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Ftca Claim / Bay Pines,fla./ Need Help Elders?

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the lawyer has requested a meeting on 12/10/07..how should i prepare??what should i expect? thanks, william

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Florida law on tape recording shouldn't apply as the VA is federal property. Also, state sales tax rules do not apply on purchases made at the VA.

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Great idea about the reporter! Hadn't thought of that angle

the Regional counsel has replied to Sen nelsons office that there was no need for an institutional disclosure and the matter is being handled.mmmm jim, he may very well have the records in his office,and already back from Georgia..don't know. he did tell me he,s leaving on a road trip on the 14th ,somewhere, work related, and wishes to address this issue before he leaves. thats all i know so far..i will keep you posted and jim, pete , others i truly appreciate your assistance..remember, leave no man behind!!regards William n

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If you took a reporter from the St. Pete Time with you the VA would just ^%$# their pants. I doubt they would talk with you. No lawyer is going to discuss this stuff in front of a reporter of a very hostile newspaper. However, you could try and I would like to hear the result.

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ON FTCA claims here in St Petersburg Fl, they have to be filed in Tampa as it is the closest

Federal Court. The judge there will court order mediation after the claim is filed, if there is

no resolve at mediation then the case will continue. And that's the way it works -------

been there -- done it ---- FTCA are not handeled in a VARO office. And NO, my Attorney and I were NOT ALLOWED TO TAPE either AUDIO or VIDEO of the mediation.

I had a check within 10 days of our mediated agreement -- and I paid my Attorney her % out of it.

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hey carlie, this vet is familiar with that process, where im at right now is the administative process..keep in mind i only filed in October.I feel that there is enough heat on the Regional Counsel[i know their not scared]to bring about a resolution soon. this is a feel out process here, as i live here currently..easy access for them, :mellow: but yet i have to go out at nite like a ninja..i will follow all's advice and take heed..i will bring my boxing gloves..william n

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