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| Name: | Mark Vaughn |
| E-mail address: | snowman850@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | surfing |
| Comments: | just what i was trying to find. great site Glen. |
| Name: | Peter Swett |
| E-mail address: | peterswett@verizon.net |
| How did you find me?: | net search |
| Comments: | I am 100% disabled from agent orange exposure in Viet Nam causing prostate cancer. I was recently reviewed and rerated and maintained my 100% disability. I don't know how long this will go on. I am interested in finding out about how to get help financially with schooling. I will keep searching. |
| Name: | Jack Sinclair |
| E-mail address: | Mymarco@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | internet |
| Comments: | I'm at 80% now and am filing for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. But after reading your info I think I should go for the whole 9 yards! |
| Name: | Jerry Wilson |
| E-mail address: | wison217@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | googled |
| Comments: | Very resourceful and motivating. You time and efforts is commendable. |
| Name: | Arnold R LaMotte |
| E-mail address: | arlamotte@austin.rr.com |
| How did you find me?: | Luck of the Irish |
| Comments: | I have been battling the VA for a few years now. When I first applied they gave me 40%, 10% for Tinitas and 30% for PTSD and 0% for hearing loss. Also the 10% is listed as non combat related although it is a result of sitting in the middle of an Ammo Dump that was hit resulting in 8 hours of continuous explosions. I have gone through two pairs of hearing aids issued by the VA and still have problems hearing, I resubmitted my request through the DAV last year and received a letter from the VA telling me that they received my request, but did not know when they could get to work on it due to the backlog of Iraq and Afgan requests. I'am still waiting. After reading your information on the site I joined the DAV and resubmitted my paperwork through them as you recommended. Thanks |
| Name: | DANNY NORMAN |
| E-mail address: | dnorman@dicksonpd.org |
| How did you find me?: | searching the web |
| Comments: | i appreciate what you are doing for the vets.i am a vietnam vet and have been fighting the v.a. for the few years.i am presently drawing at 40%.i recently was diagnosed with 10%right arm neuropathy and 0%left arm neuropathy leaving my percentage at 40%.i have type 2 diabetes related to agent orange exposure,also neuropathy lower extremities secondary to the diabetes.i have two civilian doctors who state i have neuropathy in the upper extremities as well as the v.a.dr who gave me my last comp.examand recommended to the rating board that i be approved for neuropathy of the upper extremities as a secondary condition to the diabetes.any ideas what i might need to do?again i appreciate your site. |
| Name: | Larry Ford |
| E-mail address: | ldford1@comcast.net |
| How did you find me?: | Searching the web |
| Comments: | Glenn your website contain such valuable information that when I came across the link to the VA Appeals Discision it is my duty to forward it to you. I hope you place it on your home page for our fellow VETS to use. Larry http://www.index.va.gov/search/va/va_search.jsp?QT=&SQ=vt_vetapp09_ext&RPP=10&LC=0&PQ=4.88.1&PT=4.88.1&ET=&UA=Search |
| Name: | Larry Ford |
| E-mail address: | ldford1@comcast.net |
| How did you find me?: | Searching the web |
| Comments: | Glenn, I would like to say thank you for your time in creating and sharing such a valuable website. Like the unselfish service we veterans have given our country, you have given your to your fellow vets by informing them through your website. I came across your website as I was researching for information to appeal my denied service connected claim. I serviced 22.5 years and never complained about anything asked of me, but now find myself having to fight for the injuries caused by the service given. It’s a disgrace that we are put through this, but don’t give up. After being given all the reasons why they couldn’t find a “link” to my claim, I started doing what I should been doing all along and that is reading my records and found one. Our representatives are human and they miss things too, so help them help you. I was so busy trying to get into the work force that I didn’t take the time to thoroughly read through the paperwork and respond in a timely manner. |
| Name: | Jim Black |
| E-mail address: | kb5kzsa@ableone.net |
| How did you find me?: | Fwd by friend |
| Comments: | Thanks for posting a site that encourages vets not to give up on their claims. I have been a volunteer DAV Chapter Service Officer for the past 6 years and that is one statement that I have made to every veteran that I have assisted. You might also post, that many local DAV chapters have volunteers like me, that will help them with the paperwork, and help to guide them through the process of gathering medical evidence. We,(Chapter CSO's) have all been through the process and fought hard to get our own compensation benefits, so we can offer support and share our own experiences to make the whole thing a little less painful. The DAV will never give up on you, so don't give up on yourself. |
| Name: | edward |
| E-mail address: | twolands@gmail.com |
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| Comments: | i am a 100% service connected disabled veteran living in scotland and i am enrolled i the department of veterans affairs foriegn medical program there are no providers and the fmp offers no assistance find a provider for care for my service connected dissabilitys anyone have advice pleas pass it on thanks |
| Name: | Jim Jaggers |
| E-mail address: | jimnrobintla@comcast.net |
| How did you find me?: | Surfing |
| Comments: | Keep Up the Fight. I too was injured while in the US Army with a torn ACL which was not corrected properly during my time in service. In 2007 I had to have a total knee replacement was granted a temporary 100% rating and have been since been given a 30% rating which is nothing compared to the lively hood I have lost. I will never be able to work in my type of industry and am planning on requesting an unemployable rating to get schooling and compensation. |
| Name: | Delio G. Colonna |
| E-mail address: | delios@cox.net |
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| Comments: | Love your style and perseverance |
| Name: | Ralph Boyes |
| E-mail address: | raboyes100@charter.net |
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| Comments: | All military personell should be advised that any application for compensation from the VA is a torture test that any third world dictator would be very proud of. Any one that has been through it knows exactly what I mean. Apply, get turned downm, appeal, jump through hoops, and then my favorite...wait, wait, wait. How do you get a good representative? The county rep in Georgia that I use is a retired Army Sgt Major and I thinkhe belives it is his duty to make things as difficult as possible. He is nice about it, but you end up doing most of the work. |
| Name: | RC Henderson |
| E-mail address: | cowboy77053@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | yahoo |
| Comments: | very good site...very informative...concise...everything in ONE place...Thanks, Guy!! Keep up the GOOD work!!! |
| Name: | Jon |
| E-mail address: | jtcou812@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | search |
