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| Name: | floyd shelton |
| E-mail address: | lynelshelton@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | computer |
| Comments: | its good to hear other stories I know I am not alone in my claim battle |
| Name: | Anna |
| E-mail address: | aforey-rohrbach@alamo.edu |
| How did you find me?: | google search |
| Comments: | Glen, Thanks so much for the info, I am going to pass the info about property tax exemptions on to one of our vets who is low on financial resources and unable to work. Every little bit helps. |
| Name: | EDWARD F. SMITH |
| E-mail address: | smithef@comcast.net |
| How did you find me?: | just searching |
| Comments: | I WAS JUST SEARCHING FOR S 407 AND I SPOTTED THIS SITE FOR 2009 COLA INCREASE, AND THE S 407 ON THE SAME LINE. I CHECKED ON THE PAGE, BUT IT ONLY HAS UP TO DEC 1, 2008. BUT I SAW A LOT OF GOOD THINGS, SO I BOOKMARKED YOUR SITE. I AM 61 YRS OF AGE, 100% TOTAL, PERMANENT AND UNEMPLOYABLE. THE 100% ALONE IS FOR ONE CONDITION, I HAVE OTHERS. I ALSO HAVE A WIFE WHO IS GOING INTO HER 7TH YR OF TERMINAL BREAST CANCER, WHICH IS IN HIDING, TERMINAL CANCER DOES NOT GO INTO REMISSION, SO AT ANYTIME IT CAN METASTISIZE AT ANY TIME. I REPLIED FOR HANDICAP DAV PLATES, THEY CHANGED THE RULES ABOUT RATINGS IN 2007, THAT ANYONE WITH 100% DISABLED CAN GET A HANDICAP DAV PLATES. I PUT IN FOR THE PLATES AND I WAS DECLINED, SO THEY GAVE ME A HANDICAP PLACARD FOR THE 10% VASCULAR HYPERTENSION I HAVE, I KEPT CHECKING AND FINALLY FOUND THE CHANGE AND SHOWED IT TO MY VSO IN SAUGUS MA. HE TOLD ME IF THEY REJECT ME AGAIN HE WOULD PAY THE $50.00 FOR THE APPEAL. IT IS GOING INTO THE 4TH WEEK, COULD YOU FIND THE STATEMENT FOR 2007 RATING IN VETERAN'S LAWS & BENEFITS. THE CHANGE WAS MADE IN 2007 M.G.I. CH. 60A VIET NAM SECT STATES OTHER THAN THE BELOW REASONS, EXAMPLE LOSS OF FOOT HAND ARM EYE, ETC ETC ETC, YOU JUST HAVE TO BE 100% ONLY. |
| Name: | Shelton Lucas |
| E-mail address: | shelton_lucas@yaho.com |
| How did you find me?: | search engine |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/sheltonJr |
| Comments: | Its great to learn that the DAV did you proud. However, I have represented my claims personally, because sundry organizations have had negative results with my disability compensation claims with the VA. The chilique |
| Name: | Brittany Brooks |
| E-mail address: | brittany.brooks@yahoo.com |
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| Comments: | Hi Glen. I am trying to apply for non-service connected disability benefits for my grandfather. However, he changed his name after he was in the service. He changed from Burkey to Burke. I have been unsuccessful in locating legal proof of name change. Would a notorized letter written by myself explaining this change suffice in this circumstance? Any help is appreciated! Thank you! Brittany |
| Name: | john r schultz |
| E-mail address: | jrschultzsr@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | don't remember |
| Comments: | I need to know what kind of forms I fill out to get 100%. Social Security says I am 100% but VA refuses to admit that because of surgeries related to my service connected is why I can no longer work at a normal job. |
| Name: | Beau Le Claire |
| E-mail address: | beauleclaire@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Hey Glen, I came across your page in my search for VA disability information for veterans with Lupus. I have been denied a couple of times because I was diagnosed with Lupus after separation, but I had many of the symptoms during the last part of my tour. Do you have any suggestions on the specific case of Lupus and applying for disability through the VA. Thanks Beau |
| Name: | Marilyn Seltzer |
| E-mail address: | irishmum2001@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | Google Search |
| Comments: | The battle is on. My husband was wounded in Vietnam and medivacked (sp) out with leg injuries and blood transfusions. About 20 yrs later we find out he has hep C. After cirrhosis and end stage liver disease, he received a liver transplant in Nov 2007. It's been nothing but frustration and appointments and submittal of medical records. He is now at 80%, can't work, and we're just continuing the fight. He's working with the DAV in Westwood (Los Angeles) CA right now. They say it will be five to six months. We'll see! |
| Name: | MARK R FREY |
| E-mail address: | markrfrey@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Homepage URL: | http://terminus |
