Commander Bob

"Bummed out", bad feeling. My most positive thoughts are with you.

That's my philosophy also, 'SP4RVN1971'

Thanks for the update, 'Omg-Sue'. Keep up the good work. Very glad for you & your family. Cmdr. Bob

"... Ratings are based on the loss of income they may cause." You nailed it pr... Therein lies the flaw in the cornerstone of the VA disability rating system. Laid down many generations ago... jmho...The VA's draconian approach to disability rating leaves the "quality of life" issues in the dust. Only when Congress acknowledges the true "loss of quality of life" that accompanies loss of income, will the problems that you have stated, 'SP4RVN1971', be addressed, and some relief be found. Until then, our best chance of finding justice for our sacrifice on behalf our civilian countrymen, is to keep breathing... Best wishes, C.B.

Sorry to hear about your house. My most positive thoughts are with you for a brighter future. There are other benefits you may be eligible for... here is something for autos. "Up to two motor vehicles are exempt from property tax for prisoners of war, disabled veterans, Medal of Honor recipients and people required to use wheelchairs. Application should be made through the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Call (803) 898-5480 for information."

South Carolina: For certain military veterans, veterans killed in the line of duty, paraplegics and hemiplegics A house and up to one acre of land on which the house is located is exempt from property tax for veterans who are totally disabled from a service-related disability or the surviving spouse, for the surviving spouse of a military person killed in the line of duty, and for paraplegics, hemiplegics or their surviving spouses. Application should be made through the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Call (803) 898-5480 for information. http://www.sctax.org/publications/propguid99.html

Good news baca. Happy for you and your family Cmdr. Bob

jmho...Yes.

Ha...Thanks for the laugh, John. The Chamber gives great parades.

Welcome 'fiasco007'. Thanks for your service. You will find outstanding direction, advice and opinions here at Hadit. Hang in there... You are your best advocate. Best wishes. Bob

Glad to hear you viewed some of the other related videos. I thought this short link would be a good gateway for our never ending story of "Timetables" & tribulations . C.B.

Sorry to hear about the denial, 'caubulldog'. I plan to use a lawyer when I receive my denial letter. Best wishes, C.B.

Sounds like a regular PCP (primary care doc) annual check-up. You posted that you are 100%. Is your disability stable? Do you have any other regular appointments with different specialists or doctors? Best wishes, Cmdr. Bob

We will see what August will bring. jmho... To those who are worried, try not to distress yourself with imaginings and questions... C.B.

I'm glad to hear that all went well, Omg-Sue. Congratulations. Cmdr. Bob

http://www.va.gov/vetapp03/Files/0304600.txt

............ ~* * HUMOR ALERT * *~ ............ Allan posts... http://www.veteranstoday.com/2011/06/14/top-10-veterans-stories-in-today%e2%80%99s-news-%e2%80%93-june-14-2011/ RE: Veterans! Here’s your Top 10 News stories of the day Story # 8..."VHA Moves Toward RTLS Rollout". "VHA is aware that it needs to get its back-end systems ready for the rollout". LOL RTLS ~ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real-time_locating_system RFID ~ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-frequency_identification How far will they go? ... Is the vet going to be issued an embeded card or implant??? ~ ~

RE: Marine vet says he lost his cool in VA call Did anyone else catch the part when the the article reports, "...and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security" was called in. Cmdr. Bob

Ha... I'm glad you got a good laugh 'Chuck75'. I did too after I re-read your post. When I first read your previous post, I thought "Way to go Chuck!!"... I was thrown off by the enclosed quote you had posted with your reply... Congratulations on the Grand kids. My congratulations to 'brokensoldier244th', on the 2008 birth of your daughter. Thanks for the clarification guys. C.B.

no chance of retro, when you do get it, John. Bob

Back on topic...

Excuse me for getting off topic... Congratulations 'Chuck75'. Cmdr. Bob

I hope your right Pete. I would like to think so too. C.B.

"sticks in my throat" too, John. I agree "Why treat one group of vets differently from another?" i have tried to reason this through...??? Public Law 111-163 (the Caregivers Act)., is a slap in the face to older qualified veterans. It discriminates against a generation of veterans that have been kicked to the curb for decades already. I especially find the stipend clause, offense to vets from all wars... What were they (Congress) thinking? This goes beyond reasoning. Who will speak for those too sick and old to speak up for themselves? I am reminded of the movie Soylent Green; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soylent_Green