Tinman

Hello, I was stationed at T.Island in the early 70's. I read the reports. Are they <VA> testing us for problems due to exposer. Should I be calling a Dept. to report mt T.I. duty? THANKS for the info Tinman

Tinman here, still no exact answer to my question; "I want to know when,the year, service connected vets got a true pay rise? I'm not asking about Cola's. I am going to write Washington, those that are involved with us, and respectfully request that all S.C. vets get a pay rise. My main point will be " how would you like it if you did not get a pay rise for this many years. Simple minded I know, but the answer will make my point. Thanks for all the support Tinman

Hello All, Tinman here, I want to know when,the year, service connected vets got a true pay rise. I'm not asking about Cola's. THANKS

Hello from Dennis, I've got a couple of questions mixed with a couple of my thoughts. 1. When is the last time we vets got a real pay rise, not a COLA? If you are 100% p&t like me then you gave your country everything but your death. I feel that it is time for vets who are 100% S.C. to get a pay increase. Try to a home on 100% s.c. money, try to rise a family, make a car payment, buy food, gas, and pay rent with 100% s.c. money. Yes you can do, I do it, but thats all I with my pay. I was injured at the age of 17 while in the Navy. I would like the opportunity to plan a financial future and stay a time ahead of the game. It is tough being disabled at a young age. My step sons make more than twice the money I get and they get things like bonuses,profit sharing,401K plan,and a turkey at X-mas. Don't get me wrong I love the U.S.A and would have my legs wrecked again in a minute to serve this country. I just feel that 100%er's need more money. My wife needs dental work, the VA give her CampVA but it does not cover eyes or teeth, so I pay. I think it is time for all 100%er's to ask the Fed's for more money. The other day I got 11 cents per mile to a VA. Gas cost me in Oregon 3.59 cents a gal. Do you know how much a Fed. worker gets if he uses his/her car, a hell of a lot more than 11 cents per mile. Yes, I have supported the vet-groups. I think I've been a member in them all, and they do help. But I wonder what would happen if all 100%er's sent just one message to Washington and the media: We want a rise so we can support your families! Well time for me to shut-up and to see what bill I can pay last without being late. Maybe the Fed's could make the months shorter? P.S. I know that less than 100% s.c. vets have hard times also. THANK-YOU and Take Care (Dennis ie..Tinman)

Tinman here, need some support and info. My step son has a daughter, not blood related to me, she having problems and is 15 years old. So here are my VA related questions. You should know that I am 100% P&T IU. Married, no children. 1.If I move my granddaughter into my house permanently, will she be allowed to receive any VA benefits? 2.If I did get some VA benefits for her what kind of paper work will I need to submit? 3.If I do this, what teas will allow me to sleep at night, without thinking why did I say YES!