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[S&W Winger]

Below are links and contacts for disabled US Veterans:

Appeals http://www.warms.vba.../part1/ch05.doc
Board of Veteran's Appeals http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/
Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page http://www.va.gov/
Directory of Veterans Service Organizations http://www1.va.gov/v...m?template=view
Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp http://www.vba.va.go...exams/index.htm
Due Process http://www.warms.vba.../part1/ch02.doc
Duty to Assist http://www.warms.vba.../part1/ch01.doc
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/
Geriatrics and Extended Care http://www1.va.gov/geriatricsshg/
Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPG http://www.oqp.med.v...us/mus_base.htm
Homeless Veterans http://www1.va.gov/homeless/
Index to Disability Examination Worksheets C&P exams http://www.vba.va.go...exams/index.htm
My Health e Vet http://www.myhealth.va.gov/
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, Schedule of Ratings http://www.warms.vba...rt4/s4_124a.doc
Prosthetics Eligibility http://www1.va.gov/v....asp?pub_ID=337
Publications and Reports http://www1.va.gov/r...ge=gulf_war.htm
Title 38 Pensions, Bonuses & Veterans Relief (also ﾃつｧ 3.317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) http://ecfr.gpoacces...fr3_main_02.tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0&rgn=div6&view=text&node=38:1.0.1.1.5.2&idno=38
Title 38ﾂｧ 4.16 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual. PART A "SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart ﾃ "General Policy in Rating http://ecfr.gpoacces.....96.11&idno=38
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims http://www.vetapp.gov/
Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling Service http://www.va.gov/rcs/Eligibility.htm
Vocational Rehabilitation http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/
War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jersey http://www.wri.med.va.gov/


More links/contacts:


The Paralyzed Vets of America:

http://www.pva.org/site/c.ajIRK9NJLcJ2E/b.6305401/k.BCBB/Home.htm



Here is the phone number for the US Veterans Health Benefits Service Center:

877 222 8387


A local Social Worker could also help with many concerns and issues:

http://www.socialwork.va.gov/socialworkers.asp

If you need social work assistance contact Social Work at your local VA Hospital [link below].

VA Hospital locator:

http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isflash=1


Besides the computer links and the telephone, you could always just roll into your local VA.

Please read this thread for further info…for example, all you need is your DD-214 in order to qualify for VA benefits! Please know to also just ask, as someone here may have an answer. Airart has first-hand knowledge on this…and Snakeye is the “go to guy” for VA and HUD housing!!

[Snakeye]

Good work Bev...............

[Snakeye]

Unbeknown to some...all honorably discharged US military veterans are qualified for VA health care, whether they served in a combat zone or not...Except for service-connected conditions care is fee based depending on your income..for example...$8.00 per perscription deduction...Also, the VA has eased the requirments for filing and recieving disability benefits for agent orange or PTSD...

[S&W Winger]

Unbeknown to some...all honorably discharged US military veterans are qualified for VA health care, whether they served in a combat zone or not...Except for service-connected conditions care is fee based depending on your income..for example...$8.00 per perscription deduction...Also, the VA has eased the requirments for filing and recieving disability benefits for agent orange or PTSD...

Excellent points! My brother's disability level has been increased due to Agent Orange exposure and its effects...and PTSD is finally seen for its true devastation...there are counsellors with whom Vets may speak and receive assistance with filing...I will try to get a direct name and number if possible...

The Paralyzed Vets of America:

http://www.pva.org/site/c.ajIRK9NJLcJ2E/b.6305401/k.BCBB/Home.htm

[edlee]

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[airart1]

i use mine all the time, new equipment, anything u need, especially fully disabled, para-quads, the only thing with me is i didnt know it for 15 years!!! dumb butt me for not checking, would of saved me a couple 100 grand or so......just in insurance payments.........when i closed my stores in 2000, i was paying 1600 a month for private insurance.......they run me thru the ringer with tests once a year in the memphis SCI care unit, at least u get all the equipment u need and piece of mind, plus if your service connected they will totally remodel your house if non-service connected they have a 1 time allowance of 1200 bucks, not alot but does help, in 3 years i've gotten 2 chairs 4 cushions 2 extra set of spinergys and 2 shower benches, and i mean the nice 500 dollar ones, basically i get new stuf every year and if u have a low income, i dont know what the cut off is but no deductible on any meds or equipment.....then i use my local VA for GP, but i still keep a private urologist........best 4 years i spent, i've already got my money from them, plus my flap surgery was free and they took darn good care of me........just need your dd 214! oh and they will of course pay for a mod on your vehicle every 4-5 years, u have to buy the vehicle and they prefer new, so they will do a 20 grand mod on you a van every 4-5 years, sweet or any other vehicle, i've been looking at the new GMC 4x4 that they do a drop floor and the whole side of the truck is the ramp, its pretty sweet.......if your a veteran its a no brainer......

