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I have 4 bulged disc in my lower back , I am 57 and at 90 %, I have a 40% for my lower back , can I get a permanent for my back

Why are they making it so hard to get our ID’s?

VA told me that “Annual Training is not considered Active Duty for VA purposes”

Exactly sir and people will do that or they'll even bring their pets in the stores that claim that their pet friendly but on the outside it says service dogs only and if you contact the corporate to verify they say they are not a pet friendly they do not belong in the store with their pet and they should not have the dog in a shopping cart for that matter. However they do do this and then in 7 Mile Middlebelt Livonia the Dollar Tree there intentionally allows DC people to come in with their pets for profit at the expense of the safety of the customers and handlers like yourself and myself will have a service animal of medical alert as well as cardiac alert service animal and we have to deal with this and when we report it to the police department after the person comes up to us and tries to harass us with their dog who does not belong in that store can we call it out and we will go to contact the police about it because they are harassing Us in the store they're trying to get their dog so called socialized in that store that has no place to be there and the store then retaliates against the Handler with a disability and then tells the police department you know that their pet friendly establishment and they Welcome All Pets there when on the outside it says otherwise when you contact the corporate and they get away with this and they are never held accountable nor is the person who is assaulted harass us as a Handler a service dog who are the victims of the situation and the police department says well anybody can have a pet in his store it could be a pet friendly he cares and he's not going to do anything about it so this is a disservice to handlers with service dogs. And when you contact the cities like Livonia Michigan and the mayor's office and talk to them about this because you find out you're not the only victim of the situation and the police department is failing to is here to protocol and serve out a fine to the store for violating Federal Ada laws and not complying and that they are not friendly under their corporate and HR verifying that they are not they should not they should not be walking me anybody with pets in there and saying that they're probably when they are not. And that pet owner who assaulted and harass me should have been facing prison time and the classroom misdemeanor but again cities are letting these people off the hook with you know fake victimhood race hustle card and or trying to use equity to diverse inclusion to undermine real handlers and service dogs like you or me by letting people bring their pets in that do not belong there and then the police do not do their job about it and remove them and cite the store for breaking federal laws

At my local post the VSO doesn’t even pick up his phone

This guy leaves a lot out. Seek your advice elsewhere this is mostly wrong.

Can someone file a VA21-22 without the consent/knowledge of the veteran when filing for an apportionment giving a DAV POA?

I am a National Guard Soldier who was placed on Title 32 502(f) Active Duty for Covid Operations. I was on Title 32 502(f) Active Duty for 2 years ( June 2019 until June 2022 ). On November 11, 2019, the VA sent me to do a Sleep Study. Then, I was admitted to do a Sleep Study for Fitting in February 2020. Thus, I was Diagnosed with OSA at that time. Finally, in October 2021, the VA issued me an actual CPAP Machine. As you can see, all of these took place while I was on Active Duty. My Struggle is understanding 'Why did the VA denied my Claim for Sleep Apnea for Service Connection? During my filing, I submitted my Task-Force-Covid DD214, My Medical Profile which contained Sleep Apnea, and the Sleep Study Notes. Still, they denied my Claim. Please help me with this ? As a fellow Veteran can you please give me some advice on going forward with this?.......Am I not considered Service Connected because I was on Title 32(f) ?

Yes, yes, and yes ❤

hey dad when you coming back?

I do have a question that seems hard to find a answer to. If you have active duty time to include 3 Deployments from 2003 -2011. During that time you went from AGR (2004- 2008)and back to Reservist and did stateside and overseas deployments from 2008- 2011 then went back Reserve from 2011 to 2015 what's your end date in relation to filing claims? Is it the end of your last DD214 coming off active (2011) or is it the end of your Reserve enlistment which would be 2015? I'm confused to how this will work for me.

Can i talk about it with my bartender?

So your saying if your deemed P&T the va will not schedule for futher evaluation? I herd the VA sends an evaluation every 5 years?

I'm 64, 100% disabled homeless veteran. I'm Being denied housing through Hudvash because of my disability rating. It took 2 years to get a primary care giver here in my hometown of lacrosse wisconsin. I had my evaluation done in Boston. Last April both of my kynedys shut down. Mayo clinic put a catheter in me. There were no follow up appointments. 4 months later i had a appointment with the kidney doctor, he didn't notice that they didn't replace the catheter with a new one, once per month. I went into emergency a few days later, i was peeing around the catheter. It was growing in me. With nothing for pain the nurse pulled it out, i was bleeding. She wanted to put a new one in while i was bleeding. I said no way. A week later i went to the hospital for antibiotics because i was peeing infection. They told me i had to wait a week. A friend gave me a ride to Tomah VA hospital. Got the antibiotics that same day. I was peeing infection for a hole month. No lawyers would take my case. Board, probono, other lawyers i call out of state. At the time my kidneys shutdown, i told them i had a hernia. No medical treatment since April. I'm in a tent no one is willing to do anything. Thanks for listening. There's not alot i can do. My greatest ohoner when i was in, was 1 of 20 picked off the base , in congratulation on supporting the base by Ohamar Bradley.

