Do all veterans get some sort of disability upon retiring? I realize some obviously deserve it, but what about those who never saw any combat anywhere and never went to combat but still get disability for say carpel tunnel? Has this become the norm? I know someone who faked pain in their wrist in an effort to get disability and they never went to a combat zone.

How does it work? Do they adjust your retirement a percentage where you don't pay taxes on that part?

The second part of your post is correct. You're not getting more money, you're simply lowering the amount the Government takes from you.

You're not automatically entitled to disability upon retiring/separation, if you don't get the ball moving well before you get out, you won't start getting it by your discharge date. It takes a lot of BSing and appointments to attend, but yes, I do know quite a few people who are on disability and haven't even come close to a war zone. The fan favorites are hearing loss, knee problems, back problems, etc.

What if they fraudulently claimed their disability, like my former spouse, who never complained of any pain at any time.

I understand that people get hurt outside the combat zone, but from typing?

How or why would this effect my half of his retirement I receive?

I'm not sure. But I am pretty sure Mohammed Atta's relatives got his Navy pension.

WashingTone Locian Wrote:
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> I'm not sure. But I am pretty sure Mohammed Atta's
> relatives got his Navy pension.


Gee, just when I was starting to see you in a different light, your bulb
burns out. Do you ever get the sense that for every step forward you take, you
actually find yourself two steps backwards?

As a disabled vet that wasn't injured in a combat zone, fuck you.

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You fucking cunt, go away already.

MrMephisto Wrote:
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> As a disabled vet that wasn't injured in a combat
> zone, fuck you.

I guess you can't read because I acknowledged that and you obviously are twisting this as you are known to do, and then have one of your sidekicks chime in, which is all 496 is good for.

Did you fake your disability?



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496 Wrote:
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> You fucking cunt, go away already.


You have no clue what you are talking about, but you

do have a lot of anger. You aren't even a Vet., you're

to spineless for that. You find your strength hiding in

Cyber-space, and there's very little of that considering

you have posters starting threads about how horrible you are,

here you've proved it once again! So, you go away!

spunky Wrote:
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I know someone who faked pain in their
> wrist in an effort to get disability and they
> never went to a combat zone.
>
> How does it work? Do they adjust your retirement
> a percentage where you don't pay taxes on that
> part?

I would be very skeptical. It would be very difficult to "fake" a disability
although there are always exceptions. As far as carpal tunnel being a
legitimate disability, I've never heard of any, but then again...
There are always BS'rs who may have a disability but not be truthful
about what it really is. Unless you see the paperwork, take it with a
grain of salt. I had a friend once who actually applied to the VA for
a Service Connected disability based on "traumatic stress" but he'd never
gone anywhere in the Army except Ft. Leonard Wood and a food inspection depot
in Iowa. He worked Monday-Friday 9-5 and no S&@t details. Lived on a per-diem
for 18 months and had an Army issue car. He was in full "party mode"
the whole time and never touched a rifle after BCT.
The VA laughed at him.

G. I. Joe Wrote:
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> spunky Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> I know someone who faked pain in their
> > wrist in an effort to get disability and they
> > never went to a combat zone.
> >
> > How does it work? Do they adjust your
> retirement
> > a percentage where you don't pay taxes on that
> > part?
>
> I would be very skeptical. It would be very
> difficult to "fake" a disability
> although there are always exceptions. As far as
> carpal tunnel being a
> legitimate disability, I've never heard of any,
> but then again...
> There are always BS'rs who may have a disability
> but not be truthful
> about what it really is. Unless you see the
> paperwork, take it with a
> grain of salt. I had a friend once who actually
> applied to the VA for
> a Service Connected disability based on "traumatic
> stress" but he'd never
> gone anywhere in the Army except Ft. Leonard Wood
> and a food inspection depot
> in Iowa. He worked Monday-Friday 9-5 and no S&@t
> details. Lived on a per-diem
> for 18 months and had an Army issue car. He was in
> full "party mode"
> the whole time and never touched a rifle after
> BCT.
> The VA laughed at him.


Sparing you details and they are numerous, my former had the
nickname, "The Teflon MAN". Plus I saw him returning home
once after I divorced him and once he saw me he started wrapping
his hand. I also remember the subject coming up with him and his
peers.

