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The local VAMC here told a friend of mine ( USN Retiree 32 years) that because he is only 72, they could not give him the vaccine-???? He is not SC but I hope they give another SC friend of mine the vaccine at his upcoming appointment there.He is USAF retired and I think about 68 years old. Our Governor lowered the age to 65 the same day after he said 75 or older.I guess the VAMC didnt know that.????? Our local main grocery store (TOPs Markets )is handling their second dosages for those who signed up on line months ago-(local in NY means within 30 miles) but the sign up sheet on line gets full FAST- you have to access the TOPs site and click on the COV…
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Got an alert on my account Pending DEPOSIT. IRS TREAS 310
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are disabled veterans and ssdi receipents going to get stimulus check?
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https://www.accesstocare.va.gov/Healthcare/COVID19NationalSummary If you are a NYer like me, you might need to move your mouse carefully over the circles on the Map . My VAMC has had 7 cases,with some pending to be confirmed.
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Any thoughts on this? Veterans with 100% PTSD rating with uptick in symptoms while housebound in fact due to Wuhan virus(COVID).
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Short Version: 100 percent Vets wont get their check this week..probably next week. Longer version: Read this: https://smartasset.com/financial-advisor/coronavirus-stimulus-checks-how-much-will-you-get
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The growing panic expressed over pandemic-related stimulus money doesn't seem to take into account that all the money was never set to be paid out at once. So just because your neighbor saw a stimulus payout via direct deposit last week, it doesn't mean that you won't see some money soon. More than half of the people who qualify to receive recovery rebates or stimulus checks have yet to receive any stimulus cash and many will start seeing their money this week or later. Some seniors who receive Social Security retirement benefits via direct deposit are expected to see that money associated with the Economic Impact Payments hit their accounts sometime this …
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There is more Effective March 1, 2020, if a claimant or authorized representative requests an extension of a time limit associated with a required action or notes their inability to attend a virtual hearing or tele-C&P examination based on the COVID-19 pandemic, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) will grant these requests under the good cause provisions, provided the time limit would have expired or situation occurred on or after March 1, 2020 and until 60 calendar days from the date the President ends the national state of emergency. https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/financial-literacy.asp#financialrelief
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Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs VA virtual mental health care use on the rise amid COVID-19 April 13, 2020, 10:03:00 AM Printable Version Need Viewer Software? VA virtual mental health care use on the rise amid COVID-19 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues, daily, to deliver quality and timely mental health care to Veterans, even as the COVID-19 pandemic has made traveling to VA facilities complex. VA staff data shows a dramatic jump in virtual mental health care services in March, a sign Veterans are successfully accessing care despite…
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Non-Service connected pensioner with pending claim, am I eligible for the covid-19 stimulus check ?
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11:00AM Fixing to have my first Visual Conference on my lap top with my VA Therapist here in my living room. I did a telephonic meeting with my psychiatrist Tuesday. i HAVE SPECIAL HEADPHONES THAT WILL PLUG INTO MY LAP TOP Due to the coronavirus covid -19 No travel Pay for me...LOL
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He also survived the 1918 Pandemic, so he had experience!!! https://nationalpost.com/news/world/covid-19s-oldest-known-survivor-a-world-war-ii-veteran-who-also-survived-the-1918-flu Of course, he was a young whippersnapper, when he got it (age 103), but got rid of it in time for his birthday!
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Board of Veterans' Appeals Response to COVID-19 https://www.bva.va.gov/CustomerService.asp The Board of Veterans Appeals has decided to wait for veterans to become too sick to know what is going on with their claims to advance them on the docket. Many years ago I filed for financial hardship with my congressman's assistance. Even though the VARO expedited my decision it came back denied no increase, no help what so ever. Sad to think what these decision maybe. Can we really count on the Board or even VA to do the right thing? Why is it that we have to come to the brink of death to be acknowledge?
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Now Officials are saying to cover your face when you go outside. Saw this on the news this evening. They are asking the public to wear mask or cloths around your mouth and nose but not the surgical N95 mask are only for medical and essential personnel.
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Hello everyone, Not sure if this is the correct topic for this forum but is Coronavirus related. Does anyone know if VA will supply a Pulse Ox or Oxy meter? and if so how to obtain one. I am the at risk category for the virus with age, and have 2 chronic conditions listed, diabetes and lung condition. I am wheezing from the asthma, not sure if its allergies related also. I am taking my inhalers( albuterol & Symbiocort) from the VA which help. But would like to monitor my oxygen levels while I am bunkered in until this passes. Afraid to leave my house currently, live in the Hot Zone of NJ/NYC area. Any assistance is appreciated. …
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I hate that its that way. The board should "render a decision", to include service connection, disability percentage AND effective date, so we dont have to appeal "each" of those issues over then next 15 years on a hamster wheel.
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