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And what about the Vets who were have not paid in enouigh Social Security? Take their comp and they get

600 for SSI.

VA compensation is just what is says, It is compensation the Vet has earned. With benefits at the 100 percent rate. It is not a retirement program.

Also remember Veterans Comp the next time the Rich Congressmen vote themselves a big raise.

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If I remember the rules right a veteran has to be at least 70% SC with a combined rating with at least one of the disabilities being what 40% , and if a veteran is getting 70% before he is awarded IU then her is already getting to much money to qualify for the SSI award of 652 or whatever ridiculous low sum they grant.

Many of us know that many veterans worked their entire life and when it came time to retire they found that they had no more opportunity to cope with their PTSD thru being a workaholic and no job to go to, so their PTSD symptoms worsened, also they found the SS check and their retirement benefits if they had any did not go very far, so some veterans used the system to increase their retirement benefits, I am not saying all of them did it, but we all know some did it, but as Senator Obama stated at a senate hearing about a year ago, I would rather see one vet who didn't deserve the benefits get them, rather than have one who did deserve them get denied their benefits in an over zealousness to save the government a few dollars.

We all know the reviews, the PTSD screenings, proving the stressors, etc that is required before a veteran can obtain compensation, how many truly believe that there are that many "fraudulently obtaining benefits today, are some of the people awarded IU when they are in fact retired, at the time of the award, yes, and all it appears is they are beefing up the retirement, and the screening will probably see some removed from the IU level. If in fact they attempt to return to work at Wal Mart as a door greeter and can't hold the job down, then by all means reapply for IU, some people need to either work or have something to do, sometimes it is not just about the money, it's to have something to do, and the VARO's do not know how to help these veterans either.

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Read this story:

http://www.vawatchdog.com/old%20newsflashe...0-24-2006-6.htm

Folks wake up... time is coming that veterans benefits are going to become harder and harder to get. Our government can not afford to keep paying veterans, this thanks to a do nothing congress, and a war that has gotten way out of hand..

Now I for one never agreeded that veterans already retired at 65 and above should get IU. I know most veterans don't agree with me but I have seen and even helped many veterans already retired get IU for heart problems after they were retired for 7-10 years. This never made sence to me, but the rules say age cannot be considered in compensation claims. 65% of the New veterans drawing IU are over 60 years old, I agree this has to stop, most of these veterans are retired at 63-65 years of age, so why pay IU when they have already retired? Any way my opinion.... does not always agree with the majority..

Hey Rickb54....what is your disability for and where and when did you serve my friend?

Cavman

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I would not have much to say but what about those 500,000 Veterans who are homeless? What about all the Veterans who take many years for their claims?

I am 100% P&T for over 10 years and 62. I don't think changing the rules will affect me but I still think that there are not enough Veterans drawing 100% instead of to many. However like Rick I have not understood how a Veteran of retirement age would justify TDIU but you can put me on record for saying I am against the VA changing the rules again. That is unless it helps Veterans than it is OK.

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If they goverment can pay almost a TRILLON dollars for bush's war, then they can pay for IU for any Vet, regardless of age.

To use the premis of the war as a reason of any kind to deny benefits or cry poor house is the fault of the people who put these bums in office. We have watched this mess unfold for almost 4 years and we have set on our hands with our mouths shut like good little soldier's, so we have no one to blame but ourselfs.

Veterans once had a voice, and once held many seats in both houses.....Its time for that to happen again.

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"38 C.F.R. 4.16 the veteran must have one disability rated at 60% or two or more disabilities when combined to equal 70% (one of which most be 40%). In the event you don't meet the schedular requirements the Secretary must still consider entitlement under 38 C.F.R. 3.321(:blink:(1)."

You can file a claim for IU without meeting the schedular ratings, as long as your SC disability keeps you from gainful employment. I'm not saying that it's easy, but by law it can be done.

This is why it's important to continue to seek treatment at the VA (or private specialist) after you are aawarded IU, or any SC rate. Just because you won the first battle, you have the burden of proving that you are "currently" disabled.

The VA can bring a veteran back anytime they want for C&P exams, even if they awarded you 100% T/P with no further C&P's scheduled. It's written in the law.

Fraud is one thing, but I find trying to save money shameful!

Boondoc

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