Thanks for the info, by the way.



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spunky Wrote:
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> MrMephisto Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > As a disabled vet that wasn't injured in a
> combat
> > zone, fuck you.
>
> I guess you can't read because I acknowledged that
> and you obviously are twisting this as you are
> known to do, and then have one of your sidekicks
> chime in, which is all 496 is good for.
>
> Did you fake your disability?

Double fuck you.

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Peace!

Spunky..if you have any more questions about this subject..PM me.

spunky Wrote:
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> Peace!

You're accusing disabled veterans of faking their disabilities. You must be very proud of yourself.

Let me ask you though; are you faking your disability?

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spunky Wrote:
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> Do all veterans get some sort of disability upon
> retiring? I realize some obviously deserve it,
> but what about those who never saw any combat
> anywhere and never went to combat but still get
> disability for say carpel tunnel? Has this become
> the norm? I know someone who faked pain in their
> wrist in an effort to get disability and they
> never went to a combat zone.
>
> How does it work? Do they adjust your retirement
> a percentage where you don't pay taxes on that
> part?

I am a vet and I can say for sure that there are plenty of people who game the system. When it comes time to leave the service all personnel are required to attend a separation class which includes very detailed instructions on how to apply to the VA for disability benefits. The instructor for that portion of the class was a retired E-6 (no combat) who was getting near full disability for sleep apnea and various other BS ailments. IMO, he seemed overly enthusiastic about telling others how to get "as much as you can"!!

Another guy I work with now (no combat) is getting disability for skin bumps he gets from shaving, and for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is known as the best money for anyone who wants to game the system. Basically if you snore and can get it documented by medical you will get some disability- nevermind that you gained 40lbs over the couse of your 20yr career.

The sad part is that a lot of these no-combat-retirees with BS ailments get paid more than the 19 year old Private who is returning from Iraq with missing limbs.

I am currently serving in the USN and this was made clear to me. Disability compensation is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care. The benefits are tax-free.

WashingTone Locian Wrote:
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> I'm not sure. But I am pretty sure Mohammed Atta's
> relatives got his Navy pension.


WTF does this mean?

No One (not even the rain) Wrote:
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> I am currently serving in the USN and this was
> made clear to me. Disability compensation is a
> benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or
> diseases that happened while on active duty, or
> were made worse by active military service. It is
> also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA
> health care. The benefits are tax-free.

Right you are. However, it doesnt pay very much at all. Barely enough
to buy food. If you are receiving a 100% disability, you are required
to report any additional income which will be deducted from your
payments. (this may be dated as I havent kept up in some time)
Best to work under the table for cash only in this situation.

Govt is the Problem Wrote:
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> spunky Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Do all veterans get some sort of disability
> upon
> > retiring? I realize some obviously deserve it,
> > but what about those who never saw any combat
> > anywhere and never went to combat but still get
> > disability for say carpel tunnel? Has this
> become
> > the norm? I know someone who faked pain in
> their
> > wrist in an effort to get disability and they
> > never went to a combat zone.
> >
> > How does it work? Do they adjust your
> retirement
> > a percentage where you don't pay taxes on that
> > part?
>
> I am a vet and I can say for sure that there are
> plenty of people who game the system. When it
> comes time to leave the service all personnel are
> required to attend a separation class which
> includes very detailed instructions on how to
> apply to the VA for disability benefits. The
> instructor for that portion of the class was a
> retired E-6 (no combat) who was getting near full
> disability for sleep apnea and various other BS
> ailments. IMO, he seemed overly enthusiastic
> about telling others how to get "as much as you
> can"!!
>
> Another guy I work with now (no combat) is getting
> disability for skin bumps he gets from shaving,
> and for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is known as the
> best money for anyone who wants to game the
> system. Basically if you snore and can get it
> documented by medical you will get some
> disability- nevermind that you gained 40lbs over
> the couse of your 20yr career.
>
> The sad part is that a lot of these
> no-combat-retirees with BS ailments get paid more
> than the 19 year old Private who is returning
> from Iraq with missing limbs.

