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Incident happened to me on the way back to the US from a Wes Pac Cruise in 1967 I was in a bar in Yokosuka,Japan (I was 20 years old) & had been there 2-3 hours when a couple of SP came in & I don't know if I talked to them or they to me or what was said for sure but the first thing that happened is I was knocked to the floor & feet were stomping on me & kicking me about the Ribs,Head & Body & them damn batons they carry were bouncing off me also So, 3 years later I was diagnosed with Epilepsy & the VA has agreed the Military caused it ( Guess it was a TBI) but it took 9 years & a Lawyer to get them to do it OK...I'm 64 now & still have the damn things GARY

OK Here's my problem I guess I tried to sign up once before ( I don't remember doing it but what else is new ( LOL) OK...I put in my Name & such that is relavant & I get " This already on site" Please help...Thank you GARY

One thing you can do is get is a free $10,000 Life Insurance policy because you've gotten rated GARY

Berta, Hey, this is Gary the guy U helped get Comped some years ago I'm still around looking at Hadit but really have nothing to say so just read what is there I have a suggestion for the people who keep E mailing U Just block them which is a PIA but hey they would only E mail U once Thats about it GARY

Thank you the the replys GARY

OK...To keep this simple I will just use hypothical numbers Say, on 100% compensation I am drawing $1.00 & I get awarded SMC (L rate) ar $2.00 Would I be getting $3.00 per month or would I just get $2.00 per month at the higher SMC rate? Thank you GARY

Scabies outbreak at Missouri Veterans Home

OK I have a question I have a VA Diagnosis of PTSD & have been seeing a VAShrink for years & I did serve in a Battle Area South China Sea 1964-1967.. I was in the Navy At persent I am 100% Disabled T&P but I was wondering if there is any advantage to me for applying for this Any ideas let me know I still have the original application I put for PTSD with but it was turned down as stressor was turned down GARY

Bob No problem & since I am one of the one's that may have been exposed to the mange I've been keeping a very close eye on this Also, I keep asking myself if these blood tests are 100% & if its possible that one of these diseases may lay dormanant & not show up for some years If I'm right what they are testing for is "Antibodies" that the body makes in defense of the disease but I keep asking myself " WHAT IF" Also, another way to get to same site Veterans test positive for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C One thing I do know is if one gets Hep C & does the only cure they have ( maybe work...maybe not) if it doesn't kill U will damn sure make U feel like it as long as U are doing the cure Also, is it 100% proven every ones body reacts the same to these infections or what? I'm asking because I have no idea GARY Is there any recourse for any vets that may show up with this at a later date or will the VA stick with "We didn't cause it ?" Which is what the VA will now claim with the Vets that are infected

Veterans test positive for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C | KMOV.com | St. Louis news, Missouri news & breaking news | KMOV.com | News for St. Louis, Missouri

T Bird Today being Tuesday 13,2010 I'm happy to say 'The VA called me yesterday & told me I'm OK" No infections Was glad to hear that

T Bird I just talked to my Daughter & she said that my time to get retested is in 6 months Is that the VA or a Private Doctor that is retesting U in a week? Thanks GARY

OK Here it is July 10th & I haven't heard a damn thing back from the VA But, I was there the same day as I received the letter so what ever that means guess I'll just wait until I hear something Reason I wrote this is because T Bird said she heard from them today but I haven't & I believe I was down there before her I guess I'll call them Monday & see what's up GARY

This has to be a record for the amount of time a Veteran has taken to get compensation A soldier's 65-year fight with the VA

Ok I have read the 5 10 & 20 protection on Disabilites with the VA But, what I'm wondering does that also to someone who is rated 100% T&P I have been being compensated by the VA at this rate for about 13 years From reading the protection rating at 10 years one can't be denied their VA Disability & at 20 they can't be reduced from their percentage of disability Do these rules also pertain to one if they are T & P? Can someone Please explain this to me? GARY