| Comments: | Hi, Reading your guest book, makes me sick to see all those Vets having to do battle with the VA (our Goverment) just to get what was promised to us all for Honorable Service. My story and will try to make it short. I served from 06/79 to 09/92, was discharged for DDD AND DJD in lower back, spasms, leg pains etc. I was awarded 20% in 94. In 2002 was granted perm. Disabilty with S.S. for MS etc. 2004 I applied for service connected for MS, was rejected for No evidence that I had MS while on active duty or with in the 7 yr cutoff. In Feb 2009 I contacted My State Senator, by doing so the VA has reopened my case, and I have submitted Proof of MS from a MRI and Neuro was present before the 7 yr cutoff, I have submitted all info that the VA required today. Im told I should hear something within 26 to 36 weeks ( WTF this cracks me up). I ll keep you posted, Hopefully someone see s your site and reads your guest book and the hell Veterans are going through just to recieve what our Goverment Promised us when we raised our Right Hand. Maybe our new Commander in Chief will stop spankin the monkey........ Great site, Takecare all of you, Jon |
| Name: | Kevin V Hanners |
| E-mail address: | spazzz684@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | Search for help |
| Comments: | I am now in a fight with the Tennessee State Senator. I moved here this past march from Georgia,went to the DMV to get a Tennessee drivers licence, and the way I was treated was horrible. In Georgia, Veterans DO NOT PAY for licence, and they have made it to where it doesn't expire until you turn 65 years old. That's why I still have my Ga licence. The DMV here in TN said, and I quote EXACT words, "We don't care if your a Veteran, we don't care if your 100% disabled, this ain't Ga, you have to pay now and renew every 5 years, thats our policy here!" I told her where she could shove her policy and left. Came home, e-mailed the Senator. They called me stating "We're sorry for the way the DMV treated you, but this is the Federal office, you need to talk to the State office senator. She said she would forward my e-mail to them and verbally tell them the entire situation. Haven't heard anything yet. The VA is federal, so why does each state have different rules, different benefits? One last thing, don't move to TN expecting anything by being 100% disabled! |
| Name: | Sam |
| E-mail address: | rebelharley@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | I am a 70 percent PTSD and was denied ui three months ago and get this. the doctor stated in letter "the veteran cannot work at the type of job he was working but I beleive he could do some type of job this is mainly due to his personality disorder not ptsd" now I in over 25 years have ever been told I had a personality disorder. I was brought into the va for another eval this time from a clinical phycologist. Waiting on the answer thanks for your sight thinking of applying for social security but it is hard enough handling the va and trying to keep up. any suggestions form anyone please email thanks |
| Name: | Stephen D. Pingrey |
| E-mail address: | scoof49@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | D.A.V. sites |
| Comments: | Very interesting, and from reading some of the listings here, could be very helpful. Thanks for the info,and keep up the good work.Viet-Nam era vet. 1968-1972 |
| Name: | Thomas |
| E-mail address: | clovot@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | AOL Search |
| Comments: | Nice site Glen! Thanks for all your help. |
| Name: | Bill Parkins |
| E-mail address: | carolparkins5@msn.com |
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| Name: | Bill Parkins |
| E-mail address: | carolparkins5@msn.com |
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| Comments: | Very interested in your story and web site. I am having a very similar experience. In fact, the similarities are amazing. I also have, among other things, severe degenerative disk disease that started while I was in the Air Force. I am older than you, but still have a 10% disability rating and am fighting to get it increased. I have severe hearing loss, which also started while I was in the AF. Both conditions have gotten much worse. My records are presently in review for a disability upgrade, however from all indications to this point, it does not look great. Any tips you can give me as far as contacts or how you proceeded would be greatly appreciated. Also, depending on how this turns out, how did you get into the appeals? Best to you and hope you are doing well. Regards, Bill |
| Name: | philip e wise |
| E-mail address: | montezwise39@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | internet |
| Comments: | I have been fighting VA since 2005 for service connected so far all I have is 40%. The best bet for any vet is DAV and you local congressman in on it also. I am a Vietnam vet with PTSD diabetic, COPD/emphysema and peripheral neuropathy all over my body found this out about 2 weeks ago caused by being diabetic, tremors, and blisters arthritis in knees since 1976 had to have surgery on one 2 years ago.Everything that is wrong with me can be traced right back to Agent orange. They are suppose to give me increase soon. The VA is reviewing my case now. My wife is a fighter for what she believes in and she has been a big help doing research, and contacting the right people Wish you the best of luck and God Bless you for fighting for this country. Philip Wise |
| Name: | lori durden |
| How did you find me?: | yahoo search |
| Comments: | congrats! |
| Name: | Vickie Parra |
| E-mail address: | mrsparra@verizon.net |
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| Comments: | Thank you for this site. As a disabled Air Force vet with 17 years active duty, I am concerned that we haven't heard anything new on President Obama's budget concerning concurrent pay for military retirees with less than 20 years. In March my VA disability was increased from 40% to 80% but the increase in disability pay was offset by the elimation of my Air Force retirement. The 2010 budget states, "For the first time, highly disabled veterans who are medically retired from service will be eligible for concurrent receipt of disability benefits from VA in addition to Department of Defense retirements." Has anyone heard anything about when this might be enacted? VA was no help. The my pay site is still posting old info. I've checked both Congress and Senate web sites. Getting a free fishing license in Texas is cool but it doesn't pay the bills. If you know what's happening with this please let me know. Thanks again for the site. It means a lot to know there are still those who care. |
| Name: | jesse martinez |
| E-mail address: | m.jesse90@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | web search for help |
| Comments: | hello! i need help, im a former paratrooper with a service conected rating of 30% for arthritis in L4 L5. i can no longer work. please help |
| Name: | steve |
| E-mail address: | brandygirl321@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | dogpile search |
| Homepage URL: | http://dogpile.com |
| Comments: | We have a va appeal from 2007 and finally have got our ssdi.So we will try for the va again.He has a brain tumer that was found in 2008.Now after removal he is completely disabled. We will try with the dav. THANKS for the hope |
| Name: | Heather |
| Name: | paul curtis |
| E-mail address: | pauliswlling@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | accident |