[S&W Winger]

i use mine all the time, new equipment, anything u need, especially fully disabled, para-quads, the only thing with me is i didnt know it for 15 years!!! dumb butt me for not checking, would of saved me a couple 100 grand or so......just in insurance payments.........when i closed my stores in 2000, i was paying 1600 a month for private insurance.......they run me thru the ringer with tests once a year in the memphis SCI care unit, at least u get all the equipment u need and piece of mind, plus if your service connected they will totally remodel your house if non-service connected they have a 1 time allowance of 1200 bucks, not alot but does help, in 3 years i've gotten 2 chairs 4 cushions 2 extra set of spinergys and 2 shower benches, and i mean the nice 500 dollar ones, basically i get new stuf every year and if u have a low income, i dont know what the cut off is but no deductible on any meds or equipment.....then i use my local VA for GP, but i still keep a private urologist........best 4 years i spent, i've already got my money from them, plus my flap surgery was free and they took darn good care of me........just need your dd 214! oh and they will of course pay for a mod on your vehicle every 4-5 years, u have to buy the vehicle and they prefer new, so they will do a 20 grand mod on you a van every 4-5 years, sweet or any other vehicle, i've been looking at the new GMC 4x4 that they do a drop floor and the whole side of the truck is the ramp, its pretty sweet.......if your a veteran its a no brainer......

Excellent first hand info! Thanks airart!

[Snakeye]

[quote name='airart1' If your a veteran its a no brainer......

*Even if one goes over the income cut-off and are not service connected the co-pay for meds is only $9.00 per 30 day supply and an office visit is $15 while specialty visits are fifty bucks.Not bad really.. Whether over-incomed or under-incomed one still gets free wheelchairs, ramps, lift for the truck and tons more
plus once a year spinal cord clinic...I've been going to the VA since 1990.......

Edited by Snakeye, 27 March 2011 - 01:17 AM.

[airart1]

sweet, sure wished i'd known that 20 years ago, i'm a dumba$$!.......should of checked...........

Edited by airart1, 27 March 2011 - 07:15 AM.

[Snakeye]

sweet, sure wished i'd known that 20 years ago, i'm a dumba$$!.......should of checked...........

Its a good thing to make our fellow vets with sci aware of what the va has to offer cause it's kinda tragic so many just don't know...

[airart1]

it truely is, because we as a whole cant afford private insurance to cover our disabilities........

[S&W Winger]

This excellent post reminded me that I should have better highlighted the PVA for the Vets on these threads:

http://www.apparelyzed.com/forums/topic/18230-veterans-caregiver-stipend/





Paralyzed Vets of America:


http://www.pva.org/s...k.BCBB/Home.htm

[rollingtrouble]

The VA is the only place I go for my medical care. They hook me up with anything I need, handcycles, off road wheelchairs the best!!! I've heard alot of bad stories about the VA ,but in the eight years of experience I've had with them I've got nothing but praise for the care I get. They are the best in my opinion, the Audie Murphy SCI clinic in San Antonio is top notch and the people there are so nice and really professional! I'm a member of PVA and suggest any vet in our situation become a member of this organization, they are our advocate and have helped me tremendously in navigating through the VA system. I know here in my area all the SCI clinics have a PVA rep on site ready to help.

[S&W Winger]

Here is the phone number for the US Veterans Health Benefits Service Center:

877 222 8387

[Snakeye]

Joining PVA can be very helpful..I've been a member for four years and they can assist one thru the proccess to get help...

[airart1]

rollingtrouble, i got a friend that moved here from arizona and he loved the VA there, but he sure doesnt think much of it here in tn. but they've treated me great, he says i'm nuts that its not even in the same ballpark as arizona's......

