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Thank you Asknod, This type of Information and support will help me (my wife) fight these asses and make case law that other veterans' can follow. If they won't adhere to the law, we can shove it down they're throats. David

Well, Had my first appt. with the counselor David Young at Togus. Asked for a Wood working Shop. Young stated that the VA does not build buildings. This counselor is in the wrong business, he should have been a used car salesman. He is lacking in social skills. He gave me a pile of paperwork to bring home and fill out. David

Thank you Buck, I'm going to need encouragement. David

I hope so. I need to get my wife to read your post, that way she can keep me calm. David

Thank you Asknod, I will begin the process. David

Asknod, I talked with my wife today about this. She is 100% on board with doing this. What should our next step be, should she become a member of this board so she can PM you with what's the next step? She is willing to do whatever it takes, she would be a good wing-person :)) She's very good at killing people with kindness, or telling them to go to hell and making them look forward to the trip. Seriously I have to be careful of getting my hopes up and then being let down, that's what sends me into depression. I need to believe going into this that it won't happen. David

Thank you Asknod for your reply. I would like to apply for the ILP program but I would not do very well as I would stop at the first sign of conflict. I'm sure I could persevere with help but it may have to be through my wife. I have been in the Program before and got a computer and some cook books. That brush with the ILP program sent me further into Depression. The person that I dealt with (Joyce Dyke) was a very mean person, She has since retired from the VA. Would love to me up with you if you ever come to Maine, I live in Monroe about 14-miles in-land of the mid-coast (Belfast). Thank you Again, David

I am 100% + 80 , I would love a woodworking shop. This would keep me busy in the winter. Now I spend winters sleeping, in pain and depressed. There is no way I could fight that type of battle with the VA. I am 100% PTSD/Depression. I run from conflict. I'm sure that is what the VA is depending on, Folks that really need this program but cannot fight for it. David

My new wife is willing too do anything I want. Starting out, I wouldn't be able to handle more than one or 2 vets. But the goal would be too build cabins on the property too let vets come and spend time. Do what they can, have some fun. Then let other vets come have some fun. It doesn't mean they have to do anything over and above what they can do (no matter what that may be), just enjoy their time. Maybe after a few, they will move to the area and volunteer to help other vets. It would be nice to have an atmosphere where the DAV's would not have too fear they were being watched or evaluated and their compensation was not in jeopardy. I know I have days when I can do lots and days when I can't do squat, but worry that someone is watching when I can DO. A Free Atmosphere?? David

That's just it. I don't have to win the lottery. I only need about $35,000. to get going. Of course it's just a start. David

I dream of buying a lot of land (50 acres or more) and starting a farm of some kind just for 100% DAV. too come to, too have something to do. It doesn't matter what you do, just something to take up some time in your life that will help too cope. It doesn't have too be just PTSD, but 100% unemployable DAV's that need something to make them feel useful in life. I have a lot of ideas. I have plenty of monthly money, I have equipment w/experience. I don't have down payment. I found a really nice home with 123.5 acres and can afford the payments but not the down payment. That's MY Dream. David

I am 100% p&t and have dental covered. My local CBOC sent me out to a sub-contractor Periodontist too have some under the gum cleaning. Had it done on 11/06/13. Was in VA ER 11/09 in extreme pain and swelling. today I received call saying infected and the CT scan shows a fractured Jaw. Should I do anything about this or just except "oh we're sorry" David

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/03/31/news/aroostook/registry-would-begin-gathering-information-on-u-s-veterans-exposed-to-toxic-chemicals-at-canadian-base/ hope this helps someone, David

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/24/news/down-east/cutler-man-admits-to-stealing-veterans-benefits/?ref=search David

Yes. I was in the program a few yrs. ago. I was approved to have some things on my tractor Fixed, but when it was determined that Fixing everything would cost more the the tractor was worth, I was abruptly denied and told they would do nothing for me and they did not buy anything with wheels and a motor :( David.

Thank you, Veldrina. I hope the majority of Rating Officers share your attitude. David Sorry for the double post.

Thank you Veldrina. I hope the majority of Rating Officers share you attitude. David

See your VSO and request they make a claim for Special Monthly Compensation K award, Better know as Special K. Expect sometime in the near future a Doctor will give you a physical (prostate exam) and you be scheduled for blood work (testosterone level) and if all is normal you should be granted K. I did not have to go through an appeal process (luckily) but many do, It may have been because all of the Meds. for ED (Viagra-etc.) gave me terrible headaches. David

Thank you Pete, been down that road and have been turned down. requested for home assessment, signed release and sent it in. Haven't heard anything for months. I have no fight left in me, I guess I should just except what I get. I don't want another vet to have too go threw this, It's Not right. ILP should not be allowed to play with vets emotions. David

Pete, could you elaborate a little? David

I wish Congress would stop the Smoke and Mirrors of the ILP. I haven't got anything out of them and I don't have any fight left in me. David

And, what is the deductible for, $3.00 each way?? David

So sorry too hear that Commander Bob, Contact your Senator. If punitive damages were possible, our government would surly be bankrupt for the way the VA has treated so many vets. David

Thanks PR. I'm sorry I meant for this ? to be in the SMC forum. Can a MOD move it? David