| Comments: | thanx for knowing there is soooo many DAV;s out there with similar problems that I have with the va admin. and hospital system. Since being med. discharged from the NAVY in 97 for my knee I have been in and out of jobs and of course currently unemployed, have been for going on 4yrs. not just for my knee problems but for anxiety,depression,high blood pressure and ptsd from a civilian doctor cause the VA hosp. didn;'t see this as a problem or being diagnosed this in any of my past military med. records. So of course I can;'t get compicated for this since it;'s not in my military records. So I:"m only getting 20% for disability with 2 kids a house and constent vehicle problems.Thank god my wife has been able to get a good job to keep us afloat. But I only get $123.00 a mon. in disability payments cause I took early seperation money.Which my wife and I belive we were mis-represented that it was my money alloted to me for my time in service,but now need to pay back. This won;'t be done til I;'m dead and gone. And right now with the way things are we could really use the money.I;'m not concerned about myself but for my family, since my wife had to deal with this military experience herself. Is she going to receive any of this money when I am dead and gone? I hope someone out there might have some secrets on what I possibly might be able to do to help my family out here? I';ve gone as far as playing Publishers Clearing House trying to get some money to help out my family. So PLEASE can anyone help? Or at least point me in the right direction? THANK YOU! |
| Name: | Thomas Gleason |
| E-mail address: | anjareed@comcast.net |
| How did you find me?: | computer |
| Name: | Dawn G. |
| E-mail address: | dawnrguillory@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | search engine |
| Comments: | Hey Glen, Thanks for your site. My husband was in the military (Army and then National Guard) for 26 years. He has been to Iraq once and his unit is deploying again in Dec. He is up for retirement in Feb, so physically and mentally, he cannot deploy. They are "processing" him to see if he is okay to retire. The problem is that the VA has granted him 40% disability which is ridiculous!!!! He was a police officer and his severe PTSD would interfere with his work. He and the people around him were at risk (a guy with PTSD should NOT be able to have a gun on the job). The VA Dr. gave him a letter (after an "event" that happened on the job) and stated that it was his recommendation that my husband NO longer keep his police job. Fine. Now what?!?!? SS turned him down for benefits, the VA has been "processing" his additional service connected claims for 5 years now. The recent ADDITIONAL PTSD claim has been ongoing since May. Our savings is now at ZERO. His VA Disability check is $674 a month + our Tricare is $180/month. We have 4 kids. I work but only part-time. Are there any organizations out there that can help!?!?!?!?!?!? Here is my quote of the day: "A MAN WHO IS GOOD ENOUGH TO SHED HIS BLOOD FOR HIS COUNTRY IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE GIVEN A SQUARE DEAL AFTERWARDS." Theodore Roosevelt We want my husband's square deal!!! |
| Name: | Harold Joynt |
| E-mail address: | pam_joynt@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | on-line |
| Comments: | Your advice and comments were very helpful. Thank you. |
| Name: | Charles Dallas Walters |
| E-mail address: | cwdynonobel@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | accidently |
| Comments: | My story and your are similar.I servrd in the Marine Corps and got injured at a young age. Thats been close to 30 yrs. ago now.And I cant do the jobs I was use to doing.I am still 10% disabled and dont know how to take the steps to get increased,I was a carpenter by trade but now cant climb,crawl or carry anything.I havent worked in months. I started driving truck a few years back and I cant even set in the seat for more than a hour when I get a horrible pain shooting through my knee. My feet also hurt and sting where they cut blisters off while I was strapped down face first It adds to me walking.I feel awkward and rarely go anywhere if I do its Wal-mart at 2am, I live alone, cant keep a relationship and so on.You sound like a great person Glen, Thank God for people like you Charles |
| Name: | James E.Collins |
| E-mail address: | xxxflaboy@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | useing the word secrets,in conjunction with the va |
| Comments: | nightmare of dealing with the V.A.,to much and to long to start in this little box.,27 plus years,and still ongoing. |
| Name: | Dean carter |
| E-mail address: | tridhc@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | surfing VA info |
| Name: | Jimmy Smith |
| E-mail address: | jimmyjsmith47@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | Looking on net |
| Comments: | Hey, Iam a retired USAF Msgt who has been granted total and permanent disability due to agent orange posioning. They have given me unemployability because I was at 90% and they went back to see that I was unable to hold a job for any length of time. Was stationed in Viet Nam from 1969-1970.Retired in 1991 from the Air National Guard. |
| Name: | MOWERY, Michael D. |
| E-mail address: | TdmpapawO@AOL.com |
