After 2 years, VA finally responds to veteran

[@tkj2113]

I'm sorry my Bruh in arms! This has me in tears, because I've been there with the frustration, Anxiety, Depression and all other kinds of emotions. They don't care about us after our service to the country!

[@Corion2121]

The VA does a fantastic job at being inept.

[@SpaceRanger187]

They do this on purpose, the want Veterans to give up or K!LL themselves.. Oh you lost legs your in Afghanistan, well it wasn't documented correctly in your file or at all. Doesn't matter if you have pictures and videos and 20 other people were there.. Denied...but can you drop this money off for Ukraine..thanks...Fuking gross.. Veterans cant get benefits but you can do Blow in the White House.. add in all the other problems..Its going to take a Revolution or it will never get any better

[@linzwalker436]

🇺🇸 Thank you for your service

[@dman2547]

I wonder why enlistment numbers are down... I don't know a single fellow service member recommending military service.

[@Steve-ct6ey]

Very true! I have had many parents ask me that same question and my answer is if you can afford college or a trade school do it. Its a gamble, if you get hurt they will medically discharge you into the cesspool of medical care called the VA....

[@shawndale1552]

God watch over him. In Jesus name. We Combat Veterans deserve the best this country can offer. Unless you have served in Combat, you have no idea of the physical and mental battles we fight everyday. I'm a lucky one. God bless you all, who have hearts and minds to care.

[@tamellison2334]

THIS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING HOW THEY TREAT OUR VETS‼️‼️

[@orangeremediation5335]

TOTAL LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE VA!

[@SpaceRanger187]

yup. its 2023, claims should only take a week.. We have computers and AI.. its done on purpose to scam veterans

[@SgtWill]

I am a combat disabled veteran and I too know how unorganized the VA can be. This is why I am going to try my hardest to become a VSO and do my best to help my brothers and sisters.

[@cornellhoward3757]

Intentionally unorganized!

[@zeroturn7091]

*organized

[@SgtWill]

@@zeroturn7091 No, it's most definitely unorganized.

[@dougbergren8035]

Good for you. It's a steep learning curve, but it'll be the best job you'll ever have. See my post above please.

[@choosesomethingfun5608]

Before parting from the military, every member should be REQUIRED to take a three week basic training course in VA policies and procedures. Problem is, they change it every year or two, so neither the VA employees or their contractors can keep up with the changes. In the end, the vet suffers because of the bureaucratic horseshit in every part of VA administration. I have been trying to get new shoes for my fused ankles for two years now, and just got them yesterday. Not nearly as serious as this guy, but still horseshit. As for their medical staff, they fire, or force the resignation of the best and most experienced caregivers so they can hire caregivers who don't know shit about how VA works. The Veteran suffers and the taxpayer gets ripped off.

[@louc8782]

They do this to all of us. I'm glad you guys took the time to help this Brother in Arms, i know how hard I had to struggle to get them properly rate me, or even look at my records. It just a shame how we're treated. Keep the light on this issue and you'll find more men and women like him.

[@thekurtcobainfoundation4200]

This is a DAMN shame. There is no excuse for this. That these Vets go through this for YEARS. 2 YEARS with having to take it to the media before he gets a response? I'm sorry this is NOT good enough. That's ABUSE. They need to go all the way back and give him what he should have been getting all along. And if there is any attorney out there with any kind of heart whatsoever PLEASE would you back these Vets and put together a class action lawsuit AGAINST the VA? What this man and many others have gone through is Abuse, medical malpractice ABSOLUTELY 2 YEARS of NOT getting the help he needs? His condition is far worse now. I PROMISE you this man represents MANY in the same situation. We want ALL our vets taken care of and treated with dignity and respect. A plead to ALL attorneys out there PLEASE HELP. SOS.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go to WAR against the VA on behalf of these men. 🤬😡😡😡 Thanks for the update. And because of YOU (news channel 8) one was rescued from this BRUTAL system.

[@terencebanyahudah5691]

Thank you for those words. It helps us vets to know that someone cares. We feel alone more than people know. I’ve been fighting the VA since 2017 for Depression and Anxiety. I was denied twice. In August of 2022, a VA psychiatrist diagnosed me with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Apnea and Insomnia. I have ringing in my ears with headaches everyday. The VA is terrible on how they treat us. I wish some attorneys would take the reigns against the VA to force them to do what is right! I’m still waiting for my final claim after a Higher Level Review from May 30, 2023. All of my comrades in arms knows…you never leave a fallen comrade. The VA leaves us everyday. Many vets die or commit suicide while waiting for help from the VA. So, yes, I hope some attorneys get together against them for a class action lawsuit for us. There is so much to say, but, after nearly being killed 5 times over seas, I don’t think I or my fellow vets should have to fight this hard! Thanks again. Rangers Lead the Way! Airborne All the Way!