| Comments: | hey glen,thanks for your post,im a disabled vet gulf war time period1988-1992us navy seabees.got out honorable with a service connected disability.injured my back and wrist in adak,alaska,been a nightmare ever since i was on 10 percent,they took it awaqy from me for 8 yrs.claimed they sent me a letter after being out 2 yrs.i was so frustrated with fighting them i gave up.i finally got to a point being in so much pain,i couldnt work anymore.i fought the va and got an increase to 30 percent in 2005,i was p;aced on social security in 03 for back and mental from service,i fought for unemployability and was told the wrong paperwork was filed.i fought again and am at 50 percent but am totally unemployable. i take morphine 3 times a day 45 mg each time,vicaden 3 times a day, 3 diff types of antidepressents.and the last rating i got from the va,ahe stated i could work i guess even though i take all those meds!!! by back is bad,am in pain 24 hours a day...im in the process of a hearing soon...i want to tell all of you who have been fighting.DONT GIVE UP!!i lost a total of 20 years in benifits from the va and am fightining for that also,it doesnt pay the bills while your waiting but keep fighting.they want you to give up,but when you owe them ,they want it now.i also have been charged child support for the whole time ive been disabled,if anyone can help me with that,let me know,my social security pays it now.but i dont know how to clear up the past |
| Name: | Terri Deane |
| E-mail address: | openroadie@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | DAV search |
| Comments: | My husband is a 56 veteran whom the VA has described as a "semi-functioning" quad, but has only recently received a bump to 70% disability. SS qualified him at 100% in 2003. We have recently moved to Oklahoma where Gregg is in the process of being qualified as a chapter service officer for the local DAV, and are in hopes that by learning the system better, we can help ourselves and others. God bless you for your courage and all the heart and work put into your website. Keep up your wonderful work! Many thanks, Terri Deane |
| Name: | James O'Neill |
| E-mail address: | kimo57511@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | was looking for disability info |
| Comments: | I have a similar situation. I am a vietnam vet with a 40% disability rating from the army and 40% VA rating and am 100% social security disability. I have not been able to work since 2002 but have been recieving benifits all the years that I did work. I reapplyed to the VA asking them for a 100% diasablity rating and thru all the exams and paperwork and hearing the increased my rating by 20% but that came off the army disablity rating wich cut my army benenfit by 3/4. I thought that I would get more from the VA and the same from the army with an in the line of duty injury It doesn't work that way. I almost lost my leg in the service of my country and now have had 7 back surguries and can not work and am unisurable i'm living from disability check to disability check how or what benefits are available to me now? |
| Name: | Michelle |
| E-mail address: | mlrucker76@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Hi, Glen. I am a disabled veteran rated at 70%. I first want to thank you for creating such a warm and friendly page for veterans. I served in the Army from 2003 to 2005, and was medically discharged after 3 surgeries failed on my left ankle. I have other problems that have stemmed from the ankle injury, as well as other injuries I am rated on by the VA. My problem is I am 32 years old and cannot get a VA doctor to take my pain and injuries seriously. I have screws coming out of the bone in my ankle that cause excruciating pain, but rather than ordering the proper tests to determine the next course of action, I am given pain pills and sent on my way. This is beyond frustrating, but I do not know where to turn to get help dealing with these doctors. Again, thanks for creating such a great site for veterans. I think this is a wonderful place for us to share common experiences where we can honestly relate to one another. |
| Name: | Paul Bennett |
| E-mail address: | davidpaulbennet@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.brysonfordproperties.com |
| Comments: | informative site! Thanks! |
| Name: | Paul Bennett |
| E-mail address: | davidpaulbennet@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.brysonfordproperties.com |
| Comments: | informative site! Thanks! |
| Name: | Kevin |
| E-mail address: | brokencomputer2003@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | yahoo |
| Comments: | Thank you for the information. I am currently fighting the V.A. for low back and bilateral leg pain. It has been about 7 years now. My case is now at the Appeals Management Center is Washington, D.C., waiting for a decision. Feels like the same old run-a-round situation. We'll see how it goes. I don't intend on giving up. That would be too easy for the V.A.. Thank you again for the information! Kevin |
| Name: | James (Jimmy) L. Johnson |
| E-mail address: | james_johnson30518@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | Accident |
| Comments: | I appreciate your Page. It's very informative and encouraging. Thanks again |
| Name: | James (Jimmy) L. Johnson |
| E-mail address: | james_johnson30518@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | Accident |
| Comments: | I appreciate your Page. It's very informative and encouraging. Thanks again |
| Name: | Jeffrey Mark Pearsall |
| E-mail address: | Imastartonite@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | Research for a Topical Discussion |
| Comments: | As an active service member myself; God Bless You, Bro. |
| Name: | Todd W Veeser |
| E-mail address: | veesert@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | yahoo search |
| Comments: | Hello: Your story intrests me. I also was in the Air Force and have a back injury which required me to have surgury. They have me at 20%, if I need could I ask you for advice? Thanks for your time. Todd |
| Name: | Bill D. |
| E-mail address: | billdroadrunner@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | from a search engine |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.billdentomology.com |
| Comments: | Hi Glen and all others. I have a wonderful website to share with you of you. First, I have the coolest collection of animated gifs you have ever seen. I also have a great entomology page for anyone who loves insects. My website is G-rated. |
| Name: | Jeffrey H. Colon |
| E-mail address: | jcolon007@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | searching in the network |
| Comments: | Thanks, thats is very encouraging, I have a VA dissability of 40% for my hip and legs and will apply for sleep apnea ( with the assistance of DAV) Any information will be appreciated. |
| Name: | Andre Richardson |
| E-mail address: | andrerichardson223@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | yahoo search |
| Comments: | Hello Glen I am a 70% vet I am employed and having problems with my disablities on the job but maintaining at this point, I just wanted to sign your book and say thanks for this site it gives me a since of wow I'm not the only one. I have a lot of questions for you I look foward to your insite I will email you with a more info on my situation and look forward to you input. |
| Name: | Jenny Shelton |
| E-mail address: | jenny.shelton@live.com |
| How did you find me?: | google search |
| Comments: | Thank you for posting your story and other information for other vets. I am about to be discharged on a medical board for fibromyalgia. I am in the middle of my VA claim, we will see how it goes. Thank you for sharing with us! |
| Name: | mike ezell |
| E-mail address: | caderider1986@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | surfing |
| Comments: | combat vets put you on my fav. will be checking in often. hope you help one vet a day. |
| Name: | RORY CAMERON |
| E-mail address: | rcameron1957@sbcglobal.net |
| How did you find me?: | internet |
| Name: | Jodee Kayton |
| E-mail address: | jodeekayton@law4vets.com |
| How did you find me?: | internet search |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.law4vets.com |
| Comments: | Nice website and congratulations on getting your Individual unemployability. I used to work for the VA for 7 years and am very familiar with how the bureaucracy works and all the bad rating decisions. I now have my own legal practice, ONLY SERVING VETERANS. If anyone needs help contact me. Let my employment with the VA help you. It costs you nothing. |
