Do you believe that your state government is fighting for veterans and military families? We want to know which states are going above and beyond, and which ones could use some work.
Do you believe that your state government is fighting for veterans and military families? We want to know which states are going above and beyond, and which ones could use some work.
I am a retired veteran retired in 1984. Upon receiving my first retirement check I noticed that they were paying as a single. I tried for almost 5 years to get it changed to married with one dependent. This change should of effected my taxes and an increase in my retirement check. To this date I have not been able to contact DFAS or anyone to make this change. Any suggestions on getting help?
Wrong politicians in charge
Immigrants don’t deserve
ANY OF our welfare programs money….we have millions of AMERICANS who deserve economic help..IF we EVER get our own people
served…AND get rid of dumbass Congress..
Now that’s some real talk. I am a Marine Veteran that’s looking for real leadership changes. Long term government servers have out dated ideas.
Presumptive conditions (BS). I have Toxic Peripheral Neuropathy. I was exposed to Agent Orange and all nasty chemicals and poisons. I was an Entomologist. The VA should study all Entomologists that were exposed to harmful toxic substances. We were all poisoned by the military. I have been working on my fifth claim. I’m tired of the run around. The response from my first claim. VA letter wanted proof that I was in Vietnam (BULL SHIT). Why the hell do we have a DD214. It’s all stated. That was the first claim. After five claims, they still do not recognize Toxic Peripheral Neuropathy, even though I am being treated for it.
No one cares about vets period
VA services are going to hell. It’s not good
Now that’s some real talk. I am a Marine Veteran that’s looking for real leadership changes. Long term government servers have out dated ideas.
I’ have been waiting 11 years about my appeal and i still keep getting a bunch of crap from the VA they are a bunch of lyingpeople who don’t give a damn about what happens to any of us i judt hope the same thing happens to them and they run out of cash and become homeless and hungry. Just wait and see pay back is a SOB assholes
I have had a claim for my throid condition in the system for over 6 months. All I can get from them is its pending. Pending what ?
I think that the medical staff around me Are doing the very best they can concedering the way they are under staffed and the amount of personal they have too see….But my problem is when veteran’s need any type of paperwork it takes for ever.I payed $163.00 dolars for seven pieces of information so far I have one.And this is going on two months..
Why does the federal government still tax our retirement income? Most states don’t, it seems the states care more for us than Uncle Sam.
California needs to change the criterial for waived vehicle registration fees. Currently only those with a 100% rating involving loss of limbs are qualified. This benefit in no way helps them cope with their disability it’s just a thank you for above and beyond sacrifice. In the in reality they are actually minimizing other disabilities prioritizing one over the other. It’s actually insulting to those who suffered severe disabilities not involving loss of limbs or restricted mobility. A 100% permanent rating should be the criteria and have nothing to do with mobility. Vets who sacrificed their health to this degree should all be treated equally. I have submitted a bill change request to Senator Brown who has forwarded it to Sacramento. So far everyone I spoke to believes they law should be changed accordingly.
It is bad enough here in Oklahoma that I do all of my medical in Amarillo. same distance as OKC, better treatment. Most Vietnam Vets , like myself, not Vietnam Era vets, are treated worse than second hand citizens, making all those promises that were made when We either were drafted or enlisted were nothing short of being betrayed, some promises!!! It took over ten years and appeals just to get where i am, had to fight for something We earned and were promised.
VA is going backwards! In Jacksonsville, FL VA, they have returned to filling out travel claims on paper vice the electronic method! Really?
IN NEVADA THEY KILL VETERANS. THERE WAS A WOMAN VERTERN OF 20 PLUS YEARS WAITING AN HOUR AND HALF AT VA HOSPITAL, AND SHE DIED WHILE WAITING. SHE LAID IN ME ARMS 35 MINUTES LIFELESS BEFORE THEY WOULD COME AND GET HER.
California, 9% “No” at the time of this comment, is the Capital of unhoused Veterans. Notice that I say “unhoused”. I say that because every disabled Veteran (if your without a Home you are disabled) has the “permanently” established Pacific Branch of the National Home for Disabled Veterans at West Los Angeles, CA.
Problem is, non-veteran special interests have stolen the keys. We even have beachfront property for the residents of the Home but that, too, has been taken over by the City of Santa Monica.
Don’t get it twisted, California WLA VA is the biggest, uniquely deeded, land-asset in the country but crooked developers and politicians are bent on tweaking America’s moral obligation to genuinely care for her defenders. Their “model” master plan for WLA will eventually reach all VA locations, even those that think VA walks on water.