| How did you find me?: | Veterans |
| Homepage URL: | http://N/A |
| Name: | Danny Reagan |
| E-mail address: | dreagan1969@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | internet |
| Homepage URL: | http://books,dreambook/dv11/dv.sigh.html |
| Comments: | the vietnam service rep didn't file for alot of health issues that i have she filed for diabetes 2 neuropathy lower and upper hypertension erecticle dysfuction. she said i shouldn't file on ring in my ear because i wasn't out in the field, digenerative disc back disease also digenerative disease in my straddle area, an ulcer,sleep apnea,acid reflux,irritable bowel disease,anxiety,depression. should i file for all my health problems, |
| Name: | Danny Reagan |
| E-mail address: | dreagan1969@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | internet |
| Homepage URL: | http://books,dreambook/dv11/dv.sigh.html |
| Comments: | the vietnam service rep didn't file for alot of health issues that i have she filed for diabetes 2 neuropathy lower and upper hypertension erecticle dysfuction. she said i shouldn't file on ring in my ear because i wasn't out in the field, digenerative disc back disease also digenerative disease in my straddle area, an ulcer,sleep apnea,acid reflux,irritable bowel disease,anxiety,depression. should i file for all my health problems, |
| Name: | bruce mccartney |
| E-mail address: | popz@coastalnow.net |
| Comments: | Have you applied for a benefit you're eligible for...'the Independent Living Program'? most disabled vets don't know about it, but you are.. |
| Name: | Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret, |
| E-mail address: | admin@veteranprograms.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.veteranprograms.com |
| Comments: | http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html Many veterans encountered problems when trying to prove that their difficult-to-diagnose or undiagnosed illnesses were connected to military service. This affected these veterans’ access to disability compensation. http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html In response, VA asked Congress for the authority to provide compensation benefits to veterans who are chronically disabled by undiagnosed illnesses. http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html Click on hyperlinks to read more about these new Compensation Programs. http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html Happy Anniversary USAF! http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html |
| Name: | Roslyn Allen |
| E-mail address: | ropicrdo@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | surfing the net |
| Comments: | Great information,keep up the good work! |
| Name: | Carl Schlemmer |
| E-mail address: | cscscarl@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | desperate for help! |
| Comments: | Thank goodness you have finally recieved what was long in coming. I have been through the gauntlet for years with constant low back pain and numerous injuries which I recieved while on active duty, I feel No one cares for you, you are just a used old Vet and you are worthless. I worked on my paper work and sent in tons of paperwork just to have it returned and have them say "we have your paperwork on record" WHAT!!! all these years of suffering with pain and surgeries just so they could say that. Whats the use........I won't give up after reading your blog, you have inspired me to continue til the last breath. Thank You.. |
| Name: | roger peirce |
| E-mail address: | twodogfamily@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | surfing web |
| Comments: | i am a veitnam vet just awared unemployability was at 90% got letter from dav but nothing from gov. yet thanks to dav and bill my service officor what do i get for unemployability thanks for your info was in 134 th assult helicopter want to say welcome home to everybody thanks roger |
| Name: | Jeffrey Hovland |
| E-mail address: | jeff@dogtagalong.com |
| How did you find me?: | Google search |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.dogtagalong.com |
| Comments: | I am a USN retired Chief Petty Officer with a possible solution for some disabled Veterans. In an effort to give the disabled veteran a hand up, my company, dogtagalong.com is committed to do the following: Our rewards program will be no charge to join for any disabled veteran who wants to help themselves. Our program comes with the tools needed to help the veteran become successful. We believe that our program will allow any disabled veteran the possibility to earn themselves an additional income. One that could and will more than likely cover the downfalls of our current VA systems coverage or lack there of that they may be experiencing and improve the current lifestyle they may be forced to live. Our program is intended to change lives and provide a purpose for those who feel they are currently without a purpose. I myself am a disabled veteran with a strong attachment to my military history and a passion for all who have served. I encourage you and your family to view my Power Point Presentation explaining our program. You can work our program from any location as long as you have internet access. If you are interested or you have any questions you need to contact me directly so I can add you to our program at no cost to you or answer your questions. My email address is: jeff@dogtagalong.com Here is the rewards program power point presentation link: https://www.dogtagalong.com/ppt/ppt9.asp?QM=3e3A3Z4l2v2X4F1w1q1j1QC2u3Q1W4O2L1s1jl2FK1X1Pg4j4K1Z1S2I2Q4u1x4e1Q3Bu3XQ2G2cma2y2S1M3Y2Z |