| Name: | Charles O. Baker |
| E-mail address: | oscar624@verizon.net |
| How did you find me?: | Surf Internet |
| Comments: | I am awaiting results of test for Unemployability that was filed August 2008. Keep getting letters saying due to work load it will take longer.Am now 70% due to frostbite and bad ankles from Battle of Bulge. Am now 87 years old and think they are awaiting my succumbing. Good luck on your back. You have a great website and I am sure it will help several. Thanks again COB |
| Name: | Dan |
| How did you find me?: | Just lucky |
| Comments: | I just wanted to thank you for your service and say I think this site pretty good. I'm glad I find this place. |
| Name: | Thomas Riese |
| E-mail address: | tommy2tone79@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | google search |
| Homepage URL: | http://yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Having problems with my disability compensation pay. They have it all screwed up. Could you or perhaps someone you know help me rectify this situation. |
| Name: | DENISE JOHARIE HOLDER |
| E-mail address: | holderdenisej1960@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | google dav disability |
| Name: | Kelly |
| E-mail address: | kfpscooter@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | I want to thank you for making all of this information available, I have search for help for my dad with his property tax on his home so he won't loose it. He also is a Vet he served 1959 to 1964. He is also 100% disabled he has had 2 back surgerys, his lates one was a year ago. |
| Name: | johnny hill |
| E-mail address: | diane_hill@bellsouth.net |
| How did you find me?: | google search |
| Name: | tHOMAS lAKE |
| E-mail address: | IAMTOMLAKE7491@YAHOO.COM |
| How did you find me?: | SEARCHING MIVA BENNEFITS |
| Comments: | Very interesting I have been my back to the wall for some time now. I am beginning to think I need another tac? direction, sue for a victim of a violent sanctioned crime? Now where would I go for that? crimnal asualt? |
| Name: | Steven Zierke |
| E-mail address: | stevenzierke@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.angelfire.com/nm/EvilEyesPage/evileyemain.html |
| Comments: | I like the idea of your page, it's good you took the time to establish this great information. Unfortunatly, you did'nt have anything that was new to me as far as sites or references. I to seperated from the Air Force in 1999 and have had an uphill battle with the VA, I've had 5 knee reconstructions since 1991, 3 in the Air Force and 3 out. I have been working with an advocate service local to me hear in Texas. It doesn't seem to help much except for giving forms names and good addresses to send them to. Anyhow, keep up the good work and good luck in life. |
| Name: | heather effinger |
| E-mail address: | hthrdiamondprn@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | disabled veteran search |
| Comments: | hello. i also have fought with the VA since 1997 . I contacted my local congressman and have been awarded permanent disability as of january 29, 2009. I agree for veterans to not give up. God Bless America. |
| Name: | Gary D |
| E-mail address: | artist5551@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | looking through the net |
| Comments: | Have any of you guys ever thought of asking for a medal for your service to our country? Most of you have given more than was ever asked for.. Many of you will suffer for the rest of your lives either in a great deal of pain or possibly crippled for life. If you had been wounded in combat you have received a Purple Heart. Are your injuries and disabilities any less painful? For those of you who are service connected disabled and served during a time of war do you not deserve some recognition for you sacrifice? So far the only thing our government has offered in recognition is a disabled for life coin to be issued in 2010. This does nothing to benefit you as an individual or as a group. You deserve more. You deserve an Medal. I thank you for your service to our country. God Bless |
| Name: | Gary D |
| E-mail address: | artist5551@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | looking through the net |
| Comments: | Have any of you guys ever thought of asking for a medal for your service to our country? Most of you have given more than was ever asked for.. Many of you will suffer for the rest of your lives either in a great deal of pain or possibly crippled for life. If you had been wounded in combat you have received a Purple Heart. Are your injuries and disabilities any less painful? For those of you who are service connected disabled and served during a time of war do you not deserve some recognition for you sacrifice? So far the only thing our government has offered in recognition is a disabled for life coin to be issued in 2010. This does nothing to benefit you as an individual or as a group. You deserve more. You deserve an Medal. I thank you for your service to our country. God Bless |
| Name: | Teresa Johnson |
| E-mail address: | terijohnson@myway.com |
| How did you find me?: | DAV site |
| Name: | Ed St. Andre |
| E-mail address: | nets4ed@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Thanks for this info I have been fighting with the VA for 6 years for an increase so far has got up to 80% but only paided at 60%. Great math, Just had an comp appt will see what happens. Can just barly walk now with back,knee and neck problems. Hope it gets better. Thanks |
| Name: | Robert |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Although I didn't find any new info I didn't already have, I applaud your continued effort to have a simple website to host all these valuable links. Keep up the good work!! |
| Name: | Gary Paul |
| E-mail address: | Gary_Tee@cox.net |
| How did you find me?: | Google Search |
| Comments: | Retired Air Force waiting on my rating decision. Great site! Thanks for your service! |
| Name: | David |
| E-mail address: | ddsan1965@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | web search |
| Comments: | Great website! Thanks for taking the time to help fellow vets. |
| Name: | David |
| E-mail address: | ddsan1965@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | web search |
| Comments: | Great website! Thanks for taking the time to help fellow vets. |
| Name: | Gregg Bergmann |
| E-mail address: | cousingreggs@clearwire.net |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Hello, I am looking for a disabled vet to do a Smoke BBQ adventure with. I understand because the body my not work as it once did my vets have the mind for business. My story is to locate a disabled vet willing to join forces with me to go on the road to fairs & B.I.R. serving people the best BBQ Foods ever. To be 100% honest I need financial support but mostly I believe it's my duty to help our disabled military personal. I know someone will want to get busy, be active & make money. I'm not sure were to go with this but I found your great web site so lets go from here. Thanks for your time, I only want to what is right. Thank you for your time, I hope life is well, God Bless. Gregg Bergmann |
| Name: | Paul Haggard |
| E-mail address: | thaggard@sti.net |
| How did you find me?: | web |
| Comments: | I am glad you have a web site with all this available info. I have always wanted to increase my disability comp. but were always told that I had a chance of loosing what percentage I had already. I too was gived a 10% rating which lead to an increase to 30% with alot of aggravation to accomplish that. My service was from 1980-1984 in the U.S. Navy. I would appreciate any help you could give me on increasing my rating. One disadvantage I may have is that the veterans hospital is so far away that I have used my compensation benefits $ to pay for local doctors and prescriptions. My disability is a skin condition that continues to limit what I can do as far as employment. Again Glen thanks for your help and your website. Paul |