OMG!- I almost forgot the best part... the guys who I work with who gets the BS disability benefits also spends half the day on the phone trying get lower health and life insurance premiums because he said the doctor gave him an unfair diagnosis of heart issues-- which causes him to have to pay higher premiums. So you see he tries to have it both ways, f'ing fraud!

And- he is an ultra religious bible school teacher... not sure how that fits in with his scam...

Gov is the problem-

Last summer Spunky told everyone here some crazy story about how she saw Mohammed Atta in a US navy uniform at some VIP event. She's sorta delusional about 9/11. WashingTone is just making fun of her.



Govt is the Problem Wrote:
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> WashingTone Locian Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I'm not sure. But I am pretty sure Mohammed
> Atta's
> > relatives got his Navy pension.
>
>
> WTF does this mean?

Govt is the Problem Wrote:
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> spunky Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Do all veterans get some sort of disability
> upon
> > retiring? I realize some obviously deserve it,
> > but what about those who never saw any combat
> > anywhere and never went to combat but still get
> > disability for say carpel tunnel? Has this
> become
> > the norm? I know someone who faked pain in
> their
> > wrist in an effort to get disability and they
> > never went to a combat zone.
> >
> > How does it work? Do they adjust your
> retirement
> > a percentage where you don't pay taxes on that
> > part?
>
> I am a vet and I can say for sure that there are
> plenty of people who game the system. When it
> comes time to leave the service all personnel are
> required to attend a separation class which
> includes very detailed instructions on how to
> apply to the VA for disability benefits. The
> instructor for that portion of the class was a
> retired E-6 (no combat) who was getting near full
> disability for sleep apnea and various other BS
> ailments. IMO, he seemed overly enthusiastic
> about telling others how to get "as much as you
> can"!!
>
> Another guy I work with now (no combat) is getting
> disability for skin bumps he gets from shaving,
> and for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is known as the
> best money for anyone who wants to game the
> system. Basically if you snore and can get it
> documented by medical you will get some
> disability- nevermind that you gained 40lbs over
> the couse of your 20yr career.
>
> The sad part is that a lot of these
> no-combat-retirees with BS ailments get paid more
> than the 19 year old Private who is returning
> from Iraq with missing limbs.


Thanks for the information. I am all for the military and Vets getting everything they deserve, but like you said where there's a system there are
those who make it their business to exploit it, with no shame! Isn't this the
same symptom we've seen on Wall Street, etc?

TheMeeper Wrote:
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> Gov is the problem-
>
> Last summer Spunky told everyone here some crazy
> story about how she saw Mohammed Atta in a US navy
> uniform at some VIP event. She's sorta delusional
> about 9/11. WashingTone is just making fun of
> her.
>
>
>
> Govt is the Problem Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > WashingTone Locian Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > I'm not sure. But I am pretty sure Mohammed
> > Atta's
> > > relatives got his Navy pension.
> >
> >
> > WTF does this mean?



Meeper, that's defamation! I only reported what I saw...you are experiencing cogintive dissonance. I would take a polygraph to prove it anytime, anywhere!

Govt is the Problem Wrote:
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> Govt is the Problem Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > spunky Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Do all veterans get some sort of disability
> > upon
> > > retiring? I realize some obviously deserve
> it,
> > > but what about those who never saw any combat
> > > anywhere and never went to combat but still
> get
> > > disability for say carpel tunnel? Has this
> > become
> > > the norm? I know someone who faked pain in
> > their
> > > wrist in an effort to get disability and they
> > > never went to a combat zone.
> > >
> > > How does it work? Do they adjust your
> > retirement
> > > a percentage where you don't pay taxes on
> that
> > > part?
> >
> > I am a vet and I can say for sure that there
> are
> > plenty of people who game the system. When it
> > comes time to leave the service all personnel
> are
> > required to attend a separation class which
> > includes very detailed instructions on how to
> > apply to the VA for disability benefits. The
> > instructor for that portion of the class was a
> > retired E-6 (no combat) who was getting near
> full
> > disability for sleep apnea and various other BS
> > ailments. IMO, he seemed overly enthusiastic
> > about telling others how to get "as much as you
> > can"!!
> >
> > Another guy I work with now (no combat) is
> getting
> > disability for skin bumps he gets from shaving,
> > and for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is known as
> the
> > best money for anyone who wants to game the
> > system. Basically if you snore and can get it
> > documented by medical you will get some
> > disability- nevermind that you gained 40lbs
> over
> > the couse of your 20yr career.
> >
> > The sad part is that a lot of these
> > no-combat-retirees with BS ailments get paid
> more
> > than the 19 year old Private who is returning
> > from Iraq with missing limbs.
>
> OMG!- I almost forgot the best part... the guys
> who I work with who gets the BS disability
> benefits also spends half the day on the phone
> trying get lower health and life insurance
> premiums because he said the doctor gave him an
> unfair diagnosis of heart issues-- which causes
> him to have to pay higher premiums. So you see he
> tries to have it both ways, f'ing fraud!
>
> And- he is an ultra religious bible school
> teacher... not sure how that fits in with his
> scam...