I must admit I feel the same as U. I have never, yep I said 'never," had any bad experiences with any of the Docs or Dentists at the VA Hospital in St.Louis I must admit some of the Docs that do the C & Ps can be rather trying but all one has to do is give them the right answers & be cordial & its not that bad When my daughter called me & told me about that Registered Letter I didn't really think to much of it but as I read more about this happening it is beginning to be a real irritant At first I thought if I have something I already have it so what can I do about it but then I find myself asking myself....Whoa Hang On... I didn't do nothing to get the mange. Probably,maybe,hopefully nothing will come of this but I still wonder why this story has spread across the entire US or maybe it was a slow news day Suppose I'll wait & see like everyone else... Not like I have a choice GARY

18000 Veterans Receiving Dental Care Have Been Exposed To ...Jun 30, 2010 ... Reports that at least 18000 veterans from Missouri, Illinois and some other ... much needed healthcare services from a Veterans Administration hospital. ... 495 from Illinois) who underwent dental treatment at St. Louis VA Medical ... disease by undefined and unknown conditions at dental clinic. ... www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/193440.php - Cached 18,000???? Think thats off a bit.. I hope

VA: Faulty dental sterilization in St. Louis Jul 1, 2010 ... More Military News. Army 'psy ops' branch changes name ... "The mistakes made at the St. Louis VA Medical Center are ... from Missouri and Illinois -- the St. Louis region's five VA ... That same year, a surgeon at the VA hospital in Marion, Ill., ... Comments (Login not required). Top Stories ... www.wane.com/.../veterans/VA-Faulty-dental-sterilization-in-St-Louis_3463691 - Cached

That same year, a surgeon at the VA hospital in Marion, Ill., resigned after a patient bled to death following gall bladder surgery. All inpatient surgeries were suspended. The VA found at least nine deaths between October 2006 and March 2007 resulted from substandard care at the Marion hospital, and another 10 patients died after receiving questionable care that complicated their health. seMissourian.com: State News: St. Louis VA dental chief placed on ...Jul 2, 2010 ... "The mistakes made at the St. Louis VA Medical Center are unacceptable, ... by several lawmakers from Missouri and Illinois -- the St. Louis region's five VA ... That same year, a surgeon at the VA hospital in Marion, Ill., ... Respond to this story. Posting a comment requires free registration. ... www.semissourian.com/story/1646857.html - 9 hours ago

Buffalo news picks up VA Dental Infectopn Story from MO VA secretary: St. Louis mistakes 'unacceptable' : 24 Hour Breaking ... Jul 1, 2010 ... "The mistakes made at the St. Louis VA Medical Center are unacceptable, and steps have been and ... More 24 Hour Breaking News Stories ... www.buffalonews.com/2010/07/.../va-faulty-dental-sterilization.html - Cached

Ya, Video site didn't post so here it is again Hey, heres the Video website.. I just copied the adress http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/06/30/va.hospital.hiv/index.html?npt=NP1&fbid=sAPvLh26C5W GARY