| Name: | serrenia white |
| E-mail address: | ccherehope@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | GLEN THANK YOU FOR YOUR SITE AND MAY THE GOOD LORD PLACE HIS HANDS UPON YOU TO BE HEAL |
| Name: | Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret |
| E-mail address: | info@veteranprograms.com |
| How did you find me?: | Friend |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.veteranprograms.com |
| Comments: | Are there any good Veteran Service Officers (VSO) out there? We think so. In fact, we have a growing directory of VSOs nominated by veterans. These VSOs have demonstrated excellence in helping veterans secure service-connected claims and increase ratings. They return phone calls too. If you need a good VSO in your area visit our web site at http://www.veteranprograms.com. Keep up the good work on this site. As stated previously, we added it to our monthly newsletter as a resource for all veterans. Thanks! |
| Name: | Gene Matson |
| E-mail address: | gmatson@charter.net |
| How did you find me?: | google search for VA filings |
| Comments: | I was googling for answers to the sleep apnea problem and I ran across your site. Informative I must say. Good Work. |
| Name: | Barbara Coppola |
| E-mail address: | BLeeCoppola@comcast.net |
| How did you find me?: | looking for VA Compensation pay |
| Comments: | My husband has PTSD and has been waiting two years for an appeal to be answered but finally, today, he was helped by someone from one of the organizations that works with the VA and vets and got somewhat of an answer but now has more forms to fill out for the "unemployability" statement. When asked why it takes so long for an answer I was told that they only have part time staff and have to do new cases first. This is difficult for the vet as they can only do another appeal if the first one comes back negative on their behalf and another two years of waiting??? I am going to write to my rep/senator to ask for increased funding for VA as this is really a bad situation. I thank you for being an advocate for your fellow vets and I personally have fibromyalgia so I know firsthand the pain and other issues you suffer. Thanks so much for your information and giving...... |
| Name: | ruth |
| E-mail address: | donruthpc@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | web search |
| Name: | Peter Gladstone |
| E-mail address: | 5831usmc@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | google.com |
| Comments: | I am a disabled Marine Corps Veteran rated at 40%. 2 years ago I filed and received 30%. I appealed that and they bumped me to 40%. I have degeneration disc disease and a ruptured disc at L4-L5 and scoliosis. I had back surgery when I was in the Marines in 2002. The procedure I had is called a disc discectomy. I served 4 years and 3 months (past my contract date because of the war). My pain has caused me to change my life dream as being a police officer; physically I just cannot do it. I am going to school full time to teach biology in high school. I live everyday with horrid pain in my lower back and entire left leg, I also have weakness in my left leg.I have been told having surgery again would be a crap-shoot, therefore the VA doctors have given me 90 vicodins a month with unlimited refills. For those out there that may be able to help, how can I get the VA to see my extreme condition and rate me accordingly? 40% is not enough and I wouldn't wish my pain on anyone! To everyone that served their country who gave their wellbeing, personal health, and life to serve our country, to you "Thank you and God bless!" To Glen, thank you for a wonderful, personal veterans' web page. |
| Name: | Peter Gladstone |
| E-mail address: | 5831usmc@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | google.com |
| Comments: | I am a disabled Marine Corps Veteran rated at 40%. 2 years ago I filed and received 30%. I appealed that and they bumped me to 40%. I have degeneration disc disease and a ruptured disc at L4-L5 and scoliosis. I had back surgery when I was in the Marines in 2002. The procedure I had is called a disc discectomy. I served 4 years and 3 months (past my contract date because of the war). My pain has caused me to change my life dream as being a police officer; physically I just cannot do it. I am going to school full time to teach biology in high school. I live everyday with horrid pain in my lower back and entire left leg, I also have weakness in my left leg.I have been told having surgery again would be a crap-shoot, therefore the VA doctors have given me 90 vicodins a month with unlimited refills. For those out there that may be able to help, how can I get the VA to see my extreme condition and rate me accordingly? 40% is not enough and I wouldn't wish my pain on anyone! To everyone that served their country who gave their wellbeing, personal health, and life to serve our country, to you "Thank you and God bless!" To Glen, thank you for a wonderful, personal veterans' web page. |
| Name: | Maurice Watts |
| E-mail address: | maurice.r.watts@us.army. mil |
| How did you find me?: | web searching VA codes |
| Comments: | I am in the same situation from what I read of your story. I was medically retired from the US Army Reserves on mobilization orders on July 28, 2008. I was originally injured in March 1990 during combat training in Korea in March 1990. I was struck by a motor-vehicle being driven by a Korean civilian driving at high speeds. I had amnesia for a period, seizures and I am suffering multiple cognitive issues. In July 2004 I was involuntary separated from the US Army and was missed diagnosed by the VA and awarded a low disability ratings of 30% (10% for intermediate cognitive problems). I did not know better to fight it. I had no one to help me then. When I got mobilized to go to Iraq in 2006, they realized in early 2007 that cognitive problems would cause me to be a high risk. I was placed on Med-Hold at Fort riley, Kansas for 18-months and pending the MEB. I was evaluated by Military Mental Health and Orthopedics for a combat related missed up right knee. I was awarded by the MEB with 50% for TBI/ Dementia due to head trauma and 20% for torn ACL with arthritis in my right knee. My combine injuries were given a 60% permanent disability rating for military retirement. I too am receiving Social Security disability money. I filed through the DAV office in Seattle, WA for numerous disability claims and Individual unemployability with the VA in August 2008 (I am still waiting for that to fall through). The best one I am working on now is trying to reopen a claim for a 2004 VA decision of denied service connected bilateral hearing loss even after a 2008 VA hospital in Topeka, Kansas found 18-years of military history of my hearing loss is SERVICE CONNECTED. I was issued a VA hearing aid and I had to fight to get the VA hospital here in Tacoma, WA some batteries when I need them. |
| Name: | Bryan |
| E-mail address: | smarterhuman@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | I was just checking back in, and reading the other entries. It has been over a year now since my letter of disagreement. I was hoping to hear at least something by now, but I shall wait like all the others |
| Name: | Sanoj |
| E-mail address: | aakashshakya@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | surfing |
| Comments: | Thanks for your guidance. |
| Name: | James P. Kehrer |
| E-mail address: | james5790@cox.net |
| How did you find me?: | surfing the web |
| Name: | Diane M. Donnelly |
| E-mail address: | d.donnelly@att.net |
| How did you find me?: | research 4 friends |
| Comments: | You seem to have a great idea ! I will do my best at forwarding your website to those who are in need. |