Its not just the military and the VA. Years ago, I lived in DC and
knew a lot of cops. It was very easy for them to qualify for a
disability. One in particular had a minor car accident and qualified.
As soon as the paperwork was dry, he went to work on the Metro as
a carpenter/laborer. He used to brag and laugh openly about it and
encouraged others to do the same. Sad, but its only taxpayers money
right?

spunky Wrote:
> Meeper, that's defamation! I only reported what I saw...you are experiencing cogintive dissonance. I would take a polygraph to prove it anytime,
anywhere!


So I'm experiencing "cognitive dissonance" because I don't believe some batshit looney story about your encounters with the 9/11 hijackers at the Navy Yard and Dave & Busters? As if any sane person on earth would believe your nonsense.

Oh, and I bet you would pass a lie detector test. There is no doubt in my mind that you believe those cockamamie stories are true. That is what is so fucked up about it.

Didn't you also have government agents following you and messing with your bank account?

I heard about a piece of shit that claimed he was traumatized by 9/11 while on active duty so he could tap into a relief fund that DoD set up. He didn't work in the area that got hit, and he wasn't even in the building that day, but he got it anyway.

Yes, I do think that's bullshit, especially because I'm on disability for very real reasons.

You should also note that you don't receive any money at all if you're 30% or less disabled. Carpal tunnel would probably not merit a more than 30% disability rating (my fractured back and chronic pain rated a 10%).

Finally, I will point out the hypocrisy of Spunky bemoaning people for taking disability money (i.e. taxpayer money) she doesn't think they deserve while also worrying about how it's going to affect her collecting her husband's retirement (i.e. taxpayer money) that she doesn't deserve.

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TheMeeper Wrote:
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> spunky Wrote:
> > Meeper, that's defamation! I only reported
> what I saw...you are experiencing cogintive
> dissonance. I would take a polygraph to prove it
> anytime,
> anywhere!
>
>
> So I'm experiencing "cognitive dissonance" because
> I don't believe some batshit looney story about
> your encounters with the 9/11 hijackers at the
> Navy Yard and Dave & Busters? As if any sane
> person on earth would believe your nonsense.
>
Don't you know that it takes guts to tell the truth,
this is something you know nothing about. Ck. out
my response to a post of yours on my thread of that
Noise I heard last weekend.

> Oh, and I bet you would pass a lie detector test.
> There is no doubt in my mind that you believe
> those cockamamie stories are true. That is what
> is so fucked up about it.

I am not F*%^ed up, you don't want to face the possibilities
of it being true. Where did you think I gather such details
on that event? I was there and it happened...if you don't believe
it that doesn't give you the right to defame me with such anger as you have.
That demonstrates a person who's insecure, afraid and terribly close-minded, which has been the character you've demonstrated within this site.

>
> Didn't you also have government agents following
> you and messing with your bank account?

NO! You really need to stop hanging out with 496 and WTL, because you are beginning to sound like them. Besides what's your point here? Oh, yea...you
have no point!

MrMephisto Wrote:
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> I heard about a piece of shit that claimed he was
> traumatized by 9/11 while on active duty so he
> could tap into a relief fund that DoD set up. He
> didn't work in the area that got hit, and he
> wasn't even in the building that day, but he got
> it anyway.
>

This sounds squirrely, he must have suffered in some way.

> Yes, I do think that's bullshit, especially
> because I'm on disability for very real reasons.
>
>
> You should also note that you don't receive any
> money at all if you're 30% or less disabled.
> Carpal tunnel would probably not merit a more than
> 30% disability rating (my fractured back and
> chronic pain rated a 10%).