[@thekurtcobainfoundation4200]

@@terencebanyahudah5691 I don't even know what to say. No one should have to go through this. What are they the VA doing with the money? So many vets are being denied what is rightfully their's. Someone needs to dig DEEP Into this. Honestly I'm surprised anyone wants to join the military at all. Dogs STRAY dogs get treated better than our beloved vets. Who serve us and our country giving 110% 24/7 and as you said risking their lives not to mention the cost the entire family endures. It's never just one family member when one joins. No. The entire family is in the military really and they ALL make sacrifices. And then this is the thanks they get? It's disgusting. It's beyond cruel. It's EVIL. As much as I hate to hear this I'm THANKFUL News channel 8 has the balls to cover this. I wished more media companies did. Your right you nor your fellow vets should have to fight this hard. NOT fight at all. This should be OUR time to take care of YOU like you took care of each one of us and our families keeping us all safe. This should be YOUR time to enjoy life. I'm so sorry.

[@Havanorange]

You can't give people back the 2 years they were denied while suffering. In a stroke patient, for healing and recovery of the brain, nerves and muscles; time matters; delays matter. Delaying treatment for 2 years is negligent and cruelty. That should be a crime.

[@thekurtcobainfoundation4200]

@@Havanorange Amen.

[@Havanorange]

@@thekurtcobainfoundation4200 One thing we can do is send an email or a letter to our elected legislators. Give a brief example and explanation of the problem. And suggest a law to address it.

[@C-130-Hercules]

I was waiting a long time myself. So I contacted Dax Lonetto. He helped me get everything I deserved.

[@ryanrich9186]

the PROBLEM is that we cant make every single vet with va issues a pr campaign... va just needs to be fixed plain and simple.

[@davidchampion9475]

Thiers tons more of us veterans just like him waiting for are help for are VA claim .

[@CombatMonkey11B]

It’s so odd to me to see so many vets having trouble. I was well taken care of honestly. Generally if you have proper evidence from your med records and combat records, it’s pretty cut and dry. I got 100% P&T easily, and am in the burn pit, and radiation exposure registries in case that stuff causes more issues later. I’m retired infantry, with a CIB and multiple combat awards, not sure if that made a difference.

[@leslieschott754]

I wish him a strong recovery; just be even more patient, it will take awhile but improvement, even in speech, can be accomplished. He can benefit immensely with stroke rehabilitation. So sad it took so long, and inexcusable!

[@tommarinevet]

File your claims and keep appealing and appealing..and keep at it weekly...took VA 38 years to finally get rated now at 100% P&T...learned...Never give up and Never quit

[@chadpatrick6297]

I’ve been dealing with them over 25 years and I would like to sue them.

[@petergomez9806]

UN-fuckn-real!!!! Vets, especially for disabled vets. Regardless of how or when they became disabled, should have all their needs accommodated.

[@jkim7]

Thank you.

[@SpaceRanger187]

add in all the other issues we have..its because yall are more worried about your phones, then actually fighting back..

[@penrodautorepair3170]

Repeat after me. Delay deny die. That should be the motto at the VA

[@kingkobra1956]

And they are wondering why no one wants to join the military. They way the VA treats the veterans that served this country honorably is dispicable.

[@DocBravo]

Heartbreaking that the letter didn’t get sent out, however, how did the vets brother not google search the online system where all records/letter are posted?!

[@gailmckay5551]

It's disgusting how our veterans are treated. They put their lives on the line for this country and it has stabbed them in the back as repayment.

[@MadMeave]

I understand his pain. I have been navigating the process for almost five years and still being denied any compensation for illness and injuries their own doctors said I got during my service. They have very fuzzy math to keep me from getting over the 50% threshold even though they add up to 90%. Two issues are from burn pits and oil well smoke and carcinogens but yet only rated at 0% for them. The VA doctors and raters are the absolute worse!

[@TreborUSCG]

Vietnam Vet here. VA Math is mind boggling. I had to get 240% of total disabling conditions to finally get to 100% P&T via VA math.

[@MadMeave]

@@TreborUSCG You correct how mind boggling it is with there math and how backwards they can be. A retired Navy vet lives a few houses down from me who is 100% and has only worked admin his whole career. He laughs about how he got over and it infuriates me!

[@1Andrea]

Apply for PTSD look at the CFR’s

[@MadMeave]

@@justingonzalez54 actually it does homer. A pencil pusher on a ship claiming ptsd while an infantryman with five combat tours claiming ptsd, bad back, knees, serious hearing loss is the same right? GTFOOH!