| Name: | Corey Hearn |
| E-mail address: | Corey_hearn@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | I am having the same problems as you had. Glad to see you could get the help you needed. Good Luck this year. |
| Name: | Shelly |
| E-mail address: | Katherinersewell@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | I am a disabled vet that is at 70%. I just recently requested 100% unemployability. I dont know what the difference is between permanent and total disabled and unemployability can some please email me with this info. Also I am waiting on an appeal to for my social security. All this is very stressful for me. |
| Name: | Robin Gail Wooten |
| E-mail address: | rwooten1@gt.rr.com |
| How did you find me?: | web search |
| Comments: | Thanks for he great site, as it was helpful to me in finding things to assist my disabled son. |
| Name: | G. Glenn |
| E-mail address: | bbhelo@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Glen it is pretty hard to "hang in there", when everything u do to obtain one's benefits is met with looks of absurdity and incredulity. I take in excess of twenty pills per day through the V.A., yet, social security has denied me four times in seven years, let alone the V.A., declining my very first appeal, after seven years. Drains your soul to the core. BVA just turned me down 12/7/08. Do you have any info on attorneys that will represent appeals pro bono in the Cleveland, Ohio area? I can't afford to have an award reduced due to legal representation. I am so far in the hole, financially.......let alone the stress of this process is hard to fight due to having survived three strokes in the past seven years. Oh well, thank you for trying to help. Gerry Glenn USAF vet 1/3/08 |
| Name: | sunfish |
| How did you find me?: | search |
| Comments: | I JUST WANTED TO SAY DON'T GIVE UP!!!!! WE HAVE BEEN WAITING 14 MTHS FOR AN ANSWER FROM THE VA FOR MY HUSBAND, HE IS ALREADY DRAWING SSD, I WILL FIGHT TO THE END |
| Name: | Larry E Sharpe |
| E-mail address: | LSharpe3266@charter.net |
| How did you find me?: | Browsing |
| Comments: | Glenn, I am a veteran myself but I am trying to assist my nephew who is a veteran of the USAF. Trying to get info which might be useful to him. In our state, N. C., no bonus was given when a veteran musters out. My nephew was on Social Security when he became disabled but tis barely covers the necessities. Looking for any other assistance I can find to help out. He has no balnce, body tremors and lays on his back all day watching TV. Only today I found a organization that will supply books on cassatte free of charge,so there is help available if you can find it. Thanks for helping Vets as most people forget them. Best Regards and God's Speed Larry E Sharpe |
| Name: | Larry E Sharpe |
| Name: | Orlando Sanchez |
| E-mail address: | osanchez_357@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | Surfing the web |
| Comments: | Hey Bro, thanks for the info you sound like me, but they gave me a combine rating of 30% 15 yrs of infantry and now my body is shot. I'm now working with the DAV, but i don't know where to start with the SSi stuff, if you could help me that would be great and God Bless you for your site. Orlando |
| Name: | James |
| E-mail address: | OldWin308150gr@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | on line |
| Comments: | Army 83 to 92 i just filed for I U in Sep of 08 i Trashed out my L5 & L4 and has some Nerve damage i got a med board out with 20 % now my back is getting worse i am up to 70% now 40% for back and 30% for depreshan but no luck with SSD thy tell me i can work part time you got any info that might help with my SSD clame ? |
| Name: | James |
| E-mail address: | oldwin308150gr@aol.com |
| Comments: | thanks i was USAR and regular Army from 83 to 92 i trashad out my L4 & L5 got a med board out with 20 % 10 was for nerve damage well it took me till May of 08 to make 70% with the VA and now i got a clame in for I U HOPE IT WORKS OUT ans SSD keeps turnning me down thy say i can get a part time Job wtf is that about just wont to say yall aint alone in the boat Gog bless and good luck James |
| Name: | anthony schmiel |
| E-mail address: | schmielanthony@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | online |
| Comments: | great help with links |
| Name: | Michael Bucannon |
| E-mail address: | mbucanno@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | Internet Search |
| Comments: | I'm a 100% disabled Vet that had a long process in getting my disablity after the Marine Corps discharged me with 10% Mental Health disablity. It took about 5 years and the aid of Ross Perot as my go between to the officials at the VA to get my 100% rating. I am getting married on July 4th, 2009 in the Philippines and I am going through the struggles of getting my unit medals and award from the gulf war that were issued to my unit after I was released from the Marine Corps and after my DD-214 was already issued. They got the "Presidental Unit Citation" and the "Marine Corps Unit Citation" and another Gulf war award for service during war time in the gulf. If you know of any one that can help me get these awards I'm due please let me know. Keep up the good fight!! Your Friend, Mike Bucannon |
| Name: | Jim Cox |
| E-mail address: | sifujim210@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | Internet |
| Comments: | Glen, I am also a disabled vet AND... I have the exact condition you have! L3,4, 5 and S1! must be common. I am waiting for my rating letter letting me know my percentage. should be real soon. I also have claims for other injuries. With my back condition alone i may be entitled to 100%? please email if you get a chance. Thanks for your service. Jim |
| Name: | JJ |
| E-mail address: | jjusa30@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Hello again. Merry Christmas. I first came upon your site in June of 2008 and my post is still here in your guest book. All of my predictions came true and worse. They discharged me because nobody could get there head out of their a** and do anything to help me. So in the middle of MEB they saw ETS and turned their backs on me. That was my fault for joining the Army National Guard int the first place. I was in the Marines so when I signed up for the National Guard I found out how bad it was. Anyway I am now in the process of getting my VA claim done and social security. When they tell you it takes a long time I thought it was because there was a lot of people getting taken care of which I am sure is true, but since I am going through Social security & VA at the same time I can see similarities like you get an appoinment and give them information, then they send you packets of papers asking for the same stuff you already gave them, and they tell you they can't finish the claim until you get the papers from the people that didn't take care of us in the first place. I was even thinking of filing a complaint with the United Nations for quality of life issues. Can't work, have no money, praying we don't lose everything. |
| Name: | kenneth g. hompson jr. |
| E-mail address: | motorwinder@att.net |
| How did you find me?: | searching internet |
| Comments: | I am a veteran of us air force 1966 - 1973. Have 2 years SEA. Am currently on disablity, and trying to increase my benefits. Will let you know if any thing else happens. Been trying to increase benefit since Januray 2008. |
| Name: | Mike |
| E-mail address: | dmvman@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | reading website bout hr 333 |
| Comments: | Great websiteyou have, I learned about disabled veteran property tax exemption from you! I'm going to look into that ASAP. I was retired in 1993 luckily, completing 21 yrs active with 40% disability....submarine navy in my case. sorry to hear about your back problem in the air force, but all that you say is true about fighting the system. Why don't we hear anything about fixing the concurrent receipt problem or chapter 61 mess from these empty suits in congress? Democrats have been running the show since nov 2006? Any updates I can find? |