| Name: | Anthony Scholwinski |
| E-mail address: | tony_ski2008@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Thanks for your story, it's encouraging me to continue to fight for my compensation. Hope your doing well. |
| Name: | Mark Cox |
| E-mail address: | markcox2009@live.com |
| How did you find me?: | Browsing Va sites via Google |
| Comments: | Thanks Glen for all of the valuable information u have on your site! I was listed as 20% disabled for my knee and for my hearing 2 years ago. I also claimed high blood pressure originally but the claim was denied because I wasnt taking any blood pressure medication at the time. At my most recent visit to my local VA clinic I was finally prescribed blood pressure medication after my BP has tested 140/85 or above for 2 weeks straight.Which also means I have to takes these pills for the rest of my life."What do I need to do to appeal the original claim or CAN I even appeal it now?? |
| Name: | Josh Owens |
| E-mail address: | wvtxny@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | searching va benefits |
| Comments: | I came across your searching for Veterans' benefits. |
| Name: | lee siegfried |
| E-mail address: | cabbie@live.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.cabbietv.com |
| Comments: | glad the va finally took care of you... i'm fighting the good fight now |
| Name: | Joe Romagnano |
| E-mail address: | joerom44@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | search |
| Comments: | great site will pass it on |
| Name: | Steve Gregory |
| E-mail address: | GREGORY7272@GMAIL.COM |
| How did you find me?: | Looked up DAV |
| Comments: | The Gunning Down of The American Veteran by Steve Gregory I remember before I was a Veteran, I just wanted to serve my country as a Military Policeman. I would become a State Policeman after serving my country. I would have the respect of my family and all who would know me. I thought that I would gain respect from people for service to my country because I always had respect for the veterans.These were my thoughts when I was 18. I know now how ignorant I really was. That was in 1975 and now I have long forgotten about respect. I haven’t seen any existence of respect nor do I seek it out. This journey into the military would cause people to look at me and walk the other way. I lost the ability to experience pleasure on the same level as I could before I entered the service. I had intrusive thoughts and “flashbacks”and all types of mood swings. I knew only that while in service I had been changed in some strange way. I lost my self in the violence of the Military Police duty. I would try to find my mind in the years to come. This would be a journey I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. I remember the shooting death of my partner. He was a young man of 24. I couldn’t make the connection between my insane behavior and the fact that I had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to the violent nature of my work. Who would think that I would get P.T.S.D. in Hawaii as a Military Police officer. I was honorably discharged from the service in 1978. I would be in and out of the V.A. hospital since 1980 for a total of about 30 months. I would be misdiagnosed and over medicated. I was diagnosed with just about every mental disorder in the books from 1980 to 1999. In all those years the Panic Disorder diagnosis of 1980 would be the closest the doctors came to the finale diagnoses of P.T.S.D. I find it difficult to understand the attitude in the VA hospital, the treatment was not only poor but the doctors and the social worker tried to make me feel guilty for even being there in the first place. The treatment was truly bazaar. When I was taken into the V.A. hospital in 1996 I was very ill, I was self destructive and depressed. I recall that the predominant treatment was to get me to agree to leave the hospital. I was told that I was fine and I would be discharged soon. I talked with the other patients and found out that they too were being moved out as quickly as possible. I am aware that this type of treatment is life threatening to the veterans. The men that I met, including myself, are periodically violent and suicidal, to