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I was reading that there is a bill trying to be passed allowing space a travel for disabled vets. Has anyone heard if this bill was passed or may get passed? Also, are we allowed to use billeting on bases or places like Bellows Beach in Hawaii? Vicky

It's called A/A, but I don't much of anything about it. I posted below you and want to know more also. I need to know the qualifications. Vicky

Skunk, I totally understand how your feeling. It is frightening! My husband is battling stomach cancer and is going through chemo. He was diagnosed this past sep 08. The doctor removed 75% of his stomach and 22 lymph nodes. I'm mentally drained and depressed but I try my best to not show it. We have been together for 33 years. Hopefully your wife's tumor is not malignment. It took 3 admissions to the hospital for them to find it. The doctors said it was irritable bowel syndrome. What a joke. They do make mistakes so get a second opinion if you feel like you need one. My suggestion is to pray, pray, and pray some more. I truly believe that God was there with my husband and got him through so far. Also try to find the best doctors you can find. Luckily some great doctors fell in our laps (Again God). MD Anderson in Houston suppose to be the best cancer institute. Best of luck, Vicky

If you have your injury in your records then that should be enough. Where are you applying for your compensation? I receive compensation for my back and many other injuries. Did you get a letter from the regional office stating you did not have enough proof? If so, then you may need to ask for another review or appeal. I appealed and got it, but it took forever. Vicky

Can you tell me what is ALLSUP? Thanks, Vicky

Hey guys/gals, I got my 100% pt and my age is 51 and the these are some of my health problems: major depression/ocd, back injury with sciatica, migraines, fibroymyalgia, sleep apnea, arthritis, carpal tunnel in both hands, sever tmj, heel spurs, left knee injury, right thumb limited motion, and high blood pressure. I think I left some others out. Do you think I have a chance of getting SSD? Do they consider all of my conditions together as a whole person? I have not filed yet. Oh yes, I just got approved for my Arkansas Teacher Retirement Disability too. Can ya give me some advice? Your help would be appreciated, since you were so helpful with my 100%. Thanks, Vicky

I use Little Rock Women's Clinic and North Little Rock Fort Roots Mental Health and at both I have medical doctors. I don't think it has anything to do with gender, but staffing problems. Vicky

What are my chances of getting social security disability now that I'm 100% permanent and total? Vicky

I had my BVA hearing in Little Rock on Dec 4, 2007 and got my letter from the BVA Mar 5, 2008. I got my letter from Little Rock RO yesterday giving me 100%. The wait is not near as long as the wait for the hearing. But, once I received my letter Mar 5th it seems like it has been 2 years! lol Good luck, Vicky ( I haven't got my money yet!)

Hey goofy, I feel your pain. I have fibromyalgia and I know exactly how you feel. I use Fort Roots North Little Rock Mental Health Clinic. I filed for depression in 2002 related to pain from my service connected disabilities and mainly my back. Well, I got my letter yesterday for 100% P&T. It took two appeals to BVA to get it. The RO denied my claim for depression because of pain in 2002 and then I appealed and won and got 50% and I wasn't happy with it so I appealed again and received 70% in Mar 08. Combined with my other ratings now I'm 100%. Don't give up. File a claim and and appeal it if necessary. I represented myself on both of my appeals and won both. I don't give up and don't you either. Do you have some other disability that you can connect your depression too? Dr. Oakum at LR Women's Clinic doesn't believe that fibromyalgia exists even tho the VA does. Figure that! I use Dr. Trigg at Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic and she is wonderful. Without her I could not have gotten my first appeal won. She treats me for my arthritis and fibromyalgia. She sent me to a sleep clinic for sleep apnea. I have it. She say's that sleep apnea makes fibroyalgia worst. It takes about 6-8 months to get an appointment with her, but it is worth it. Good luck, Vicky

This was my second appeal on the same claim which I filed June 2002. It has been a long hard road but it's worth it. Vicky

Thanks everyone for all your support and help. Please excuse me double posting this message. I clicked too many times. Vicky

Pete, Thanks. Yes, I was. I will definetely hang around and try to help as much as I can. Your advice and knowledge sure helped me. I will be happy to help anyone that needs it. Vicky

Thanks, Vicky

Congratulations. I got my letter today. I didn't get anything for CHAMPVA but I'm qualified for it. I guess I will have to call them and apply for it. I have a 17 year old that will be going to college in 2009 and Chap 35 benefits are going to be a great financial relief. Arkansas laws I get my Game and Fish Liscense, property tax, and car liscense for free! Good luck and enjoy. Vicky

I finally got my letter today (actually 2 letters). I got one that has a letter and form for IU. Then the other letter with my blue letter stating the decision gives me 100% P&T and on the blue letter it says, "Entitlement to Individual Unemployability: The issue of whether or not the veteran is entitled to Individual Unemploymebnt is deferred for thr following pending appropriate develpment and consideration. It was date 24 April and my 100% P&T letter dated 26 April???????????????? Why me? I'm so confused. In my packet for 100% I got all the paperwork for Chap 35, commissay and px, ect. So I must be 100% P&T if the letter states it. Right? Now I just need to wait on the money. Has this ever happened to anyone else? Vicky

I finally got my letter today (actually 2 letters). I got one that has a letter and form for IU. Then the other letter with my blue letter stating the decision gives me 100% P&T and on the blue letter it says, "Entitlement to Individual Unemployability: The issue of whether or not the veteran is entitled to Individual Unemploymebnt is deferred for thr following pending appropriate develpment and consideration. It was date 24 April and my 100% P&T letter dated 26 April???????????????? Why me? I'm so confused. In my packet for 100% I got all the paperwork for Chap 35, commissay and px, ect. So I must be 100% P&T if the letter states it. Right? Now I just need to wait on the money. Has this ever happened to anyone else? Vicky

No TDIU. I'm presently waiting on my letter. I just got my letter from BV on Mar 5th. I'm waiting to see it because I should be 100% combined with my other ratings. Vicky

My GAF is presently 22. I just won my appeal and they rated me 70% for depression. My C&P was 42 (highest I ever received). The highest my doctor has ever rated me is 35 or 37. This was my second appeal the first appeal I received 50% then I appealed again and got 70%. It just depends on the rater and/or judge if they put weight on a GAF score or not. Doctor notes and opinions are regarded much more than GAF scores. My opinion only. But, that doesn't mean much. Look at my GAF! LOL B) VICKY

Carlie, Thanks for covering my back. I'm depressed, but not crazy. Even crazy people breath B). There is always somone who likes to kick you when your down. Thanks again, Vicky

Good luck, Vicky

Thanks, Vicky

Represent yourself. I did. I won two appeals from the BVA. I figure who knows about my health better than myself. Good luck, Vicky

I think so too. Thanks, Vicky

Well, I guess you guys answered my question. B) They need timelines and accountability. It's sad! Thanks, Vicky Made me laugh. Thanks, Vicky