| Name: | Newton M. Martin III |
| E-mail address: | newton.martin@us.army.mil |
| How did you find me?: | surfing the web |
| Comments: | Great site, I too am in a similar situation. Received a 90% disability rating, appealed for 100% because I don't think anyone will hire me in my current state of health. Served in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Southern Watch, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. |
| Name: | John Alle |
| E-mail address: | gm@veteranstoday.com |
| How did you find me?: | Search on Google |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.veteranstodaynetwork.com |
| Comments: | You have a great site that really shows your dedication in deed to helping our fellow veterans. The Veterans Today Network has 60 + web sites dedicated to our veterans. We would like to share your site with our readers. With your permission we would like to add your site to our 60 + web sites for veterans. In exchange, could you add our links to your site as well? Click here at http://www.veteranstodaynetwork.com/linkexchange.htm to copy our simply HTML code and paste into your web site. Send me an email when all is confirmed and I will add your site and send you the URLs so you can know where we placed them. Sincerely John Allen 619-819-9360 http://www.veteranstodaynetwork.com http://www.veteranstoday.com http://www.hireveterans.com |
| Name: | Duane Lavender |
| How did you find me?: | veteran site |
| Comments: | Hello Glen, I am also an AirForce vet 1983-1991. I am now going through some of the problems you have been facing. After I separated, I worked for a company for 15 yrs when the economy went bad. I applied for social security benefits right away because of cervical and lumbar injuries(ankolosing spondylytis) and severe degengenerative joint disease in my ankles and knees. After seeing 2 of thier doctors and many x rays, I was awarded full benfits 13 days after seeing them. My primary health care was from the Detroit VA in priority group 5 non service connected, until the ratings board finally awarded me 10% on my ankle injury 0% on my hand injury. Currently I just applied for IU benefits and have an exam scheduled 11 Dec. My comp exam doctor also thought at the time I couldn't obtain gainful employment in them determining my 10% rating. It has been one huge nightmare for me in this process. In Feb of this year with the help of Congressman Dingell, I was able to retieve about 75% of my service and medical records. It was then that I noticed my separation exam was wrong. I had to file a DD149 correction of records form which came back in Oct agreeing that my records needed correcting. The Dept of the AirForce found I was the victim of an ingregous error. I am still waiting for the paperwork to come thru, hopefully it will help with a rating increase. I have found your site very informing, although I have no current email address(community library) my home address is 22038 Wick rd Taylor Mi 48180 313-291-1691 is my home phone If you have time drop me a line or give me a call Sincerly Duane Lavender |
| Name: | Lenny Powers |
| E-mail address: | SSGPowersRetired@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | navagator |
| Comments: | Welcome to the club, if ya want to call it that. My story is simular to yours except I had a messed up hip along with my messed up lower back. Med discharge walter reed 1982 after 12 yrs army svc. I tried the va but got no where. I did not at the time have the patience for it all. I limpt around trying this and that to make a living also with mental issues which seemed to be beyound me. Fell right on my face with booze and pot. Something had to give. Finally after repeatly visiting one of my senators office i got a new hip. That was part of the cure. No more swollen leg. But my back, tried not to allow it to hold me back. Back did not agree. From living on the streets finally went to the va hospital refuseing to leave before i was treated. They learned quickly of my use of a senator before to get treatment. They treated me for ptsd, bipolor, drug and booze 1994. Could not get hired anywhere in spite of my good military record, college degree, and self employment. Stayed clean hung in there. Learned the VA system, studdied the regs. Finally it hit me to get a new rateing phy ended up with a new rateing of 70%. I knew of the unemployablity requirements, applied, got it, 100% including unemployablity in 2001. Been there ever since. Best part of it all is i have never touched pot, drugs, or booze again. Just as you say, hang in there, be persistant, use ya head. Since then I have helped more then i can count. Unfortuntly few have followed thru. As it is. |
| Name: | BILL SASS |
| E-mail address: | facility333@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | web |
| Name: | Scott Klette |
| E-mail address: | swklette@gmail.com |
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| Name: | Jody Le |
| E-mail address: | jodyle2000@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | Yahoo |
| Comments: | Nice site. I'm a Iraqi Freedom Vet. I just got awarded 20%. If you know any benefits that I can receive send me an email. Thanks |
| Name: | Melissa |
| E-mail address: | sabah1210@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.disabledvet.com/ |
| Comments: | Thank you for your support and service,I just started my fight with the VA and Social Security and I was so dissapointed that the first rating came back as 10% from the VA sadly to say I have 3 very sevre service connected disablities. I started losing faith in our country how could such a great nation turn it's back on the people who protect and serve it,they treat crimanals better than some of our Vets. |
| Name: | Mike Marble |
| E-mail address: | knifer@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Just wanted to say thanks a million for all the great info you've got gathered here. It has been, and continues to be, an important source of info and guidance. |
| Name: | Shelton Lucas Jr |
| E-mail address: | shelton_lucas@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | Google search |
| Homepage URL: | http://myspace.com/sheltonjr |
| Comments: | Thank you for sharing information with veterans and their families and friends. The DAV and other sundry veterans organization are for the most part doing a good job in assisting the veterans. However, I have found their existence to be a part of the problem in getting timely results for veterans. We need organizations that are not in bed with the VA. Most of these organization receive dire benefit of space from the VA. These organizations need to be independent of VA direct influences. The members of these organizations are mostly veterans who do the best job possible under the circumstance. People as you, an outsider with the benefit of your congress representatives can do a much better job in changing the VA methods and procedures in awarding Veterans Benefits. In the past 40 years, I have seen very little change in the way the VA go about its business. The VA will only change when congress designate a strong will to do so. |
| Name: | john j doughty jr. |
| E-mail address: | jjdjr17@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | sad topic great website |
| Name: | Tiffany |
| E-mail address: | quietlilpunk@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | random websearch on disabled vets |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/quietlilpunk |
