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02/22/2012 VAWatchdog Today
Challenges of returning veterans
It is an experience you cannot imagine unless you are there...being in dangerous situations all the time, all those things over a long period of time take a toll on you...and when it is over..."You want to feel like you're normal but you're not"
Veterans for Ron Paul 2012 White House March a Major Success
The Veterans for Ron Paul 2012 White House march was a success, drawing hundreds of veterans and active-duty service members to Washington, D.C., on Monday to show their support for the only veteran in the remaining Republican presidential primary field.
Late veteran's family fighting to save home
The wife of a late Army veteran is fighting the Department of Veterans Affairs for the benefits she needs to save her Coweta County home...Womer said she and her husband, Byron, a Vietnam veteran, lived in the home together for 10 years before his death in 2009. She said her husband's pension would cover the mortgage -- if she could get the money.
Planned VA facility pits neighbors against veterans in San Diego
Let's help those poor veterans...just not in my back yard.
Fallen Marine's Mom Upset at How NJ Honored Houston
"My son gave his life. He gave his life," she said. "It was like putting them on the same level. I know how my son lived, and I know through the media how Miss Houston lived," Corporal McGeath died one month ago. He was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber.
VA OIG Oversight Report
Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews Catskill, Clifton Park, Glens Falls, and Schenectady, NY
VA OIG Oversight Report
Combined Assessment Program Review of the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
Veterans United For Truth...February 2012 Newsletter
Recently I received an email which stated, in part, “Why are you always attacking the VA?. They do the best they can. It’s not all their fault.” The gentlemen who asked the question had been in the system since shortly after the Korean War and had no complaints. He went on to say later in that long email (paraphrased), “Most of us are satisfied. Is the problem with you? Are you just angry because your claim is in trouble? Do your job and you’ll get service from the VA.”
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Brain Injury Linked to Higher Risk for PTSD, Anxiety Disorders
The first evidence of a causal link between traumatic brain injury and an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder has been provided by scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles. Read more about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)...
Challenges of returning veterans
It is an experience you cannot imagine unless you are there...being in dangerous situations all the time, all those things over a long period of time take a toll on you...and when it is over..."You want to feel like you're normal but you're not"
Veterans for Ron Paul 2012 White House March a Major Success
The Veterans for Ron Paul 2012 White House march was a success, drawing hundreds of veterans and active-duty service members to Washington, D.C., on Monday to show their support for the only veteran in the remaining Republican presidential primary field.
Late veteran's family fighting to save home
The wife of a late Army veteran is fighting the Department of Veterans Affairs for the benefits she needs to save her Coweta County home...Womer said she and her husband, Byron, a Vietnam veteran, lived in the home together for 10 years before his death in 2009. She said her husband's pension would cover the mortgage -- if she could get the money.
Planned VA facility pits neighbors against veterans in San Diego
Let's help those poor veterans...just not in my back yard.
Fallen Marine's Mom Upset at How NJ Honored Houston
"My son gave his life. He gave his life," she said. "It was like putting them on the same level. I know how my son lived, and I know through the media how Miss Houston lived," Corporal McGeath died one month ago. He was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber.
VA OIG Oversight Report
Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews Catskill, Clifton Park, Glens Falls, and Schenectady, NY
VA OIG Oversight Report
Combined Assessment Program Review of the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
Veterans United For Truth...February 2012 Newsletter
Recently I received an email which stated, in part, “Why are you always attacking the VA?. They do the best they can. It’s not all their fault.” The gentlemen who asked the question had been in the system since shortly after the Korean War and had no complaints. He went on to say later in that long email (paraphrased), “Most of us are satisfied. Is the problem with you? Are you just angry because your claim is in trouble? Do your job and you’ll get service from the VA.”
Continue Reading...
Brain Injury Linked to Higher Risk for PTSD, Anxiety Disorders
The first evidence of a causal link between traumatic brain injury and an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder has been provided by scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles. Read more about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)...
Your Benefits: This is to advise facilities that cash payment must remain an option for Beneficiary Travel mileage payments to Veterans.
Your Benefits: Can your VA Disability Benefit Be Garnished? No. Yes. Well, maybe!
Your Benefits: Do you need a lawyer? Too many veterans give up when VA denies their claim. If the veteran doesn't give up, he or she may not know what to do and in a panic, the vet will seek advice from total strangers on the Internet or from an unskilled Veterans Service Officer. At the moment that you receive a letter from VA that denies your claim you become eligible to retain a highly trained attorney. Click here to learn how to retain your lawyer.