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Travel pay in NJ is not being paid when complaining you get no where
SHAME””” HONORING OUR PACT LEGISLATION HR 3967″” PASSED IN CONGRESS ON MARCH 3 2022 AND THE SENATE HADNT EVEN LOOKED AT IT . VETERANS WITH TOXIC EXPOSURE LIVING WITH CANCERS AFTER SERVING THIER COUNTRY. SENATE NEEDS TO STEP UP AND PASS THIS BILL
My % disability was to be evaluated for increase — Have yet to ear about it in more than 4 months
Don’t hold you Breath
It’s sad 😔 that we as veterans can’t get the same service we give a oath and our lives to protect and defend the constitution of the United States of America against enemies foreign and domestic. That a VA system for veterans can’t take, and make the same oath to protect and just give support to veterans in need with life changing events form servicing this nation.
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HI I hear IDAHO -use va for medical 0Have part a Medacar -NO part B -Because use VA -Now Medacar yays if want part B i have to pay $150.00 a Mounth -even tho i ve never used any of medacar –WHAT you think -Wrote Govner about ,been a year still NO reply JOE
You live in a Republican state what do you expect !
lock and load/ 22years teaching gets your family unemployed if you dont teach crt my son was let go by democratic bullshit because he wont lie to your children. WTF did we fight for democrates killed my entire GRAD class[67] Ive never been to a reunion there was no one left but flowers I was 17
the NAZI that let my son get discharge got promoted after she got rid of all loyal AMERICANS but now
Im involve Law suits pending You cant find attorneys that are not on the teachers union payroll My family fortune will be wasted on chasing down all NAZI trying to Destroy America Democrates have drawn the line so we will protect my son with all means possible as we prepare for the upcoming CIVAL WAR I may be disabled Im going to get REVENGE one way or another I LOVE my country I will fight for her FREEDOM We dont have a doctor 88310 they are at the boarder taking care of RIVER JUMPERS while veterens suffer and Die I know NURSES that have left thier POST in PROTEST
Higher percentage of property tax breaks, regardless of disability rating
I live in Indiana and my property taxes are sky high. I pay more on taxes than my mortgage payment. Can veterans get property tax relief?
Illegals are given more rights than our military or our vets, there are more of our vets living on the streets than anything and the illegals have more priorities over housing and jobs than our vets and that needs too stop they fought for this country not them
I been trying to get into a home for 5 years now . Talked with every VA rep I can and all I get is (we can put you up in a shelter for a night). What happened to helping vets buy a home. I live in a one room tobacco barn that my brother fixed for me as a temporary place but it’s been 5 years
For the most part I received very good care when going to the Shakopee VA Clinic when I lived in Prior Lake. When I moved to Bloomington Mn, I was closer to Mpls VA, so started going there. Because it is a huge facility compared to the clinic in Shakopee, getting fast response to any issues I have is a problem, however, overall, I feel that, the care has been good.. I know that they are very overloaded there, so I am fairly happy with the care that I have received.
You all know that there are veterans who serve and really don’t know enough about receiving benefits from the VA. My country needs to know that the men and I women have served and they deserve.. We have to recognize that when they come for help you all turn them down and that is the problem. If they come for help from you all we all need to help them. My final statement is that the VA can find these veterans and they have the same right just like you and l..know they have a dd214. Please l pray that you all find these services members.. send these Veterans a notification that you all will do your best to help these veterans, and they family members
Yes information for vets in need for us who don’t know how we can get help is very important 👍
I have been receiving treatment in Hopkinsville Kentucky clinic and the Nashville Tennessee hospital..to me they are over worked and under staffed at this time but they all deserve a Thank You and pat on the back.
JUST RELOCATED FROM NY (ROCHESTR) TO GA (ATLANTA). THERE IS NO COMPARISON TO THE ATLANTA SERVICE VERSES ROCHESTER. ATLANTA ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 IS A -15.
You are one of the lucky ones my friend, the John Cockerin medical center was rated the worst in the nation. And the only person I can getbto actually help has been my psychologist.
It’s amazing how much better the VA treats veterans so much better in the state of Virginia in the state of Louisiana I moved to Virginia and found that the VA was much better in Virginia now that I move back to Louisiana I’m going through the same problems that I did when I left still waiting on my regular schedule appointments.
Medical Records have been destroyed by a fire and can’t get any evidence of my Agent Orange condition Also was denied back in 1974 of my agent Orange condition,now I must continue the fight for my 100% which I still feel I’m in Vietnam fighting…….🤷🏾♂️
Medical Records have been destroyed by a fire and can’t get any evidence of my Agent Orange condition Also was denied back in 1974 of my agent Orange condition,now I must continue the fight for my 100% which I still feel I’m in Vietnam fighting…….🤷🏾♂️
The Dept. of Veterans Affairs had me removed from my job and in all of their Affidavits they all committed Perjury. The EEOC and the EEOC Judge were pushing for me to cancel my Age Discrimination case, and they lied as well that included the corrupt EEOC and the Judge. I could not afford an Attorney to sue the Schmendricks, but I figured what goes around comes around!