| Comments: | Hello! I served in the US Air Force for 4 years, even spent time in the middle east, after returning from the Mid East I was sick all the time. I had severe bloody noses (4 times in the mid east they were 45 minutes long)... I was getting brochtious and strep more than 5 times a year. My on base doctor (a civilian) told me that I was malingering and that the base commander was going to write me up.. How can u fake bronchitous and strep? I mean come on seriously... So I got out of the service during my 2nd pregnancy. Less than a year later, I almost died from respiratory distress... the ENT doc at the hospital told me to go get checked out at the VA Med Center in the next town over since I was a vet... a year after being examined from the VA -- I had been through 3 nasal biopsies, chest/head xrays, MRIs, CT scans, tons of blood/urine labwork, breathing treatments, etc -- I was finally give a diagnosis and a rating of 100%.... it appears when I was deployed I came down with a disease called Wegener's Granulomatosis.. If you dont know what it is, look it up, its nasty horrible disease..When I was told it was non-curable and I would never serve again I was completely heartbroken...basically if I don't take my medicine, I'll die within a matter of months. It's heartbreaking but I have no time to feel sorry for myself as I have 2 beautiful boys (ages 2 and 3) to take care of. For those of us, who are now disabled, keep your chin up.. our lives are in God's hands now. Much Love, *Tiff* |
| Name: | John Pierce |
| E-mail address: | john27pa@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | search on disability ratings |
| Comments: | I am going to try for SSI now that I have seen you have received it. I have 70% total disability and pay rated at 60%. I also have lower back problems and neck problems. I have the buldging discs in my lower back and 2 in my neck. Any help other than whats on your page is also appreciated. Thank you, John |
| Name: | Alan Martin |
| E-mail address: | alanm05@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Great website, really helpful info. Thanks for all the info!!! Good Luck!! |
| Name: | Rick Cole |
| E-mail address: | rcole50313@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | Wife sent me your link |
| Comments: | Thanks for giving me hope. I was diagnosed in 2005 with Multi-Focal Muscular Neuropathy (MMN) and the time I was AD Navy. The Navy let me retire but I have applied for VA % and my case worker is so overwhelmed with all of the returning wounded hero's that it's hard for me to keep intouch with him. He told me that determination is taking 9-12 mos. which for me is not so good due to me not having a job. However when I applied for SSDI, they informed me that it would take about 4 mos. for their determination. Anyway just wanted to say thanks for the glimmer of hope you have provided. |
| Name: | Wallace Scisson Sr |
| E-mail address: | Wally613@verizon.net |
| How did you find me?: | While searching for VA claims information |
| Comments: | I served with the 190th AHC,as a gun-ship door gunner 67-68. Left leg wound in early 68. Discharged in Oct 69. I was granted a 10% rating (after several appels) in March 71.Fought with VA most of my life. Finally granted 100% due to unemployable 2003. Your sight is great. Keep up the fight. |
| Name: | Victoria |
| E-mail address: | vscuola@cox.net |
| How did you find me?: | accident |
| Comments: | Thanx for the info. i too was disabilty severance without any bennies after spending 24 years in the Army. will keep in touch. thanx. |
| Name: | Shawn Presnell |
| E-mail address: | deytonjeston@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | my wife found your sight by engine search |
| Comments: | I like your page. I am helping several vets with there case now. I received 60% with 100% unemployablity in Sept.2007. it took me 2 years and 4 months to get mine. I have a friend that spent 26 years 10 months and 10 days in NC Army National Guard. He was injured at Fort Erwin CA. This happened in 2005. He had to have surgery on his leg and he did damage to his back worse then what he already had. The back and leg injuries are recorded on LODs. Everything shows that he was injured while doing military work. We are now being told that he is not a veteran nor a soldier. This will be his first appeal. He cannot even get into the VA to be treated for injuries sustained while training. We finally got him in to be evaluated by QTC on October 7th 2008. Paperwork went from QTC to VA on October 23 2008. He received a letter from the VA Friday November 7th 2008 denying him benefits. He is unable to work and has been since 2005 when he was injured. We are appealing this decision and requesting a meeting with the a Decision Review Officer. This is the quickest decision the VA ever make. It is as if they never looked at his QTC paperwork. Looking at going to the media with his case in which I had to do with mine. They settled mine within 2 weeks after the media got a hold of it. Do you have any other suggestions before we have to take this measure of going to the media? If you could offer any suggestion it would be greatly appreciated. Already have senators and congressmen involved and the DAV and have a list of number of people to contact all the way up to the Secretary of Defense. Thank you Shawn Presnell |
| Name: | Lance |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Glen, Thank you for your story. I felt down and out several years ago when my claim for an increase was denied. The pain had increased dramatically. I was demoralized. Your testimonial motivated me NOT TO QUIT! Because of you I worked to get "smart" on my disabilites as it related to VA regs and rules. Thanks also goes to the Veterans Benefit Network on the web for the info there. Yesterday my rating was raised to 80% with I.U.(100%) pending. To all who read this NEVER quit. Get smart and get the medical documentation you need. Best of luck to all! |
| Name: | Alex Valdes |
| E-mail address: | alexvaldes@optonline.net |
| How did you find me?: | google search |
| Comments: | Thanks for posting your story, it gives me the hope I need to keep fighting. I have an exact story 10% rating since 2000 hip/low back. After years of frustation and doing nothing, I started the engine again. I now have a lawyer pro bono helping me- he's an ex VA comp attorney and we put in our papers for an increase and maybe get it backdated. Your story is exactly mine and I hope to have the same outcome. Thank you very much for giving guys like me the hope that things can and do change even if they seem impossible. Sincerely, Alex Valdes |
| Name: | Gary |
| E-mail address: | silverman65@gmail.com |
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| Name: | Gary |
| E-mail address: | silverman65@gmail.com |
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| Name: | William martin |
| E-mail address: | billmartinsr@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | search engine |
| Comments: | thanks, good info |
| Name: | Jerrelli |
| E-mail address: | jerrelli@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | surfed in |
| Comments: | Thanks for your site, it has helped. I also have degenerative discs and am rated at 100% total and permanent. NSC. The pension is not as good as working but I am basically unemployable and am sort of in the same boat as you are. I beg old computers from anybody who will give one up. refurbish them and give them away to poor kids whose family can not afford to get them one for schoolwork. If you can direct some resources my way for this project I would appreciate it. If you bless "MY" kids, God will bless you. Here is an outline of what I do and my posting on craigslist-Atlanta: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wan/888445511.html Thanks again and have a great day! |
| Name: | Robert Mckelvey |
| E-mail address: | robertmckelvy@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | surfing |
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