tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post60802373937685440..comments2024-03-19T00:07:22.459-07:00Comments on The Reno Dispatch: Confusion and Outrage: What the Government Shutdown Really Means for VeteransJamie Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503392544496379634noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-41438069509589908642013-10-15T07:03:32.238-07:002013-10-15T07:03:32.238-07:00VA says medical care, planetjudi.com, prescription...VA says medical care, <a href="http://planetjudi.com" rel="nofollow">planetjudi.com</a>, prescriptions, and home loan processing will continue during a shutdown.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872283744329179847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-33656959148793214882013-10-07T13:54:45.022-07:002013-10-07T13:54:45.022-07:00We wrote the Check but who in DC wants to cash itWe wrote the Check but who in DC wants to cash itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-21685761533415633392013-10-04T13:51:54.883-07:002013-10-04T13:51:54.883-07:00The House of Representatives yesterday submitted a...The House of Representatives yesterday submitted a funding appropriations bill for the V.A. and the Senate has refused to bring it to the floor. williemcdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16123658823727340053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-59610063012338659342013-10-03T00:42:40.976-07:002013-10-03T00:42:40.976-07:00I enlisted in USAF in 1977. Left in 2000 with mult...I enlisted in USAF in 1977. Left in 2000 with multiple service connected injuries, burned/grafted right leg , 3 crushed vertebrae, 3/4 of stomach removed. Mulitple surgeries. Now, we as disabled 100% vets and families are being subjected to financial terrorism by our own country, after giving heart,: body and soul to defend our country. It is an outrage and a moral shame that our government would further exacerbate our problems by threatening not to pay us. This is the only income I have. I don't even have central heat in my home, because the electrician can't hook it up until I get new wiring costing $2500. He says it is a fire hazard like it is. I cannot afford to go without pay. Electric, water and gas don't wait . This is unbelievable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-31866692098778509192013-10-02T02:37:11.153-07:002013-10-02T02:37:11.153-07:00Absolutely true!! Stay strong!!Absolutely true!! Stay strong!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-78503212473197633522013-10-01T23:51:48.920-07:002013-10-01T23:51:48.920-07:00Does anyone remember the rescue of POWs by Capt Hu...Does anyone remember the rescue of POWs by Capt Hugh Phil Fernandes ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-31978883743332799932013-10-01T21:02:22.825-07:002013-10-01T21:02:22.825-07:00The problem started as early as when irresponsible...The problem started as early as when irresponsible officials got elected.What is income protection insurancehttp://www.trueinsurance.com.au/bill-cover-insurance/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-41025817959135654972013-10-01T15:33:32.638-07:002013-10-01T15:33:32.638-07:00I got a 100% temporary rating in 2009 from the VAR...I got a 100% temporary rating in 2009 from the VARO in San Diego. It took pushing hard to talk to a person who had my file ,then it was don e in a week. I have used the DAV as my AOR to get my permanent claim. Got my 100% in July of 2013 but it was effective as of Feb 2012. You just have to work the systemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-49586250910144221382013-10-01T13:32:41.125-07:002013-10-01T13:32:41.125-07:00contact your local DAV- they will help you even if... contact your local DAV- they will help you even if you are not a member. check for state and even city emergency benefits. <br />also helpful: keep multiple copies of every paper you are given and bring them to every meeting. when someone files a form, ask for a copy. that way, if/when something is lost, you have a copy right there. <br />i went through the process, have 100% disability. it's tough, takes a long time and soooo much paper. keep at it, _REALLY_ get the DAV on your side. <br />thank you for your service, and best wishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-55083558549312439342013-09-30T16:21:18.081-07:002013-09-30T16:21:18.081-07:00Yes, I know, and sometimes longer - especially if ...Yes, I know, and sometimes longer - especially if there is an appeal. I wish you the best.Jamie Renohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503392544496379634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-41382335349790929672013-09-30T15:29:10.684-07:002013-09-30T15:29:10.684-07:00Yes it does take 2 years for your claim to be proc...Yes it does take 2 years for your claim to be processed. I waited that long for mine and when it was done the Waco VARO screwed it up so bad. Now I have to file a Notice of Disagreement and step to the back of the line again because of a rater who could not read the doctors notes.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-5828465004291077722013-09-30T12:30:30.483-07:002013-09-30T12:30:30.483-07:00Thanks for sharing your story, and thanks for your...Thanks for sharing your story, and thanks for your service. Please feel free to contact me privately if you like at my email address: jreno@san.rr.com. I wish you the best and hope the wait isn't that long for you. I also hope this shutdown is a very short one, or, better yet, that it doesn't happen at all.Jamie Renohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503392544496379634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781966654378488643.post-62835341675805194412013-09-30T12:27:49.086-07:002013-09-30T12:27:49.086-07:00As a gulf war veteran who recently became very ill...As a gulf war veteran who recently became very ill with numerous illnesses related to my service in the gulf war I filed my first claim at the VA in August of this year. My temporary disability ran out in early September and I currently have no income. Due to the VA claim backlog I've been told it could be a 2 year wait. Now with the shutdown it will be even longer. I'm 40 yo and have a 4 yr old and 9 yo daughters. There are no grants or programs I can find to assist pre 9/11 veterans. Its putting me in a terrible financial situation. I'm lucky to have my husbands support and private health insurance but I feel for veterans who don't. 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