Heres the CNN Story & it says even OBama has been notified so it makes one wonder what in the "Sam Hill" is going on GARY Heres the Video address for CNN article about the VA..Very Interesting Doesn't look like the Video portion posted but is worth looking up on CNN News site A lot of people making a lot of noise & will be interesting to see where this ends ( The Video is worth finding} GARYhttp://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/global/icons/btn_close.gif Share this on: Mixx Facebook Twitter Digg delicious reddit MySpace StumbleUpon LinkedIn Viadeo cnnSetShareLnks();.cnnFBRecBtn{width:336px;float:right;margin:10px 0;clear:both;}.cnnFBRecBtnBot{width:420px;margin:30px 0 15px 186px;}.cnn_strycntntlft{clear:both;} VA hospital may have infected 1,800 veterans with HIV By the CNN Wire StaffcnnAuthor = "By the CNN Wire Staff"; if(location.hostname.indexOf( 'edition.' ) > -1) {document.write('July 1, 2010 -- Updated 1213 GMT (2013 HKT)');} else {document.write('July 1, 2010 8:13 a.m. EDT');}July 1, 2010 -- Updated 1213 GMT (2013 HKT)var clickExpire = "-1";var playerOverRide = {headline : "Vets exposed to HIV, hepatitis?",images : };/video/us/2010/07/01/intv.carnahan.va.contamination.cnn.640x360.jpg http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gifVets exposed to HIV, hepatitis?var cnnWindowParams = window.location.toString().toQueryParams();if(typeof cnnWindowParams.video != "undefined") {if(cnnWindowParams.video) {cnnLoadStoryPlayer('us/2010/07/01/intv.carnahan.va.contamination.cnn', 'cnnCVP1', '640x384_start_art', playerOverRide, T1);}} else {$('cnnCVP2').onclick = function() {if ($$('.box-opened').length) {$$('.box-opened').each(function(val){Element.fireEvent(val, 'click');});}cnnLoadStoryPlayer('us/2010/07/01/intv.carnahan.va.contamination.cnn', 'cnnCVP1', '640x384_start_art', playerOverRide, T1);};$('cnnCVP2').onmouseover = function() {$('cnnCVP2').className = 'cnn_mtt1plybttn cnn_mtt1plybttnon';};$('cnnCVP2').onmouseout = function() {$('cnnCVP2').className = 'cnn_mtt1plybttn';};}STORY HIGHLIGHTSMissouri VA hospital sends letters to more than 1,800 patients at riskPatients may be at risk to contract hepatitis and HIVCongressman from Missouri angry and calling for investigationHospital says problem stems from handwashing dental instruments var cnnRelatedTopicKeys = []; RELATED TOPICS cnnRelatedTopicKeys.push('Missouri'); Missouri cnnRelatedTopicKeys.push('Veterans_Affairs'); Veterans' Affairs cnnRelatedTopicKeys.push('HIV_and_AIDS'); HIV and AIDS(CNN) -- A Missouri VA hospital is under fire because it may have exposed more than 1,800 veterans to life-threatening diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis has recently mailed letters to 1,812 veterans telling them they could contract hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) after visiting the medical center for dental work, said Rep. Russ Carnahan. Carnahan said Tuesday he is calling for a investigation into the issue and has sent a letter to President Obama about it. "This is absolutely unacceptable," said Carnahan, a Democrat from Missouri. "No veteran who has served and risked their life for this great nation should have to worry about their personal safety when receiving much needed healthcare services from a Veterans Administration hospital." The issue stems from a failure to clean dental instruments properly, the hospital told CNN affiliate KSDK. KSDK: VA dental patients at risk of infection Dr. Gina Michael, the association chief of staff at the hospital, told the affiliate that some dental technicians broke protocol by handwashing tools before putting them in cleaning machines. The instruments were supposed to only be put in the cleaning machines, Michael said. The handwashing started in February 2009 and went on until March of this year, the hospital told KSDK. The hospital has set up a special clinic and education centers to help patients who may have been infected. However, Carnahan said he feels more should be done and those responsible should be disciplined. "I can only imagine the horror and anger our veterans must be feeling after receiving this letter," Carnahan said. "They have every right to be angry. So am I." This is not the first time this year a hospital has been in hot water for not following proper procedures. In June, Palomar Hospital in San Diego, California, has sent certified letters to 3,400 patients who underwent colonoscopy and other similar procedures, informing the patients that there may be a potential of infection from items used and reused in the procedures.