Is there income limit applying for TDIU? Is retirement pensions count as income for d purpose of TDIU??? Thanks

I might be getting employed by the VSO as a representative and I'm so excited to help vets get the benefits they deserve!

A new HUD VASH video would be great

Glad you’re back !

Yeah but the military says bc I choose to join the guard to protect America from invaders I'm not a veteran ...you didn't go fight someone else's war so you are less than ....I was on call 24 7 my friend went to Iraq after 911 she came back in pieces in a body bag ..it's hurtful to not be considered anything and the ARNG doesn't help with Thier moronic commercial calling it part time service....anyways that's 20yrs of frustration thanx for all you do

This guy is misinformed,bad.

In broward county im watching homeless veterans get turned away from assistance.

I received 100% P&T TDIU in 2020. However, in 2021 I was given 100% P&T based on my disabilities backdated to 2018. My VA Summary of Benefits says that I am 100% P&T based on TDIU but then it also says that I became totally and permanently disabled due to my service-connected disabilities on OCT 29, 2018. I am very confused as I was an international school teacher working overseas and would like to do this again. My current combined total rating is 100% so can I work or not?

Can I start my own business and work for myself?

When it says 65 years of age or permanent and total, is that the 100% total and permanent VA disability compensation they are talking about?

Great job Bill

I have just received my IU and I was working part time but not able to make the income over the federal poverty level. Would I have to quit my part time job

Yes, this helped. But unfortunately I dont trust the IRS and the VA when it comes to money. Its difficult for me to take that step. Im at 100% T&P and legit. Just scared of the whole damn thing

I’m rated at 70% IU, paid at 100%. I’m in the process of putting in claims for 100% PTSD and 100% TBI. With either case, can I win the lottery or an investment pay off where I receive a lifetime income from losing my VA Disability?

Hello, Does this still apply after you left active duty (over 5years) and go reserves again? If you get hurt during reserves drill or has to be like where you are actives for a long time while on reserves and you get injured? Can still file for VA disability while on reserves correct?

Just got my 100% P&T today!!! Awesome.

Thank you brother, just reminded me of something that I forget about occasionally. Pain and hyper vigilance compound each other and make me snap. I get excellent care at VA but still have many bad days. Also, as long as we have each other, we are not truly alone.

During a conversation, someone mentioned that when a soldier is killed in a war zone , the casket sent to the family for burial is actually EMPTY !! Where are the remains ? Is this true ?

Im 67yr on 80% service cont but pd 100% unemply and totally and permanently disabled both awarded back in 2000, what happens if i start buying rental properties or start a property investing business and don't collect income -rolling it

I was awarded 100% TDIU just a few days ago in July 2023. I do not want to sit around in my butt for the rest of my life, so I have to find a job that will work with my disabilities. What’s the max I can make per yr as a single guy without getting raising eyebrows?

I got my 100% P&T in December. I actually have an appeal that is still pending a hearing. Honestly, this really cant HELP me in any way. I dont think would hurt either, but why waste people's time with this? Is there a way to cancel an appeal? Might sound silly , but by me getting out of the way, mabey also someone else can move ahead just a little bit also

I am rated 50% PTSD service connected. I am wanting to increase it. I plan on filing myself. The forms I need to fill out are the intent to file,526EZ, and the 4138, is this correct?

People think it must be nice to get P&T. Let me tell u first hand no it’s not. It sucks because a part of u can never get back to normal.

My husbands' rating is 90%. The VA told him to apply for IU. He has not worked since 2001. The form ask for employment info for last 5 years worked. Do I need to research and provide his employment info from 2001?

I'll permentally and total confussed

Hello I am at 80% w/70% PTSD 10% Tintus and Receiving IU and wanted to ask can I work if so are their limitations.

Very helpful. Thank you.

Is it possible to withdraw a differed claim? I have 3 differed but i already hit 100%P&T.

does my wife qualify for full medical benefits if im accepted?

Great short video with all the points made clearly. Thank you.

My combined rate is 120% but VA math puts it at 80%. I've been put at 100% for unemployable. I have had two cardiac ablations and defibrillator implanted. Next month I have open heart surgery to repair my tricuspid valve. What do I have to do to change my service connected disability to permanent and total disability? I was in iraq in 2003 first wave also exposed to burn pits. Burning shit detail ect.

I am P&T should I have filed because I was diagnosed with chronic asthmatic bronchitis. Could that mess me up.

Thank you for all the good info, became a subscriber. I have 3 years left to retire.

I have 100% for over two years....should I request for it to be P&T?

I'm at 100 combined but they will not take the iu off can I go to work?

I am rated 100% p&t and unemployabilty. The gave me a boost over the monthly payment for loss of a creative organ and extra for adding my wife. Would rather have health back instead of the money but can see that’s not gonna happen.