Veterans’ families devastated by new rules disqualifying them from caregiver program

[@cherylwheeler1184]

Our veterans have given enough. They should be taken care by their loved ones. They should be shown that we appreciate their sacrifice for our freedoms that we enjoy

[@SpaceRanger187]

Nope.but we can send billions to other countries and give homes to illegals..Along with not paying vets from the day they got out.. Congress loves to fuk over Veterans

[@teetaunjj7894]

But they don't...as a service connected disabled veteran it's been a nightmare to get anything done with the VA and it usually doesn't get done... fighting the VA for over 30 years now.. terrible terrible... Don't join the US military people... they will not take care of you and the civilians say thank you for service but don't wanna have anything to do with you... so Semper Fideles not hardly

[@warmeds2009]

I was rejected from the program also...we joined the class action lawsuit that was filed against the VA for the caregiver program. Thanks for reporting on this....

[@SpaceRanger187]

What happened? Did they fix it

[@NjD....]

Nope.. When we gonna wake up? The VA could care less about veterans. The organization is more about the government looking good by "assisting" us.

[@lesliewheeler7071]

Take care of our vets! Take care of our citizens!

[@joedinkel1591]

We just went through the same thing here in Phoenix. The really sad part is they are sending billions to Ukraine, paying off loans students took out for school. Yet, for myself after 7 deployments dating back to Panama, you are now a 3rd rate person. You are used up and they have no need for you any longer. We have to live with it not them.

[@shaunjones6343]

This is crazy take care of our Veterans and their spouses,They served this Country.They should be taken care of better than they are.

[@tikitiktok7777]

U.S. Veterans have physical and invisible scars...they were once our guardians. It's time to take care of them and appreciate their sacrifices they made to our nation while others enjoyed the luxuries and freedoms of America.🇺🇸 🪖⚔🪖🇺🇸

[@williamechevarria4616]

Pretty good 💯

[@chrisdarden8205]

Thank you for covering this important issue wavy!

[@BestlifeNomad]

I just got denied.😑 After spinal injuries ,migraines, bad knees, and ptsd to name a few. Amazing

[@hiddenroyalties2113]

Wow I’m sorry… were you working?

[@12Georgia83]

I'm permanent total disabled veteran and rarely leave my home. VA has denied me 2 times now for caregiver program. Told me I can still use bathroom on my own and don't qualify.

[@denisethorbjornsen7493]

A basic income that would help cover rent mortgage food clothing and other necessities would help

[@denisethorbjornsen7493]

Why should a caregiver who takes care of a veteran be penalized by losing the stiffened stipend

[@joedinkel1591]

Mine was, yet she still had to leave her full time job to take care of me, that doesn’t change.

[@sarahjarvis868]

That's correct that we have a voice. It will be great for the veterans to stand together. When one veteran suffers we all suffer for each other. Let the veterans and their caregivers stand together.

[@SpaceRanger187]

The whole country should have rioted over this

[@nicolevanmoerkerque4144]

Here's the problem this video has under 1000 views and 14 comments and its been up 2 weeks. My husband and I are part of the caregivers program and we fear of what will happen if we get kicked off. My husband has many medical issues but rhe worst are PTSD, TBI and he has random seizures. If I have to go back to work how is going to take care of him? If I don't go back to work how am I going to pay the mortgage? More people need to be contacting thier senators fighting for the ones that gave so much to protect us.

[@nicolevanmoerkerque4144]

@Jayson Jaymes thank you for your service as well.

[@dannystranahan1004]

How is everything going with you and your husband? Were you guys able to keep your VA benefits?

[@nicolevanmoerkerque4144]

@Danny Stranahan there has been alot of push back with the changes to the program. With that being said we've been informed that we can't be removed from the program at this time. The future is unknown. It's stressful not knowing but we are healthy and happy that's all we can ask for.

[@islip376]

@@nicolevanmoerkerque4144 I am considering applying. I am 100% and I receive aid and attendance. Do you think I will qualify?

[@kenaultman7499]

The appeal process takes YEARS. That's not a fix, it's an excuse the VA gives for more time.

[@Hello-ev1xl]

All they care about are their bonuses and not the Veterans care. Screw the dam VA.

[@SpecterWSA]

The people who changed this shouldn't be surprised if they end up beaten. Veterans who serve honorably do not get treated well by the entities thaT they are entitled to use

[@tabathasmith4875]

My mother has been denied caregiver. She is non weight bearing on her foot. My own VA comp and pen exam that said she needed help bathing toileting dressing feeding. The VA literally withheld this exam during the time she applied for caregiver. So may mother has been denied the initial. Caregiver sent up a internal appeal once my mother showed the comp and pen exam. That internal appeal was denied. My mother filed a level was denied that as well. Now we have to file a level 2. If that is denied we have to keep on appealing. This is absolutely crazy. My mother can't do nothing for herself. She is wheelchair bound after they gave my mother a wrong wheelchair. My mother stump was reinjured because she was thrown from this chair. My mother 100% wasn't even entered on her face sheet til after her caregiver was denied. The VA is totally wrong.

[@radow869]

Anything to screw a veteran over.

[@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump]

Most of these spouses had to leave their jobs to care full time of the Disabled Veteran, how they are expected to make ends meet?? Polytrauma, blindness, or completely missing limbs.., are some of the cases. Why politicians first take from Veterans to support their future voters, they bring from around the globe? I still remember when a commander in chief tried to cut Tricare medical Olán for retiree

[@NjD....]