cast them out after one week of "treatment", in the name of some budget is a crime. I suspect that men have died because of this insensitivity. The hospital boasts, with a flag on every lamp post, "Veterans First". This is only a symbolic gesture of good will and a show for the public. In the hospital, behind the walls of a declining budget, the veterans are last. I can’t believe that we as a country would stand for this type of treatment towards our veterans. I am proud to be among these guys. The veterans in the hospital have helped me in many ways to find my way back. I care about them. I wouldn’t sign out of the hospital when the staff wanted me to, I was not able nor ready. I was in protest, and the senior staff on my ward was angry with me. I sat before a doctor who would only tap her pen and glare at the ceiling as I bored her with my problems. The social worker would use a form of intimidation that I found strange. He would threaten to have veterans discharged if they were not to his liking. I searched for the answers as to why, in 1996, my hospitalization was so bad. I realized that the budget had been cut and the hospital staff was very low. I could see that many of the wards had been closed and that the population in the hospital had significantly decreased. This type of treatment I experienced can only make a person bitter. I was in need of help, as were so many other veterans, and I ran into a system that would rather send me away. I was so grateful to find a few dedicated people working in the hospital. They truly cared for the veterans. I discussed my experience with them and they were so embarrassed at how I was treated. They confirmed my suspicions, that this type of treatment dominates the hospital system. I am ashamed to see what we as a country are doing to the men and women who have sacrificed so much of themselves for our freedom. I remember the men and women from the various organizations who would come to the hospital on a regular basis doing volunteer work. They would always make us feel like we were special. They were very kind. I knew that these were the men and women who genuinely were aware of our condition and would do all in their power to give us some form of comfort. I spent 3 Christmas seasons and other holidays in the hospital. The volunteers always made us feel that there was someone who could see far beyond a budget or just a job description. They had the heart for the job. Where is America’s heart? The heart of America is buried in the sand. When we need the veterans to service us in another conflict or war then we will tie the yellow ribbon around any tree we see! Oh! how wonderful our soldiers are then! As I walk in such lonely desperation my journey is filled with thoughts of guilt as I reflect. Did I do something wrong? How did I end up in this terrible condition? I should be able to function, I am a Military Policeman. I did a job well done, that is what I was told by the military. My loved ones are baffled by my condition. They can’t understand. I am alone with my dark thoughts, how I wish I was the honorable man of yesterday. There is the past that will lift me or sometimes cast me into great sorrow. Those that don’t understand, will not know my loss. Individuals taking the time to learn the heart ache of the veteran is something I don’t find too often. I walk in the boots of my past; be it for good or bad. I can’t change my military experience, it has become part of what I am. If you care about your freedom and country then you own it to yourself to consider the way the disabled veterans are treated. Don’t hide us from view or forget us, we are your conscience. We are the Service Connected Disabled Veterans. We, in one way or the other, became injured in service to you. We as Americans spend so much money on other countries. We support sometimes silly and ineffective programs that need to be reevaluated. Think about it all the things we do in the name of compassion, yet our veterans suffer. I am disturbed by this behavior. I am writing this article because I have been there, I know better than any one what my experience has been. I want my fellow veterans to know that I care about them. America must support benefits and compensation for veterans. We should make sure that the veteran is able to receive reasonable treatment with in the V.A. hospital! This is a matter of national defense and common compassion. We pay millions of dollars on machinery of war, the veteran is not a machine but a human with feelings and a heart turned toward service and love for his country, don’t forsake us. Our elected officials must know that we as Americans will stand for nothing less than "Veterans First" in all ways. Let us move our country in the right direction, not just with cute slogans but with a firm commitment to our extraordinary veterans! Steve Gregory is a disabled veteran. He has suffered with post traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.) since 1977. He have suffered with addiction a great deal and has spent years in black-outs due to medications given improperly. He has attempted to shorten his life on several occasions. The odds weren’t in his favor, however God was looking far beyond his physical condition. The things of this world have grown strangely dim. The daily problems he faces doesn’t seem so great in comparison to what God has brought him through He is a singer-song writer. He puts down words on paper to represent a feeling or a spiritual truth that needs to be "touched" in some way, then he delivers it. He draws upon the past Joy and Light that have over powered the dark places of his life. He has recorded quite a few of his songs on cassette for demo use; however he wants create an outstanding CD product. To find out more about him and his music check out his web site Broken Chains Ministry Home Page |
| Name: | Jeff |
| E-mail address: | toesfoote4@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | googled "retired benefit" |
| Comments: | I found your site helpful especially with the link to the spinal disease. I just retired and have a herniated disk, disk disease and mild arthritis in the lower and thoratic spine. The VA process has been going pretty fast for me as I was awarded 70%. I also put in for the 100% unemployable and the social security disability. I would have to say that the process and the information being put out their now about the comp and pension, VA, Social security is very informative and is required during the process of being medically discharged/medically retired from the ARMY. Take care and good luck to you. |
| Name: | Steven Willard |
| E-mail address: | usmctherat@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | search |
| Comments: | I also have DDD. I am at 50% and currently work at the USPS. I have filed for an increase because my condition is getting worse and also Depression associated with my inability to keep a regular schedule because of the LBP. I am searching for help on what the future holds for me and my family as I am the sole provider financially. I have been on Limited duty for over three years and continually have to update and resubmit my FMLA certification and am close to termination if I have any uncovered absences. All this is dragging me down and I don’t see any good solutions for the financial stability of my family. Semper FI |
| Name: | Ernest Larkins |
| E-mail address: | clarrioncall@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | seeking VA benefits online |
| Comments: | Thank you for taking the time to provide us with all this good infomation. I am a Viet Nam Vet,62yrs.Old,fighting since 2002. Have multipule problems,now @40%,including stomach cancer & degenerative disk disease.It is very hard but I WILL NOT QUIT! I will be praying for you and your family. |
| Name: | Russ Garcia |
| E-mail address: | argeepar3@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | internet |
| Comments: | Hey Glen, Though I'm just in it's infancy of VA claims, I thought my ordeal was probably normal as I am a 21 year retired Navy veteran (Hurry up and wait, been there, done that sort of thing). As I read of yours and others experiences with the VA, I really am not surprised! As a beginning, I have recently been awarded a 10% disability for a hearing condition called tinnitus and 0% for bilateral hearing loss due to 8500 flight hours of military flight service from 1962 through early 1983. My tinnitus is a condition which I have a constant (24/7) screech in my ears (though I don't HEAR it per se, I actuall FEEL it in my upper rear brain area) It sounds somewhat like a pee whistle). I am now beginning an appeal. I need not go into a major explanation yet, just wanted to touch base with you and ask for your advice in this process. Your story is an inspiration to me and I felt compelled to make contact. If I can help you as well, I will certainly give it a shot! If you could E-mail when you have time, I thank you in advance, and look forward to more! Thanks, Russ |
| Name: | edward Cancio |
| E-mail address: | escancio@mac.com |
| How did you find me?: | internet ( by chance ) |
| Comments: | Glen, thank you for all your hard and informational work and assistance in your pursuit of justice for yourself and countless others. I am appalled and extremely disappointed at this country's total lack of concern and recognition of the important and crucial services of so many service members. I too, am a disabled former vietnam medic who suffered a service connected brain injury which required rather extensive surgery and immediately allowed me 100% social security SSD. Proving My disability to the VA though, was a much more difficult task. I have been fighting the fight for my rightful and justly deserved disability compensation for over 6 years now. I am currently rated at 70%, with only 60% comp. I know that you have also encountered the very bizarre math employed by the VA. I not only seek justice for myself, but have vowed to take any and every opportunity to assist any veteran, disabled or not, who might benefit from my assistance. Once again, I thank you for your very crucial and much needed assistance to all veterans, by providing a wealth of information that might not be accessible to them in any other forum. Your grateful brother in search of justice, Edward.... |