It would seem that your disability is much more legit, yet
how can it only be 10%, that hardly seems fair compared to
someone with carpal tunnel.

>
> Finally, I will point out the hypocrisy of Spunky
> bemoaning people for taking disability money (i.e.
> taxpayer money) she doesn't think they deserve

Once again you are trying to put words in my mouth, shame on you.

> while also worrying about how it's going to affect
> her collecting her husband's retirement (i.e.
> taxpayer money) that she doesn't deserve.

Who are you to say I don't deserve it? The government says I do, which
is why I get it...you obviously don't know what you're talking about. Anyone
married to a military person for more then 20 yrs., gets half their retirement and they most definitely deserve it as much or even more then you feel you deserve
disability. I am not going into the how's and why's military spouses deserve what they get, considering the source. You are a woman hating insecure little man, which is why you are all alone and will always be.

"NO! You really need to stop hanging out with 496 and WTL, because you are beginning to sound like them. Besides what's your point here? Oh, yea...you
have no point!"

Yep, we hang out together and brainstorm ways to "defame" you.
Get a clue you brainless twit.

spunky Wrote:
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> Who are you to say I don't deserve it? The
> government says I do, which
> is why I get it...you obviously don't know what
> you're talking about. Anyone
> married to a military person for more then 20
> yrs., gets half their retirement and they most
> definitely deserve it as much or even more then
> you feel you deserve
> disability. I am not going into the how's and
> why's military spouses deserve what they get,
> considering the source.

The government, their doctors, their advocates, and the military say I deserve it because of the difficulty my disabilities cause in my life, which is why I get it. The difference here is that I actually earned mine, while you just leech off your husband (that you don't even like) and the taxpayers.


> You are a woman hating
> insecure little man, which is why you are all
> alone and will always be.

Thank you for the free analysis, Freud. I suppose I should change my ways so maybe someday I can be as lucky as your husband and marry an insane cunt that sees terrorists in family restaurants, believes that mexicans break into her house to move shit around, and sees government conpsiracies in her breakfast cereal. He should get a medal for putting up with your bullshit for 20 years.

Maybe you can use the money you get without earning it to go see a top-notch psychiatrist.

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MrMephisto Wrote:
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> spunky Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Who are you to say I don't deserve it? The
> > government says I do, which
> > is why I get it...you obviously don't know what
> > you're talking about. Anyone
> > married to a military person for more then 20
> > yrs., gets half their retirement and they most
> > definitely deserve it as much or even more then
> > you feel you deserve
> > disability. I am not going into the how's and
> > why's military spouses deserve what they get,
> > considering the source.
>
> The government, their doctors, their advocates,
> and the military say I deserve it because of the
> difficulty my disabilities cause in my life, which
> is why I get it. The difference here is that I
> actually earned mine, while you just leech off
> your husband (that you don't even like) and the
> taxpayers.
>
So, you think it's OK to get what I get if I like my EX? You are so stupid!
Ever think that he willing allow this to occurr, along with other pymts, so I wouldn't come forward with info on him, showing him for the "DOG" he truly is?
I don't owe you any sort of explanantion nor shall I go there, but I am getting less then I deserve based on what I suffered.



> > You are a woman hating
> > insecure little man, which is why you are all
> > alone and will always be.
>
> Thank you for the free analysis, Freud. I suppose
> I should change my ways so maybe someday I can be
> as lucky as your husband and marry an insane cunt

If it weren't for me and my help, my ex would never have
been promoted to his rank. But then you have no experience in relationships.

> that sees terrorists in family restaurants,
> believes that mexicans break into her house to
> move shit around, and sees government conpsiracies
> in her breakfast cereal. He should get a medal
> for putting up with your bullshit for 20 years.
>
He was there also on 9/2000 (my ex) and saw the same thing but
won't admit it! Why? You know why, he was military.

> Maybe you can use the money you get without
> earning it to go see a top-notch psychiatrist.

