Wounded Warrior

[Vycan]

Gents,

Great to see so many interpretations and perceptions. Gives a lot to think on.

Recap:
1. Not everyone agrees with WWP
2. All seem to be in favor or charities of some sort
3. Disagreements with VA benefits
4. SilverEagle Reminded everyone there was an option outside of veterans charities

[dwightdi]

It is up to WBCCI's executive board to decide who the WBCCI money goes to. If you have concerns, tell your Region President or member of the EC. The EC should review charity's efficiency rating before making commitments. No charity or government department is perfect.

[Protagonist]

Originally Posted by dwightdi

It is up to WBCCI's executive board to decide who the WBCCI money goes to. If you have concerns, tell your Region President or member of the EC.

Already done.

[featherbedder]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

Scream away....thats your right.

I'm only referencing VA disability benefits, I know of no asset restrictions.
If John McCain can qualify.....maybe you need a better advocate.

Bob

I was denied VA benefits because my wife and my pensions are to high, they also denied a close friend same grounds. He is nam vet 100% and 60% agent orange & heart, finally he got benes after many revues and delays and intervention by sen. and congressman. I got my card after his stepson that is slightly disabled marine knew some one at VA but I am only 1 level down from top as useless except for discounts where given for vets, no med benes, okay with me as medicare is great and I pay for meds. myself I do not have any expensive meds. The horror storys about VA are true, also friend has to go for revue every yr. to see if is still disabled and he only has 1 leg

[TG Twinkie]

And now we have another liar running the VA. What's next?


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[ROBERT CROSS]

I'll say again there are no asset restriction's on DISABILITY benefits.

VA Disability

"VA Disability is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while the veteran was on active duty or were made worse by active military service. (It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care).

VA Disability benefits are tax-free. Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation if they have a service-related disability and they were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.

Notice that there aren't any income restrictions for VA Disability! This is because if the VA finds the veteran's condition to be service connected, it is admitting that the veteran's service played a major role in their condition and the veteran should be compensated as a result.

Obviously, a veteran's current income should have no role in this "service connected" determination – and it doesn't."

From DAV benefit guide.



I'll admit the reviews do take time, my most recent approval took 18 months, retroactive to the date of the claim.

I have a review open now.

My first claim in 1972 took 4 months.

!990-2015....25yrs of undeclared conflict tends to slow things down a bit.

POI... you can't claim a 160% disability. But spouse's and dependents may be eligible for added compensation.

Bob