[Smoger Ao Lawsuit]

I got the letter from Smoger, been in the AO suit since I was 30%, it seems like forever......

[Vso Ranking Database - Need Your Input]

Survey box for individuals to check if they had used the vso, and two more boxes to check off if the vso was sucessful, or not sucessful with your filing.

[Erectile Disfunction]

If you have been approved for ed due to diabetes, if you request it, they we give you four Vardenafil.(viagra) per month....

[Reach Out And Touch A Vet]

Revised Agent Orange Handbook... September 5, 2006 VHA Handbook 1302.01, 9/5/06, Agent Orange Registry (AOR) Program Procedures To Include All Veterans Exposed To Agent Orange And Special Health Care Benefits For Vietnam Veterans' Children

Print this booklet out, and give those vietnam vets you know a copy...all the info they need is in the booklet..

[Va Issued Shoes For Diabetics]

Va issued Shoes for diabetics I wear these shoes, very comfortable, first pair fit fine....second pair (which are all made in a wide width) did not fit, causing a blister on my left toe. Went to podiatry yesterday, and was told "you have to contact prosthetics to order new shoes". I called prosthetics today and was told I can get an extra wide width, need order from the Dr. Contacted va dr today, told him.. his statement to me was "you can order extra wide? I didn't know that" ... so if your shoes don't fit ask the dr to order extra wide.

[Drug Co-pays]

If you are receiving a perscription for a health problem you presently are receiving a percentage for, the va is not to be charging you health provider for the meds...If they are, contact the provider and let them know, they will want proof of your approved percentage...

[Advice Needed For Hypertensive Retionopathy]

There is a bill in congress right now to make "0" percent compensation a minimum of 10%...

[Heard Of A Bill Awaiting Approval - Sced From 10% Up Will Get Dental Benefits?]

Remember...If you have a percentage for diabetes, you are entitled to one teeth cleaning a year, also a pair of diabetic shoes.....very comfortable...

[Has Anyone Received]

The vietnam vet who received this letter, I convinced him to take the agent orange test, of which they came up with 7 items, PTSD was one of them. They sent him to va hosp to see a phych, and after that, about a month, he received the letter w/ the brochure, this happened in the last couple of months..

[Has Anyone Received]

If you would like, I'll get the brochure from him and scan it, and post it...

[Has Anyone Received]

A friend of mine, vietnam vet....just filed for PTSD, received this letter about a month ago, along with a va brochure on suicide prevention...

[What A Relief]

congtats....vicky...love it when a plan works.....

[Brown Envelope Vs. White Envelope]

I have never received a white envelope, all my claim denials & approvals have been in a brown envelope.....

I have 3 vet friends who are 100%, and all their 100% notices where in white envelopes....

[Rebate Checks]

The check you will be getting is a rebate for your 2007 taxes....you will not be required to pay takes on this money.....

[Auto Grant For Loss Of Use]

correct..

[Auto Grant For Loss Of Use]

I see your 100%, so go to your primary doctor at the va and tell him you need a chair.....a new one..

[New 10% Rating]

thanks for info.....

[Auto Grant For Loss Of Use]

Yes, the dealer allowed me to take delivery....He made up several loan papers in case it didn't come thru, so when it did , he used the loan with the money down from the va...He had never done a deal with the va involved, now he advertises it..

[New 10% Rating]

unless your rated above 90%, and it's rounded off to 90%, that little difference might put you over the top...I don't think anyone understands the va math...

[New 10% Rating]

I think it's a good idea....If your 40%, this will put you at 50%, which covers you 100% for free health care. If your at 90% this pushes you to 100%...it's a good thing...

[Auto Grant For Loss Of Use]

Do you have returned paperwork Stamped from the va stating how much they will be giving you. If you have, just give it to the dealer....takes about 2 weeks for the dealer to receive the check...just went thru this in november....took 3 months to get the stamped letter from the va....

[Vso's]

Using a VSO to file a NOD is a waste of time, to many times they use a scripted reponse, and have no deep techincal knowledge of your file. If your denied on your claim.....hire a attorney who specializes in va claims.....at 9 month clips between each denial, why wait...

[Old Service Records]

Try here: http://vetrecs.archives.gov

[Poll Socialistic Or Democratic Government]

I agree with John 100%.....you need to figure out the system....

[% For Service Connected]

Ok, I looked up my rating decision and they have mine under:

Impairment of Central Visual Acuity

It is somewhere between 6075 and 6079, but it does not specify exactly which one.

I hope this helps some.

thanks..