Your Benefits: The Independent Medical Exam Any time you make a claim for a VA disability compensation benefit, you'll be required to undergo a Compensation & Pension (C & P) exam. All too often these exams aren't done very well. You may need an exam by a highly qualified medical doctor who has no bias and who will render a scientific evaluation of the evidence on record. Read up about the IME by clicking here.
Your Benefits: Divorce & veterans rights - are veterans protected? The facts may sting...
Divorce
Apportionment
Child Support
Garnishment
Divorce In Military Families – How It’s Different & What You Need To Know
TRICARE - Health Care for Service Members and Others
What Do I Need to Know about the Federal Electronic Benefits Rules?
A Servicemembers Guide to Student Loan Interest Rates
Jim's Mailbag
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Your Benefits: Permanent & Total? Is your rating P & T or T & T? How would you know? Why should you care? VAWatchdog shreds the mystery and explains P & T here.
Your Benefits: Dear VAWatchdog; How long will it take??? Click here to learn how long it takes to resolve your claim.
Your Benefits: Effective communications to your VA are vital to your claim. How do you get your VARO to listen to what you have to say? Click here to learn how you can succeed with simple and effective written communications.
Jim's Mailbag...Click here to read the most recent letters from veterans.
It's business as usual at your Veterans Benefits Administration Brokered Claims Mix-Up, Duplicate Denial Letters; Click here to read the report.
Your Benefits: Guns 'n Ammo.....Your rights as a veteran to own weapons and carry them concealed on your person. Can you get a CWP if you are rated for PTSD? If you believe your federal government is taking your guns away, you should read this.
Your Benefits: Appeals Jim's Mailbag.....The DRO Process Dear Jim; After following you for several years, I have finally succeeded in getting a DRO Hearing. Your guidance and tips have been fundamental in success. Read my reply and learn more about the DRO Process of appealing a denial.
Your Benefits: Secondary Conditions Often enough, your rated service connected condition can cause, contribute to or aggravate other disabling conditions. If this occurs, those conditions are viewed as secondary conditions and may be eligible for a rating. Click here to learn more about how to properly claim a secondary condition.
Your Benefits: The Nexus Letter You're sure that the injury or illness that you experienced in service is the cause of your disabling condition today. However, the evidence in your record is equivocal. Depending on the bias of the person reading the evidence of record, there may be two opinions. Maybe your current disability was caused by service (service connected) or maybe not. How do you prove your point of view? Read how to get that done by clicking here.
Washington Army leader removed over PTSD inquiry
The Army has removed the head of the Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington state during an investigation into whether soldiers had diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder reversed to reduce medical costs.
Washington Senator Murray holds roundtable with veterans
Murray asked if Lilegard sought help with the Veterans Administration. “With the VA? No,” she said. She said she heard too many negative stories about it.
Can 'I Won The Medal Of Honor' Get You Jailed?
At the center of the case is Xavier Alvarez, a man nobody disputes is a liar. He lied about being an ex-professional hockey player. He lied about being an engineer. He lied about rescuing the American ambassador during the Iranian hostage crisis. He even lied about being a retired Marine. In fact, Alvarez had never won any military medals. He had not even served in the military. Under federal law, making false claims about winning military medals is a crime punishable by up to a year in prison.
Head of Madigan removed from command amid PTSD probe
Col. Dallas Homas has been removed from command amid an Army investigation into the medical center's handling of soldiers with PTSD.
Returning veterans allege job bias by U.S.
Every year, more than 1,000 National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations.
A suicidal veteran’s plea for help could land him in jail
Shortly after Duvall was released from the hospital, he found himself in trouble again. This time with the law. “Every veteran I’ve talked to is outraged,” said Dan Karnes, president of the Roanoke Valley Veterans Council. “When we have veterans that are coming back from wars now, they’ll think twice about seeking help when they see what was done to him.”
Soldier lawsuit: Iraq War ended before deployment
Investigators inch closer to Navy Veterans charity impostor Bobby Thompson
Returning military members allege job discrimination — by federal government
Married to a Veteran: When Memories of Past Interrupt the Present
Obama Administration won’t defend limit on military and veteran benefits
Veterans: The War After The War
Should Pentagon cut active-duty pay increases or veterans benefits?