| Name: | Joel D. Shock MTC (SS) USN Ret. |
| E-mail address: | shockwave012002@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | goggle |
| Comments: | Lots of good info and a link to DAV. Did not even think of those guys until it was right there in front of me. Many issues with the Massachusetts VA (2 year wait for disability claim processing with no special studies involved). Hope things are well for you. |
| Name: | Jay Luedtke |
| E-mail address: | jayl@yesfleet.com |
| How did you find me?: | Internet |
| Comments: | Glen, Your story is inspiring. I have degenterative disc disease also. My situation requires a 4 level fusion and I cannot find a doctor willing to do that. I know your constant pain and you know mine. I am not even paion free while sleeping. The VA has only granted me 20% as of todAY. I have an appeal in now throught he DAV. I did include VA medical records of 8 weeks of bed rest within 7 months. I hope this can help them reconsider at least a 60 % rating for my back condition. I also have both legs rated at 10% now as a secondary issue to my back. It is funny how every award I did receive has been through an appeal. I believe no is their first answer and it seems to be routine. My latest appeal started Aug of 07. Hopefully they will reach a decision soon. I also wonder how you can get to 100% with a back condtion. Any tips may be helpful. Also, what is the 100% rating due to unemployablbility. Also, how difficult wasit getting social security? I look forward toyour response. THX Jay |
| Name: | Charles J. Theobald |
| E-mail address: | stormsgt@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | web |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.disabledvet.com |
| Comments: | Glen, after reading your web page its hard to believe but I could change the Air Force to Army and the Glen to Joe and made my own homepage. I could sure use your help Glen. As of now I have 10% service-connected disability. I don't know what to do or who to see. Below is my number and email address. Please give me a call and lets talk. I could use a friend on my side. Thank You Glen Joe Theobald 309-385-4640 |
| Name: | HB |
| E-mail address: | hb643@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | surfing Google |
| Comments: | Hi Glen. Thanks for the great stuff. I am 20% for back and tinnitus and now going for unemployable. I am SSDI and can't and haven't worked in 8 years. I have been out of the Navy for 44 years and thanks to the DAV, things are moving. Had my C&P last week and the MD was very nice and made me feel I have a good chance.Life hasn't been the best lately and my big chance is IU. The DAV said they think I have a excell ent chance. I should have filed long ago but wanted to do it myself. Can't work and running out of money so need help.God bless all our vets and leys bring them home. Thanks HB |
| Name: | Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret |
| E-mail address: | admin@veteranprograms.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.veteranprograms.com |
| Comments: | Good thing we have the Internet to disseminate much needed information to the veteran family. Websites like this one help spread the word. Websites like ours helps too. Information such as newest presumptive disabilities, veteran-friendly VSOs, and other sources free to veterans can be found at http://www.veteranprograms.com |
| Name: | Thomas J. Gejoff |
| E-mail address: | tig0013@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | fiancee |
| Comments: | This site has been a God sent. My case could mirror Glen's, just about down to the specific discs that are envolved. |
| Name: | mark tabor |
| E-mail address: | marktb41@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | internet |
| Name: | Russell Pregeant |
| E-mail address: | rwpregeant@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | surfing hopefully |
| Homepage URL: | http://rwpregeant@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Wishing this was not at all needed. I'm glad I found you and now don't feel like I'm the only one getting the screws by the VA. This whole compensation process is pathetic. This process makes all us service veterans betrayed. I'm totally at a lose of words over my case, and I'm beginning to believe that a 3rd grade education is all you need to process claims for the VA. It makes you feel like the VA drags this out so long, hoping you will die in the process...... thus allowing them to eliminate your file and service number. |