[@zeroturn7091]

If their doctors aren’t writing medical opinions in your favor, then they aren’t helping in that area (that’s not to say that they have same stance when it comes to treatment). The math that they use is whole man theory.

[@dogsense3773]

The VA in san Francisco is great, never any problems

[@dougbergren8035]

The veteran had an incompetent VSO (Veteran Service Officer). If the veteran got one that is. Too many veterans try to make claims themselves and don't know the procedures for follow through. Or, the veteran made their claim from an organization that didn't have the means to track their claim. As a VSO belonging to the NACVSO, National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, after taking a battery of tests, you'll earn the right to be able to track a claim directly from the VA. The problem with a county VSO, is that many many counties won't pay for the cost of the facility or the staff to do the work on behalf of their county's veterans which is really ignorant. Last year, my county got an 11X return on the costs of our efforts. All of that money coming into the county tax-free. All spendable.

[@SgtWill]

Well said. I did my entire claim on my own without any VSO's help and was awarded 100 percent P&T. As long as you have a nexus and true medical evidence, its not hard to adhere to what the VA is asking for. Plus, Veterans can track their own claims on ebenefits too. Thats what I did.

[@unknown-tr3gk]

1 year and 10 months for my VA claim to be finished and denied. Yea, they take their time

[@dogsense3773]

GOP voted against this bill!

[@Ranger175bco]

The law firm representing me took over my cases in 2015. And still.fighting issues.

[@SpaceRanger187]

thats crazy, it shouldn't take that long..something isn't right

[@vtxdaryl]

A friend just told me today after waiting a long time that he was given a 100% rating. I think the Pact Act which helps Vietnam Veterans as well as younger veterans is pushing things through. It’s a shame how sick you have to be and old, to get Veterans Benefits.

[@kennethhawkins4537]

I’m here crying . This guy deserves his benefits.. he fault for his country.

[@Aaron14LifeZZZ]

It took the media to have the VA to have a 2nd look at the guys case sad

[@joenobles1086]

You know I went through the same thing it's those VA Rep. That takes you in the room they don't do nothing for the VETS everyone of those Reps. Get a bonus for turning you down I didn't know that till a friend told me about it

[@MrFmccarty]

Sometimes I feel like we VETERANS are just plain pushed into a corner of opinion over evidence, policy over trauma, and lack of consideration, over competent compassion. If there is evidence of an occurrence consideration of such should be established as at least probable cause.

[@SpaceRanger187]

They get raises for denying claims. how gross is that

[@MrFmccarty]

@@SpaceRanger187 Its not my first nature to say something out loud that I suspect unless I have first hand evidence. How ever I have no inclination that you or me could possibly be wrong.

[@msknucb1762]

This country is so dirty! Smh...See how our veterans are mishandled and forgotten? A shame and a disgrace!!!😠😠

[@pczapp827]

When I came back from Viet Nam & went through the final discharge process, it involved standing in two lines in your underwear & we were told if you have any concerns or feel you may need to apply for medical assistance now is the time. A medic or doctor walked down one line moved to the next & that was it. No questions no forms. It was like going to a Dermatlogist that stands 3 feet away & never talks to you or examines you & has no records. Then I went to see about VA Loans. I was told what loans, are you working, forget it. I was a Canadian Citizen drafted & sent into combat when I had numberous skills I could offer, even in the combat zone & they were not getting ambushed in jungles & rice patties or removing women & children from their homes & burning them to the ground & leaving these remote & indigenous people in a hot rice patty & move to the next village.

[@rodneyhorsley8601]

I should goto the VA myself but I know their first reaction will be, "your claim is not service related" like they do to everyone else knowing damn well it's in my medical records. I just keep going to my regular doctor who is more trustworthy.

[@bber45]

It took me 12 long years to get my benefits. Finally got 100% P&T plus the SSDI benefits. what helped me was 2 Things. 1. Moved from Commiefornia to TX, 2. Lawyered up. It was pretty much the only way. Rejection claim after rejection claim. Now I will say this, the PACT ACT has done a lot of good and helped me get over the hump. I too was one of the ones working the Burn Pits in Iraq in 04-05 and I think the PACT act did a lot of good.

[@pczapp827]

I moved from the Blue State of N.J. after nearly 54 years & moved to Maryland, no were near the swamp & every veteran I have meet disliked the military after two years or was screwed over somehow. The only normal people are Viet Nam Vets that keep things to themselves.

[@ScottStathis]

The VA screwing over veterans since its founding! Great job!!! I say this also being an Iraqi Freedom Army veteran. But, not a combat one. I lucked out in that regard.