I believe they could speed up the process of decision making. I was lucky enough to have a great VSO. She got my response in less than a month. My friend in another county has been waiting over six months
Seince I have moved to Montana, I feel that Montana is doing a great job on taking care of the veterans, what better then Colorado ,Denver VA is a joke .
As a personal sergeant I gave advice on what to do before you retire and after you retire. Going to school was the next step for me. I graduated with a BSW degree, four years after retirement. I did not take advantage of GI Bill as much as I should of. The Ten percent disability I have utilized when I first retired hearing aids, glasses, back problems and now thirty years later have yet to call the VA for anything. Hearing aids I still wear, got them through private insurance. Have developed arthritis in both shoulders and back. Going to limit what I can and cannot do for the rest of my life. How much was contributed by the twenty-two years I spent in the Army, and would VA look at anything since I have not contacted them in thirty years?
They will if you are persistent don’t give I’m getting ready to start the same fight I never wanted anything I didn’t do myself I been treated by the VA an I’m still young an can barely function day to day by now you know what you have done an what was out of your hands good luck
IN WISCONSIN GOVENOR EVERS APPOINTED A FEMALE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE VA IN WISCONSIN AND IT HAS BEEN REALLY GETTING TO BE A NIGHTMARE FOR MILITARY VETERANS. SHE HAS DONE NOTHING. AS A DISABLED VIETNAM MILITARY VETERAN I GO TO THE VA BEAVER DAM CLINIC, BECAUSE THE HOSPITALS ARE OVER AN HOUR AWAY FROM MY HOME BUT I AM NOT ALLOWWED TO USE COMMUNITY CARE OR CHOICE HEALTH CARE FOR SOME REASON I DO NOT UNDERSTAND AND NO ONE TO EXPLAIN IT TO ME. THE BIG ISSUES IS THEY CANNOT KEEP A MD, DOCTOR AT THE CLINIC. TWO DOCTORS HAVE LEFT IN TWO YEARS. ALL THAT IS LEFT IS AN APNP. NO POLITICIAN IN WISCONSIN WANTS TO HEAR ANYHTING ID SOLVE THE ISSUE. I HAVE TRIED..
I think that more focus needs to be placed on the veterans who served as reservist initially. There is a lot of focus on the retirees and those individuals that were active first.
Yes I agree my reserve center closed left me with nothing , just a general discharge thanks Regan, so I can’t even qualify for a VA loan , but if I was injured in basic traing they could help me , what messed up , solution
DOD has no interest in us once we leave the service we are not any value to them anymore
We are our own worst enemy we can vote and make changes but we say it will not matter !! But you get all veterans to vote we be more than what gets these politicians elected so start speaking up and vote some one that will speak for us and vote out the ones that give lip service
no I don’t think they should get the same benefits, they didn’t serve the same length of time and not in a combat area, I serve in Vietnam and I didn’t know I could get any benefit 1996 and I am still can’t get full benefit as of this date, I just gave up trying to, now I can’t get much help now since I moved to Georgia, if I can’t Mahe appointment I am just dropped, never heard from they again, I have ptsd and I don’t remember most things and I forget things, like appointments, central Alabama is the worst I know of for veterans,
Yes information for vets in need for us who don’t know how we can get help is very important 👍
Having been in “The System” for over 50+ years I have seen the VA go done the toilet and I feel for the young vets today for the fight they have to go through with this corrupt system. My very first visit to the VA clinic in Hawaii, didn’t have a hospital back then, back in 1971 after getting discharge from the Vietnam War, my back doctor sat in his chair reading a magazine on Yachts, he was a freaking guy from India and he was my doctor! The best service i ever got from the VA hospital was in American Lake, Tacoma and Seattle, WA. They found so many things wrong with me medically that others never bothered to look for and was I ever glad I was in their system.
Now living in the corrupt Las Vegas the VA hospital is so corrupt and mismanaged, and worse with the COVID B/S that a vet cannot get the treatment he earned.
Docotrs here are so overpaid and don’t want to work they should all be fired including the god damn VA Secretary for just being a non-vet, (draft dodging shit hole like JB)
VA doesn’t seem to have room for many of the older veteran’s now that the military stresses the troops coming out from Desert Storm and later to claim disability whether they have a valid disability or not. The game seems to be to keep pushing for 100% even if it takes years and with the help of these guys who guarantee they can increase your percentages. Until VA reexamines every claim for validity, the system will fail many of those who need it the most.
You got that right Mr.Jerry
US OLDTIMERS
are now on the back burner, Wounded in V.N. In 69
and it is HARD TO get a Dr.appointment any more.
