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On 10/15/2020 at 5:43 AM, broncovet said:
The Caregiver stipend, previously available only to "new" Vets, has been opened up for Vietnam/Korea/WW2 Vets:
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This could be a big deal for you, if you need a caregiver.
I'm not a Vietnam vet.
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No appeal. No nothing. Overseas expat veterans do not get a caregiver stipend. I called the WH VA hotine too.
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I was receiving the stipend for three months in 2019 and then it stopped. The VA Manila Clinic stopped funding it.
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So, I was rated 100% totally and permanently disabled back in Jan. 2019. 70% for insomnia disorder, 40% for lumbar intervertebral disc syndrome, 40% lumbar radiculopathy sciatic right lower extremity and left lower extremity, 40% lumbar radiculopathy femoral nerve right lower extremity and left lower extremity, and 20% left/right hip degenerative arthritis with limitation of extension.
I'm under the impression that I can get additional compensation due to unemployability? Is that correct?
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I'd call an attorney asap.
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Government employees do get bonuses due to their performance.
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You can shop online, but I still think you need to be 100%, Blue Card issued, to go on base and shop.
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Found out that there is a section at the VA Clinic Manila that has DEERS/RAPIDS. Made an appointment. Will get my blue card next month.
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I may have to go to Guam. They also have a social security office, too.
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There isn't a base in the Philippines.
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Here it is.
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Since I'm 100%, how do I file for the military ID card in Manila?
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Well, I got rated at 100%, but the TDIU didn't go through yet, because the regional office contacted the Atlanta Medical Center and my records weren't found. Duh! Maybe if they paid attention to my return address, it would have given them a clue...Manila VA Clinic. At any rate, I had to go to the benefits section at the Manila VA Clinic to straighten that out, so I'm waiting a response.
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We get NO travel pay in the Philippines.
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6 hours ago, Oceanbound said:
I looked over the first 9 pages of ## in the BVA citations page and did not fine one "granted" for anthrax.
Which means that it will be denied for many more decades just like agent orange (when that occured in vietnam.)
Get a heavy metal urinal test done. Report back with the results.
Ok.
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7 hours ago, Nygina said:
Hi Guys,
Does anyone know of an MD who can approve my physical therapy workers compensation appointments in Chantilly Virginia?
These are my requirements:
1. Takes United Healthcare
2. High marks for advocating for patients with DOL on workers comp cases from online sources (department of labor)
3. Experienced with workers compensation with DOL.
4. Experience with carpal tunnel
Will take over an open file that already has been approved and treated for carpal tunnel and now wishes to be reevaluated after being on a home care plan for 6 months. Any referrals Please? thank you!
Did you try using Google?
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BioThrax is made by Emergent BioSolutions, formerly BioPort, has been a target of criticism ever since the company, founded by Fuad El-Hibri and other investors, including the late Adm. William Crowe, a former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, bought the lab in 1998. BioThrax, was made in a formerly state-owned lab in Lansing — that remains the only of its kind licensed for use, with no clear competitor in sight.
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On 3/3/2019 at 6:47 PM, ewsieczka said:
Last Friday I had an appointment through VES ref the Anthrax vaccine issue. Sent me to a dermatologist. LOL. Monday, have to go to a clinical psychologist ref Anthrax.
Saw the clinical psychologist. She wasn't aware of my Anthrax claim. She only received my service connected information...sleeplessness, which was already rated a few months prior. I don't know what will come with this. I may have to run tests on auto-immune diseases. What I found disturbing is that while I was interviewed by the psychologist, they were asking questions to my girlfriend about me. WHAT? When I was done, I stepped into the lobby and my GF was missing. She was in the back room with someone asking questions. WTF?
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On 3/3/2019 at 6:47 PM, ewsieczka said:
Last Friday I had an appointment through VES ref the Anthrax vaccine issue. Sent me to a dermatologist. LOL. Monday, have to go to a clinical psychologist ref Anthrax.
Saw the head shrinker. Both doctors knew nothing about my Anthrax claim. BS.
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On 3/3/2019 at 8:52 PM, broncovet said:
Tell us more of the caregiver. Was it on you? Your spouse? Did you have a c and p exam?
Are you a gulf war Vet? Vietnam?
Who is your caregiver? (family member or no) . What disabilities did you need to show to be eligible for caregiver??
Of course it on me. I filed the form and received an appointment through VES. Afterwards, started to receive funds. Doesn't matter what OPS you fall under. Caregiver is my gf. Disabilities have to be to a point your mobility is hindered.
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Last Friday I had an appointment through VES ref the Anthrax vaccine issue. Sent me to a dermatologist. LOL. Monday, have to go to a clinical psychologist ref Anthrax.
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Well, more good news. I filed for caregiver funding and it was approved. Received my initial amount Feb 1. Still working on the anthrax issue.
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Be advise, once your PTSD claim is approved and you are a gun owner, you may have your guns taken away from you due to a law signed by Slick Willie.
Caregiver: Now available to Vietnam Vets
in VA Disability Claims Research
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Found out why now. VA Manila cannot conduct home visit inspections to give out the stipend.