ALL DISABIEL VET SOULD GET SOMETHING. I AM A VIETNAM VET. CAN'T MOVE MY RIGHT ANKLE AT ALL AND I ONLY GET 40% FROM THE VA, EVERY TIME I GO BACK THEY SAY NO CHANGE. I STAY IN PAIN 24/7. NO DURGS, BUT THAT ISN'T WHAT I WANT, JUST FIX MY FOOT. BUT ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS REMOVE IT. AND I CAN'T SEE DOING THAT. I HAVE HURT WITH IT FOR 38 YEARS. SO WHAT'S UP WITH THIS. VET IN NEED OF HELP.
When the VA Regional Office is given 120 or less to rate a OEF/OIF Veteran, Social Security should be made to follow the same rules as the VA. But no one notice how bad the Social Security system is worse than the VA. Maybe it is time that Congress goes after them now also.
Posted Wed 04 July 2007 10:22 PM I have diabetes, sleep apnea, a bad back and hip, plus 31 other problems. How long do I have to wait to get a V.A. rating? I was out of work for four months because of my back, and could not get unemployment benefits nor SSA benifits.
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If you were found to have all those medical problems on active duty and they are in your Service medical records and you file a claim, then you will be service connected. However, you will have a military offset, meaning you retire pay is reduced and the VA gives you the difference thus = you retire pay plus some extra. If you didn't serve in OEF/OIF meaning in country then you have to wait as those vet get priority rights. It's no fair to all vet but the VA Secretary made that rule. Hope this helps!
I totally agree with the bill to help veterans that are 100% permanently disabled for life, but what about other disabled veterans. For example, Vietnam veterans that are 100% disabled for PTSD and/or PTSD and part phyiscally disabled. What about WW II veterans? SSA does not except the VA's 100% permanently and total disabled for life. Hope that the bill helps those veterans from previous wars as well.
Why are they just worried about the current latest conflicts that the military have been in. This should also apply to all disabled vets. Lets consider the Vietnam\Koren/WW2 vets also in these decisions, no just the current troops.
Originally posted by 6967326: I'm still wondering where my free medical and dental for life went, when I retired last year. How did we loose this? And yes! I now need more money to pay all the cost shares and co-pays, not to mention the insurance, life insurance, etc. Oops, there goes my retirement. I was also misled to believe that I would get a pay raise each year with the active folks. Oops, lied to again. With all this lying going on a lot of people will be going to Hell, if they are not there already. Now I have to fight for what is due to me and wait 1 to 4 years to get it! If I don't die first. I have diabetes, sleep apnea, a bad back and hip, plus 31 other problems. How long do I have to wait to get a V.A. rating? I was out of work for four months because of my back, and could not get unemployment benefits nor SSA benifits. What are we suppose to do? Rob a bank? LOL People, we have a long way to go and between here and there, a lot of suffering....
You're paying for it. Also, can you say concurrent receipt? A lot of us retirees are getting a little more each year for 10 years until we're finally being paid our full retirement. Wonder how many of us will be alive in 10 years?
How about a different view, I have been on SS disability for almost ten years. Have 40% from VA since 1987 and they will not change it even with 100% Social Security disability. I have tried a number of times. Seems the problems go both ways. If not for disability insurance, also 100%, from my previos job life would be much more difficult.
"We don't comment on pending legislation or bills that are introduced," said Mark Hinkle, a spokesman for the Social Security Administration. "We can tell you, we actually have had a process in effect for disabled or injured military members since 2001. Once they've been identified [as veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq], we expedite the process." Why only veterans of wars, soldiers get hurt in other places, too.
Originally posted by mbrosowsky: "We don't comment on pending legislation or bills that are introduced," said Mark Hinkle, a spokesman for the Social Security Administration. "We can tell you, we actually have had a process in effect for disabled or injured military members since 2001. Once they've been identified [as veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq], we expedite the process." Why only veterans of wars, soldiers get hurt in other places, too.
There is a process that one may use to apply for a disability although the person was injured in a non-combat situation. Service connected disabled is for the non-combat injuries etc. Combat Related Special Compensation is for those that have been wounded, injured etc. in combat. The amount of compensation is the same, the criteria is different. There are tons of information available. Google COMBAT RELATED SPECIAL COMPENSATION for more info regarding Disability Compensation.Semper Fidelis. Blackcoat.
I think it is great that my fellow veterans got this passed for them and that the process will be quicker in getting the benefits they are entitled too,but I also want to know why can't this apply to all veterans at any rating who are disabled we all served our country in wearing the uniform for our respective branch of service so why can't we all have the same thing done for us.I am currently 30% disabled and have the rest of my case of appeal with the BVA,in Washington,D.C. to be heard in November,of this year but it has been a nightmare getting the 30% that I am currently rated at and my case goes all the way back to 1986 when I was first denied disability benefits and I am still fighting that is my point why do they play games and make us veterans wait so long is it just the games they play to discourage us from pursue what we are entitled too if that is the case than something really needs to be done about this with all the over veterans from Iraq,and Afghaninstan,coming home seriously wounded and disabled what is the problem?