"Lets fund a war in another country instead of taking care of our vets." -Biden's actions

[@pal3800]

My son is 37 and has been my husbands caretaker for 15 yrs and hasent ever gotten a dime to this day nothing so gee i feel for ya my son life has been destoryed

[@dr.mathamagic3157]

Reviews for caregiver program is always denied. Appeals can take up to 7 years. VA is trying to get money back to compensate mismanagement of funds.

[@AnaLopez-ej5qo]

They are focusing on daily life activities seriously what about their mental health those who suffer with severe PTSD , depression etc.. Take care of the veterans they served they deserved .

[@YvycAlways]

To be real, a lot of spouses be bullshittin also. I've met a few, not a lot of people who lied to receive these types of benefits.

[@prof.kennethharrisonsr.7679]

I was denied for my wife, because I can drive twenty miles to work they did not even look at my TBI or PTSD thats makes ot harder to dive and work.

[@prof.kennethharrisonsr.7679]

I just received my second denial yesterday.

[@DJ-lc5fe]

Appeal

[@donhodges1965]

CALL YOUR CONGRESSMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertg4905]

The VA is broken. It needs quarterly oversight. No bonuses and accountability. Needs complete overhaul.

[@reeboo43]

I was kicked out last year i had to reapply to get it back last week they just gave it to me

[@davidforeman4427]

It is not harder it is imposible.

[@donhodges1965]

JUST GIVE IT TIME THEY WILL DEFINENTLY TRY THIS SHIT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHEN THEY DO CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN IIMMEDIATELY THIS IS WHAT SAVED US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@donhodges1965]

YA KNOW THE FUNNY THING IS THEY CALL AND ACT LIKE NOTHING EVEN HAPPENED LIKE IM SUPPOSED TO TRUST THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mariovo5]

We will never work for free.

[@Hippie-i8g]

Is this Trump or Biden? One more dig, VA. Where are our Doctors? This 100% has none. The hits keep on coming. What's next?

[@olddog103]

I could NOT SURVIVE WITHOUT MY CARE GIVER

[@DD556762X51]

Biden’s America

[@farrellanderson4297]

This problem has been around well before Biden's America! Vets were getting deined when your savior Dtrump was President also!

[@DD556762X51]

@@farrellanderson4297 BS

[@Stoddertwork]

This benefit was badly abused by veterans and their families using it for extra cash and not for what it was intended for - to off set the expenses for medical care in the home. Essentially "nursing care" not for companionship.

[@MorningStarChrist]

#Reduce Democrat Handouts

[@lacondesa7727]

It's a fair and just decision. Single veterans barely get $1100 per month. Why should spouses get paid to be married to a veteran. They get $3000 wow😱

[@DadoQuail]

What a jealous hateful comment. You obviously know nothing

[@denisethorbjornsen7493]

Because 3,000 is not enough to live on

[@yaminceja3771]

@@denisethorbjornsen7493 here in California it’s not enough specially with kids

[@denisethorbjornsen7493]

We need a basic income the covers rent utility and basic needs

[@raleighcambell2113]

The problem is, if you’re working making $50k a year and your veteran spouse is disabled to the point someone needs to be at home and care for them, you can’t afford to pay someone. Therefore YOU stay home, and the VA gives you a stipend so you can. This is more cost effective than having the vet at a vet hospital full time and it’s better for the vet being at home. The veteran served his time and country, he’s earned the benefits, and if it’s needed then it’s better to have a family member caring for them instead of them being in a facility. $2200-$3000 is not much compared to most peoples working salary, but again, it’s much cheaper for the VA to pay this than maintain vet facilities and staff. Say here in NJ if 1500 vets with caregivers lose their stipend, that’s 1500 vets that may need 24 hour care, and there are not enough facilities, room or staff to do it. So millions for another facility, employees all making $50-$100k a year, security, electric, food, medicine, etc. or, pay the spouse $2200-$3000 and they do and provide everything at home. Just like hospice, it’s better for the person to be home than a nursing home.

[@marks7654]

Are you kidding me? 100% disabled because of PTSD? Husband getting $2K to $3K per month? Of course it is devastating, living off other people's money - free ride is over.

[@shaunjones6343]

Have you ever had PTSD or served our Country and seen War,they aren't pretty things! So please show some respect!

[@marks7654]

@@shaunjones6343 Seems pretty easy money for scammers. PTSD, hmmmm, seems like name made up by liberals to pay people not to work. Wait, I think I have PTSD from all these woke idiots. Also, I think your errant punctuation has given me PTSD.

[@sunsoutgunzout]

That's okay Mark still lives in his moms basement

[@shaunjones6343]

@@marks7654 Do you read? PTSD has been around for years its a real thing,Liberals wouldn't have the mind to make something like that up! And you clearly have No Respect for anyone mostly Veterans who fought for your rights to give you free speech to speak clear and utter Ignorance and complete disrespect!

[@marks7654]

@@shaunjones6343 I am sure PTSD is something real. I am also sure PTSD is used by some who do not have it as a way to freeload. You MUST accept that statement as true - right. You are expecting me to except your missed-guided sanctimonious statement about me as true.