CNN cable News, just did a story on the St.Louis VA incident. They also reported more unrelated problems within the VA, system wide. Such as " VA Gaming the Schedules", and other issues that came out in a report. Hot topic, today ~~~~ Heres the CNN Story & it says even OBama has been notified so it makes one wonder what in the "Sam Hill" is going on GARY Doesn't look like the Video portion posted but is worth looking up on CNN News site A lot of people making a lot of noise & will be interesting to see where this ends ( The Video is worth finding} GARYhttp://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gif http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/global/icons/btn_close.gif Share this on: Mixx Facebook Twitter Digg delicious reddit MySpace StumbleUpon LinkedIn Viadeo cnnSetShareLnks();.cnnFBRecBtn{width:336px;float:right;margin:10px 0;clear:both;}.cnnFBRecBtnBot{width:420px;margin:30px 0 15px 186px;}.cnn_strycntntlft{clear:both;} VA hospital may have infected 1,800 veterans with HIV By the CNN Wire StaffcnnAuthor = "By the CNN Wire Staff"; if(location.hostname.indexOf( 'edition.' ) > -1) {document.write('July 1, 2010 -- Updated 1213 GMT (2013 HKT)');} else {document.write('July 1, 2010 8:13 a.m. EDT');}July 1, 2010 -- Updated 1213 GMT (2013 HKT)var clickExpire = "-1";var playerOverRide = {headline : "Vets exposed to HIV, hepatitis?",images : };/video/us/2010/07/01/intv.carnahan.va.contamination.cnn.640x360.jpg http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/3.0/1px.gifVets exposed to HIV, hepatitis?var cnnWindowParams = window.location.toString().toQueryParams();if(typeof cnnWindowParams.video != "undefined") {if(cnnWindowParams.video) {cnnLoadStoryPlayer('us/2010/07/01/intv.carnahan.va.contamination.cnn', 'cnnCVP1', '640x384_start_art', playerOverRide, T1);}} else {$('cnnCVP2').onclick = function() {if ($$('.box-opened').length) {$$('.box-opened').each(function(val){Element.fireEvent(val, 'click');});}cnnLoadStoryPlayer('us/2010/07/01/intv.carnahan.va.contamination.cnn', 'cnnCVP1', '640x384_start_art', playerOverRide, T1);};$('cnnCVP2').onmouseover = function() {$('cnnCVP2').className = 'cnn_mtt1plybttn cnn_mtt1plybttnon';};$('cnnCVP2').onmouseout = function() {$('cnnCVP2').className = 'cnn_mtt1plybttn';};}STORY HIGHLIGHTSMissouri VA hospital sends letters to more than 1,800 patients at riskPatients may be at risk to contract hepatitis and HIVCongressman from Missouri angry and calling for investigationHospital says problem stems from handwashing dental instruments var cnnRelatedTopicKeys = []; RELATED TOPICS cnnRelatedTopicKeys.push('Missouri'); Missouri cnnRelatedTopicKeys.push('Veterans_Affairs'); Veterans' Affairs cnnRelatedTopicKeys.push('HIV_and_AIDS'); HIV and AIDS(CNN) -- A Missouri VA hospital is under fire because it may have exposed more than 1,800 veterans to life-threatening diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis has recently mailed letters to 1,812 veterans telling them they could contract hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) after visiting the medical center for dental work, said Rep. Russ Carnahan. Carnahan said Tuesday he is calling for a investigation into the issue and has sent a letter to President Obama about it. "This is absolutely unacceptable," said Carnahan, a Democrat from Missouri. "No veteran who has served and risked their life for this great nation should have to worry about their personal safety when receiving much needed healthcare services from a Veterans Administration hospital." The issue stems from a failure to clean dental instruments properly, the hospital told CNN affiliate KSDK. KSDK: VA dental patients at risk of infection Dr. Gina Michael, the association chief of staff at the hospital, told the affiliate that some dental technicians broke protocol by handwashing tools before putting them in cleaning machines. The instruments were supposed to only be put in the cleaning machines, Michael said. The handwashing started in February 2009 and went on until March of this year, the hospital told KSDK. The hospital has set up a special clinic and education centers to help patients who may have been infected. However, Carnahan said he feels more should be done and those responsible should be disciplined. "I can only imagine the horror and anger our veterans must be feeling after receiving this letter," Carnahan said. "They have every right to be angry. So am I." This is not the first time this year a hospital has been in hot water for not following proper procedures. In June, Palomar Hospital in San Diego, California, has sent certified letters to 3,400 patients who underwent colonoscopy and other similar procedures, informing the patients that there may be a potential of infection from items used and reused in the procedures.

BOB...One thing we do have at John cochran in St.Louis is Valet Parking so here no one has to worry about crowded parking lots But, they did shut down the "Smoking Building" they built which was a big disappointment to a lot of us Also, it was a bit of a SNAFU cause when it rained water would sit on the ground inside even though it had a drain I heard it cost the VA 35k for the building GARY