I think you should seek out help...look at you make a fool of
yourself. You are in no position to tell anyone what to do or what
they deserve, only a JERK would do that. Those pain pills are starting
to destroy you...starting?

spunky Wrote:
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> blah blah blah

tl;dr

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blah blah blah
Attachments:

You guys are no different then Chris Brown...get help for yourselves, the world is against you and so am I. You have no redeeming factors to contribute and see abuse your right. This makes you an animal, because you are unable to communicate any other way then getting ugly, abusive and destructive in any and all ways. People as yourselves should be forced into counseling in order to break the cycle of violence.

Chris Brown is the new head of the republican party

spunky Wrote:
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> You guys are no different then Chris Brown...get
> help for yourselves, the world is against you and
> so am I. You have no redeeming factors to
> contribute and see abuse your right. This makes
> you an animal, because you are unable to
> communicate any other way then getting ugly,
> abusive and destructive in any and all ways.
> People as yourselves should be forced into
> counseling in order to break the cycle of
> violence.

If you dislike the regulars here, why do you keep coming back?

Doubtful Wrote:
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> spunky Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > You guys are no different then Chris
> Brown...get
> > help for yourselves, the world is against you
> and
> > so am I. You have no redeeming factors to
> > contribute and see abuse your right. This
> makes
> > you an animal, because you are unable to
> > communicate any other way then getting ugly,
> > abusive and destructive in any and all ways.
> > People as yourselves should be forced into
> > counseling in order to break the cycle of
> > violence.
>
> If you dislike the regulars here, why do you keep
> coming back?


I guess, I just want to know if anyone ever makes it to "OZ"? Ha! Ha!

The leader of the nation's largest veterans organization says he is "deeply disappointed and concerned" after a meeting with President Obama today to discuss a proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veterans who have suffered service-connected disabilities and injuries. The Obama administration recently revealed a plan to require private insurance carriers to reimburse the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in such cases.

"It became apparent during our discussion today that the President intends to move forward with this unreasonable plan," said Commander David K. Rehbein of The American Legion. "He says he is looking to generate $540-million by this method, but refused to hear arguments about the moral and government-avowed obligations that would be compromised by it."

The Commander, clearly angered as he emerged from the session said, "This reimbursement plan would be inconsistent with the mandate 'to care for him who shall have borne the battle' given that the United States government sent members of the armed forces into harm's way, and not private insurance companies. I say again that The American Legion does not and will not support any plan that seeks to bill a veteran for treatment of a service connected disability at the very agency that was created to treat the unique need of America's veterans!"

Morebadnews Wrote:
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> The leader of the nation's largest veterans
> organization says he is "deeply disappointed and
> concerned" after a meeting with President Obama
> today to discuss a proposal to force private
> insurance companies to pay for the treatment of
> military veterans who have suffered
> service-connected disabilities and injuries. The
> Obama administration recently revealed a plan to
> require private insurance carriers to reimburse
> the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in such
> cases.
>
> "It became apparent during our discussion today
> that the President intends to move forward with
> this unreasonable plan," said Commander David K.
> Rehbein of The American Legion. "He says he is
> looking to generate $540-million by this method,
> but refused to hear arguments about the moral and
> government-avowed obligations that would be
> compromised by it."
>
> The Commander, clearly angered as he emerged from
> the session said, "This reimbursement plan would
> be inconsistent with the mandate 'to care for him
> who shall have borne the battle' given that the
> United States government sent members of the armed
> forces into harm's way, and not private insurance
> companies. I say again that The American Legion
> does not and will not support any plan that seeks
> to bill a veteran for treatment of a service
> connected disability at the very agency that was
> created to treat the unique need of America's
> veterans!"


Last I heard Obama came to his senses and backed off this plan,
but he has made a bad impression now with veterans which he won't
be able to fix. In my opinion, veterans and active duty need more
benefits not less.

Spunky

I agree with you 100%
With also RESPECT that VETS deserve! I do not care if you are retired , disabled or what a VET is a VET, Service people are do the upmost Respect to me they are better than our local police.

All service people I have come across are Great people they Fight for our Freedom and make sure we are safe.
Our Military derserves more than what they have, and they derserve to be protected just like they have done for us.
For anyone that has served THANK YOU and you are the greatest.

Did you hear that, Spunky?

I am the greatest.

Mary, you're quite welcome. It was a pleasure servicing your freedom.

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