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Stretch: This one looks the closet to what you've got to me: The plain-bellied Watersnake http://www.herpsofarkansas.com/Snake/Nerod...me=2C3V6907.jpg Description: "The general coloration of the Plain-bellied Watersnake can be brown, green, or gray. In Arkansas, the belly color is a plain yellow or cream. Like other nonvenomous watersnakes, it has several dark, vertical lines that outline the upper lip scales. The scales are strongly keeled and the anal plate is divided. Two subspecies, the Yellow-bellied Watersnake (N. e. flavigaster) and Blotched Watersnake (N. e. transversa), occur in the state. Adults of the Yellow-bellied subspecies usually have a plain-colored back, whereas adults of the Blotched subspecies usually retain more of a juvenile patterning into adulthood. Patterned adults have a series of faint, light colored crossbars bordered in black that run along the backbone. The intergrade zone between these two subspecies in Arkansas is not clearly established. This species can be found living concurrently with other species of watersnakes in and around lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, and drainage ditches. It seems to be more at home in still waters. Due to its behavior, it prefers trees along the edges of waters." I also checked out the Graham's Crayfish snake but it doesn't have the dark lines radiating down from the eye.

Quint7 - I'm thinking positive right along with you. I'm sure it was great to speak to somebody that appeared to be listening for a change. I hope everything goes well for you. Keep us informed!

Dan...Welcome to Hadit!

Welcome to Hadit OhioSeabee!

Many congrats on your successful claim!

Now that I've read each and every submission from 4/16/10 I would like to make the following comment: My heart goes out to all veterans, and their families, that are dealing with Parkinson's disease. It's such a horrendous disease. It's wonderful to see how the Parkinson's community has come together to push for more clear definitions of the disease so that our veterans and their families can get the attention & care they deserve.

I've been checking regulations.gov every 2-3 days to read comments on the AO proposed regs. Amazed to see the site has jumped from 4 pages of comments to 9 pages in 1 day! Now I have to dig thru all of them! Up to this date, most all have been constructive.

Pete53 They truly ignore us, don't they? I guess they figure we'll dry up and fly away! Had to laugh because I figured I'd get a response similar to yours! Heck, I'm just going to put C's info on it, the CBOC's address and appointment date on it and mail it in. We'll see what happens.

At the VAMC they will only pay travel pay on the day of service but the CBOC's don't have a travel pay agent so they give you this form. You wouldn't believe it if you saw it. It's like somebody found an old form and ran it thru a copy machine on an angle, cutting off the form numbers. They didn't bother to print the instructions, nor do they bother to tell you what portion needs to be filled in. The mailing address is handwritten in the top margin. Then they attached the Benefits Fact sheet, again handwriting the mailing address/phone # in the top margin. I guess that's their way of saying, oh yeah, you deserve to get this but we're not helping you. The gal that handed it to C said nobody (??) had ever asked for one before. Hard to believe that!

You may be right LarryJ. I most likely shouldn't do this because it'll cause even more trouble, but I think I'll phone the Travel Office (since there is a phone number on the fact sheet C received) on Monday and see what I can find out about these forms. I hate to do it but maybe, just maybe, I will get some answers.

Hi akwidow, Thanks for your reply on this. I really appreciate it. My thoughts go along the same line as yours, except the VA gave my husband the 3542 form with their signature as verification of his appointment. So, in my mind, we have to return this form to have proper verification. C generally goes to the VAMC for his appointments, getting his travel pay when he leaves, so this a new process for us.

Welcome 1lonewolf!

I've run into a situation that I'd really appreciate some Hadit help with. CHR49 went for an appointment at his VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic the other day and asked for a travel voucher when he left. The receptionist handled him a signed/dated, poorly copied, barely legible form which I have finally identified as a VA 3542 (Beneficiary). I searched for this form on Hadit and found links which ran me into computer issues. I've also searched every gov form site I can find and have found that this form is no longer in use :o . What I'm looking for is the instructions so I can properly fill this thing out and get it into the mail. If I could get my hands on a legible form with the instructions intact I'd print it off so my husband could carry some with him for use in the future. The clinic might even appreciate a legible copy :) ! Many thanks to anybody that can help me! CHR's wife - Kathy

Welcome to Hadit EdB!

The date you filed the claim :)

Tried Facebook and it wasn't for me -- but I have several family members that are fans so I'll warn them! Thanks for the info Skunk

You've made an excellent point here PR! Thanks for adding this valuable information.

Not sure where you got 60% for PTSD VA rates it at 10-30-50-70 & 100% per regulations: http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/bookc.html#q See 4.130 - Schedule of Ratings - Mental Disorders

Thanks for the link Berta. I've bookmarked it for myself. I agree that everybody should have a will.

It's so good to read that you went for treatment. Being scared about your discharge is to be expected. Just remember that you aren't alone and we'll be waiting to hear more from you.

IMO, it sounds like they are running random drug screens which should show both medications.

Welcome to Hadit Linda

Welcome to Hadit Larry W.

Welcome Schatze. C doesn't have any experience in filing a reconsideration so I'm hoping one of Hadit's finest will come to your aid. If this is the ECA Initiative, I believe you agreed to be represented by your chosen VSO or lawyer. Have you discussed your options with him/her? Whatever you choose to do, be very careful with your deadlines, since you agreed to shorter periods of response, etc. We'll be interested to hear how things work out for you. Best wishes! Chr49's wife - K

Try a Hadit search for "100% and working". You may find some of the info you are looking for there. I think you'll find that whether you are schedular or IU makes a difference. Kathy