[airart1]

they should pin this thread, there was someone the other day looking for links and knowledge if her husband was eligable, but a simple google will do all u need........va.gov.......

[Snakeye]

The VA is much better than it was 20-25 years ago when it was a cattle-call operation...of course some VA's seem better than others...Oklahoma City is an outstanding medical center connected to the OU medical school...

[S&W Winger]

My brother is a mental health therapist in northern VA, outside DC...working with getting VA benefits going for a few vets right now...once "in" it usually goes well, but the paperwork and absurd directions still baffle many...finding the right case/benefits admin person works wonders...dot i's and cross t's, document everything!

VA hospital in DC a great place but difficult to get to, with no highway in, just surface roads...but plenty of real help there...

Beautiful VA hospital down the road from me here in FL...mixed reports, but still, mostly good and worth the effort,of course, to "get in" and receive care...


Remember, Snakeye is a good "go to" guy for the ins and outs of VA workings along with HUD housing! Air art also knows the VA's workings! Hey, Rollingtrouble could help, too! Let's get the word out to vets re: all the benefits available...!

[Jeanette]

I am a proud veteran of 14 years in the Air National Guard January 1984- august 1997
WA Air National Guard 1/1984- 8/85
Idaho Air National Guard 8/85 -8/86
CA Air National Guard 8/86- 8/98

I worked as a Ground Radio Operator. I learned morse code I put up our own antennas. My job was to provide communication wherever it was needed.
In WA I was in rapid deployment flight
In Idaho, I worked on providing communications to the F4 and taking down specific information and passit along to correct personnel
In CA, I did a variety of different communication jobs. I left my last unit as a staff sgt. I supervised 5 other RO.

It was the military that helped pay for my college education. It also gave me a sense of unity with my fellow soldiers. it was difficult to leave my 2 babies so I left the military.

I thank all our VETRANS for their SERVICE. I salute you!

[Snakeye]

I am a proud veteran of 14 years in the Air National Guard January 1984- august 1997
WA Air National Guard 1/1984- 8/85
Idaho Air National Guard 8/85 -8/86
CA Air National Guard 8/86- 8/98

I worked as a Ground Radio Operator. I learned morse code I put up our own antennas. My job was to provide communication wherever it was needed.
In WA I was in rapid deployment flight
In Idaho, I worked on providing communications to the F4 and taking down specific information and passit along to correct personnel
In CA, I did a variety of different communication jobs. I left my last unit as a staff sgt. I supervised 5 other RO.

It was the military that helped pay for my college education. It also gave me a sense of unity with my fellow soldiers. it was difficult to leave my 2 babies so I left the military.

I thank all our VETRANS for their SERVICE. I salute you!

Outstanding..Thank you for your service as well...

[airart1]

they recategorized me this year to a 4, i don't have to pay a deductible on any benefits, hospital stays, supplies, etc......i assumed the paraplegia....... do you use your benefits Jeanette, i hope you do, it is alot better than it ever was, even the bad places are better than alot of small private hospitals.........they at least have all the new equipment, which is cool........i'm also thank you for your love of country.........

Edited by airart1, 19 May 2011 - 03:50 PM.

[Jeanette]

they recategorized me this year to a 4, i don't have to pay a deductible on any benefits, hospital stays, supplies, etc......i assumed the paraplegia....... do you use your benefits Jeanette, i hope you do, it is alot better than it ever was, even the bad places are better than alot of small private hospitals.........they at least have all the new equipment, which is cool........i'm also thank you for your love of country.........

I honestly don't know if I qualify for any medical benefits through the VA. I'm not sure how to find out
Jeanette

[airart1]

sure you do, you just need your dd-214 and fill out the form and send it in......va,gov

Edited by airart1, 19 May 2011 - 06:20 PM.

[S&W Winger]

The links in the first post are now fixed, the broken links deleted, and most info/links added to the first post for ease of newbies finding this thread...

Here's hoping all our Veterans [and everyone for that matter, of course!] receive the best of care...

Carry on as Living reminders...Memorial Day is upon us to honor those fallen for freedom...


Thank you and those no longer with us, for your service...

[airart1]

cool bev, that will help alot, it needed pinned............