G.Bishop
That’s just what the giant bureaucracy that is supposed to serve the needs of veterans wants to hear. Blame each other for the shortfalls of the V.A.? It’s broken in so many places that to not recognize a systemic failure is to delay any hope of fixing it. Compare the dedication we had to our country to the way we are treated now. Sorry. it’s not the fault of the Veterans. Too many seeking compensation for wounds suffered in war? Then expand the system to meet those needs. Wounded warriors waiting years for a decision on their claim and that’s somehow the fault of the warriors? Never a shortfall of money and resources to wage war but after the fact veterans and their needs are just too damned expensive? The giveaway to themselves of over two trillion dollars without blinking an eye but suddenly the cupboards are bare, and that’s our fault? How dare you blame the veteran for the shoddy treatment and the ignorance of our leaders.
Phoenix Arizona, is a name that refers to the VA’s poor rating for services. Executives make to much money, the working GS or manual labor jobs make far less and the care sucks.
We live in Western NC. Closest VA hospital is over 2 hrs away.
If that is the case then you should be on the Veterans Choice program. If you are covered under the VA Healthcare and live more then 40 miles from the nearest VA Hospital or Clinic then you are entitled to this program.
Texas represents Veterans fairly well. One thing I think they should consider is offering free tolls to 100% Disabled Veterans across Texas roads. Right now there are limited areas that offer free tolls, but they are in rural areas only.
Glad I found this, I wanted to say that I have recently moved to Maryland and am surprised to find it is so sorta unorganized and it’s just not the VA.
I started with the VA in California and then in Florida, it was amazing, in Cali they were so great to me.
And in Florida even with so many retirees, I felt like a as a woman I felt so honored,I always felt that they really cared for me.
Here in Baltimore I’m surprised that they so disorganized, I’m thinking that being close to Washington they’d be up on it, which I have no reason to think this, but it definitely is not the case.
I agree with you Nancy as far as Fl. goes and some Ga. but still need work.
The state of Virginia does support veterans. However, there is room for improvement. Chief among the requests are tax free for active duty and retired personnel.
#1 – Throughout my military career, I was seen by Active-Duty medical doctors for my right knee and back pain and have documentations for all these visits. Since my retirement from the military, I have had three (3) surgeries to my knee and several procedures for my back pain by civilian doctors. During these times, I have submitted both military and civilian documentation to the VA for my disabilities and have been awarded a TEMPORARY rating. My thoughts on this: if a veteran who had surgeries and procedures done for injuries while on active duty should be awarded a PERMANENT disability rating for the pain, suffering, stress and lack of mobility from a normal person. I know if the VA was to go this route, this would help eliminate their backlog, provide better and timely service to other veterans waiting for their claims to be processed. #2 – Those veterans who are/have been sent for evaluation to their claims at any facility are usually doctors whose contract been awarded by the VA to the lowest bidder. These doctors don’t care about the veterans and are just concerned about drawing a paycheck. Their evaluations back to the VA are a mean to let them know how good of a job they are doing by saving money from being paid/belongs to us veterans plus keeping their contract with the VA. These doctors have never served in the military and have no idea to: How to pick up a weapon and stand on those walls to protect our loved ones!!!
No comment necessary. It’s Texas.
Having trouble finding an attorney, to represent me! My primary care has failed me . Have illness/ injury in left shoulder. Referred me to phisical therapy, Ortho doctor, and imaging. Ortho doctor wants to replace my shoulder, imaging shows slight tears, phisical therapy = can’t preform Obrien test. . Primary care practitioner, won’t complete my disability form. Now I can’t work, and I have lost pay for disability, and insurance for my family. This corporate world doesn’t care for veterans .
Absolutely NOT! I complained in Nov21 of severe arthritis in both elbows and severe neuropathy in my feet ,immense swelling and discoloration! I was sent to two doctors in Parker AZ the first on was in a 30 yr old trailer with the name of the physician in red paint nailed to the trailer ! The second doctor grabbed my elbows like I was in a bar fight I jerked away and hollered at him he screamed like a game show host Yoooouuur. Fiiiiiiired! And I was refused service ! Been 6 months and 6 more appointments not a brace , a prescription,lotions not a shot not even a band aid I’m a 100 % Service Connected Veteran Disgusting Help me please! Now they won’t print because it’s a duplicate your guilty as the VA
I have heard bad things about AZ. That is a good place to be far away from.
I agree. And it is worse than you realize!
Absolutely NOT! I complained in Nov21 of severe arthritis in both elbows and severe neuropathy in my feet ,immense swelling and discoloration! I was sent to two doctors in Parker AZ the first on was in a 30 yr old trailer with the name of the physician in red paint nailed to the trailer ! The second doctor grabbed my elbows like I was in a bar fight I jerked away and hollered at him he screamed like a game show host Yoooouuur. Fiiiiiiired! And I was refused service ! Been 6 months and 6 more appointments not a brace , a prescription,lotions not a shot not even a band aid I’m a 100 % Service Connected Veteran Disgusting Help me please!