[@pczapp827]

President Coolidge picked the best person he knew in 1920 to head the Oil Reserves,that person declined & the next person selected sold the STR's to a private company & was sent to jail. The original person was the first VA Director & he went to jail. So nothing has changed in 103 years?

[@jonathansantos2271]

i believe such storys of such magnitude and historic counts of affair redundance? good luck out there❤

[@ponce538]

Active Duty it was " Hurry up and Wait." VA, it's "Hurry up and Die."

[@DimplesGenX]

Most all REPUBLICANS voted NO on that bill. Florida is running their state improperly and it shows. They don't want to pay a decent salary to workers that are needed for Administration.

[@sweetmcnasty]

Yes, as a combat veteran myself, voting NO was the correct choice. All of us are getting 0% ratings for these diseases that we caught over in Iraq. The PACT Act was nothing more than a cash grab for contractors and lawyers, PERIOD. The VAs budget was increased by 1/3 already before the PACT Act was passed so there no need to supplement it.

[@blainehouser4354]

Damn it ! A Crime !

[@sunnindawg]

All 11 claims denied for a Gulf War Vet and no C&P exams for mental, muscoskelital, and diabetes? Sounds like the VSO didn't submit the DD214 to service connect. Bro should at least have a 30, 10, 10, 40%= 70%, then TDIU and SMC Housebound.

[@walterjordan1853]

At lease he got help, the black vets was denied benefits when they returned to the place they called home from nam.

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

they sure got the crap end of that stick.they were were the first to get drafted and the last to get help. I was a kid in the 60s and I remember the black vets coming home they were treated like crap.when me and my friend went to get a p.o.w. bracelet to support the shoulders in nam they ask us if we wanted a black mans or brown mans bracelet or a white mans bracelet I did not understand that as a kid but I know now. madness.

[@chrisparker2637]

❤

[@maclemaster5966]

Let’s keep sending all that money to ukraine

[@denniskowalski8442]

Rubber stamp Debials are very standard and help to bog down the system with appeals that are senseless and time consuming. When asked why they do this they say they need more people and money and then they use them for more rubbers tamp more denials. It's a sad circle jerk and no one is held accountable

[@rjmanzano0877]

VA motto 3 D/D/D DENIAL/DELAY/DEATH

[@hrobbins]

knowing VA he gonna get a denial letter. not service related.

[@1Andrea]

Please keep an eye on this the VA is not sending out letters… I’ll sign a release of information… Last five claims not a single letter sent

[@SgtWill]

That is why I highly recommend people look at their ebenefits account regularly because you can get all of your VA decision letters there immediately.

[@zeroturn7091]

Administration denials to boost their stats for bonuses and promotions… nah I was told that raters have too much integrity. /s

[@jimtaylorsr]

I was told by a veterans service officer that they automatically shoot down your first file claim, hoping you won't refile. Or they lose your claim file, or say they never received it. The second time they say missing information.

[@yonnielewis1863]

But, we can “accidentally” give Ukraine over 6 billion dollars!👀 “We Love Our Vets, Just Don’t Ask for Anything” Please make it make sense!!

[@Dieselpwr]

Keep that dd214 no 214 no medical

[@TonyFischer]

The V.A. is not your friend!

[@quocnguyen251]

Va should all be fired from there job

[@deborahelliott8460]

That would be a LAWSUIT! SF95 them if they don't come through!

[@Armyvet951]

16 months in appeal right now. The VA is crap.

[@cgonzalez0401]

Years of waiting,,how ever in service you have to be quick and efficient,,,good look with future soldiers what a joke...

[@gracevicki3983]

Wow! Do better VA!

[@cgonzalez0401]

luck

[@bradhuizinga8604]

All his claims were denied becaused none of his claims were supported by actually evidence, he just wants to claim whatever is wrong with him due to his age and lifestyle choices. Were suppose to feel sorry for him but I dont. I mean he claimed PTSD, how long was that war? He probably wasnt even in a combat job.

[@jrn8774]

Whyjoin themilitary anddefendpeoplewho hateyou!

[@feliperamos7276]

ALL THESE DOUBLE-DIPPERS THAT DON'T DO THEIR JOB, BEEN WAITING OVER A YEAR TO HEAR FROM MY DOCTOR

[@kreationsbykaze1105]

The VA does this way to often, scheduled 1 exam for 1 issue got approved never got any other exams with a blanket denial had to appeal and playing the waiting game

[@scottbehr5690]

Welcome to the VA...your second chance to die for your country.

[@CombatVetAdventures-b2r]

Shit it took 23 years for the VA to grant my disability.