| Name: | Daniel Murray |
| E-mail address: | terminaterchicken@gmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | searching for decent ball park % for disability through VA |
| Comments: | I just got Med Boarded out of the Army and they are doing the same thing. They are cutting people out for the smallest things. They only approved me for 10% from the army which is severance pay. For having Degenerative Disk Disease diagnosed in L2 through S1 vertibrae's. Not sure how many that is though. They have yet to diagnose the mid-back yet which is in more pain than the lumbar area. They have also diagnosed me with Spinal Stenosis, which from what I've been told is not any better either. In constant pain because of both loose sleep because of it as well starting my VA process now, Because during my lovely stay at Ft. Benning they didn't even give a chance to have everything we needed to even apply while we were still in so this going to take awhile. Good luck to you though and if you have any information as to what I'm going to expect because of the condition please let me know that would be great. Thank you for your time to read and reply if you can. |
| Name: | Greg Wasson |
| E-mail address: | corvette0718@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | Search on veterans |
| Name: | Katie Bounds |
| E-mail address: | ckkbounds@msn.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Thank you, thank you! 100% disable veteran here.....ran accross your page while looking for discounts available. I also fought for almost 7 yrs. not only to get a diagnosis, but also for the benefits. We need more people fighting the "fair" fight! :) |
| Name: | Jesus Torres |
| E-mail address: | jtorres53@hot.rr.com |
| How did you find me?: | Looking for Va benefit information |
| Name: | Merri Hamblin |
| E-mail address: | merhambl@aol.com |
| How did you find me?: | Afellow DAV |
| Comments: | I am so glad my friend told me about you sight. I am fighting the VA and have been for over 30 years. I am a women and have been told by surgeons at VA hospital in past I should not seek treatment for there are men more deserving than I. I am a DAV and was very upset. I have run into this double standard a few times. BUT I have not given up. I had a total knee replacement done almost 8 years ago and almost a year ago in November I had a reconstruction done on replacement. I have had nothing but trouble with it in pain all time and they used nylon sutures inside well they were comming thru and had 12 taken out and 4 mos later had to have more and now have more that need to come out as well as having to have the reconstruction redone for now he thinks there is something wrong with it. He has told me that will need new knee replacement done in year or so., I will not give up fighting for 100% unemployable. I am at standstill but will not give up. I am a 62 year old female and have applied for my social security and will start to collect in September. Thank you for listening to me. God Bless you! Merri Hamblin |
| Name: | charles cooper |
| E-mail address: | c.coopa@yahoo.com |
| How did you find me?: | web |
| Comments: | can permanent disable veterans work |
| Name: | SHELLY WATKINS |
| E-mail address: | DOCS5011@MSN.COM |
| How did you find me?: | VA LIBRARY |
| Name: | Chester Piland |
| E-mail address: | pilancd@hotmail.com |
| How did you find me?: | google search for disabled vet benefits |
| Comments: | Hey Glenn, Nicely done web site, lots of good links. I must not be fighting hard enough as I have disk damage L2 - L5, C5 - C7, and degenerative disk disease T10 - T11. As in your case they started me out at 10%. After 10 years of post retirement fighting I am now at 60% (50%combined). I am still fighting for an increased rating due to increase in severity. Have been fighting for years to get an increase in rating for right shoulder bursitis. They have continously denied my claim for laft venticular arrythmia (which was diagnosed while on active duty). Anyhow, will keep up my fight. If you have any particular advice or helpful information feel free to e-mail me. Thanks and have a good day. Chester Piland, USN retired |
| 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 |
| How did you find me?: | |
| 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 |
| How did you find me?: | |
| Comments: | Love your style and perseverance |
| Name: | Ralph Boyes |
| E-mail address: | raboyes100@charter.net |
| How did you find me?: | |
| 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 |
| How did you find me?: |
| Name: | Bill Parkins |
| E-mail address: | carolparkins5@msn.com |
| How did you find me?: | |
| 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 |
| How did you find me?: | |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |