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Lowes offers 10% to any veterans. They recently changed (this summer) so it's tagged on your mylowes account. Give them your phone number or use the card they send you, it automatically gives the discount.
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I am about to enter repayment on my student loans, does my VA disability count as income for income based repayment?
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Aug 4, 2017 07:53
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No.
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Aug 4, 2017 08:28
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I met with a voc rehab counselor for the initial application and she told me that voc rehab doesn't consume post 9-11 benefits. I want to see the latest paperwork, but if she's right, the form you sign regarding post 9-11 benefits only says you promise not to use both at the same time.
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Aug 10, 2017 08:12
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Yeah i have 32 months and change of post 9-11 still.
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Aug 10, 2017 18:54
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My counselor said it doesn't use the same benefits, but you're still restricted to 48 total months of benefits. So while the sourcing of the money is different, it is still working towards an ultimate cap on how much schooling you can get.
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Aug 11, 2017 02:17
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It is also waiverable. There have been people to get a BA with GI Bill, then used VocRehab to get Masters, because they couldn't find a job in the field with just a BA.
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Aug 11, 2017 18:35
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Is there any goon-recommended firm for getting a lawyer to help with VA appeals to raise benefits or counter denied conditions? I've used DAV in the past but they're pretty basic, and given the money at stake I'd be happy to pay an aggressive lawyer if they can get my percentage raised. Any suggestions on how to go about finding someone specializing in VA cases?
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Aug 11, 2017 21:59
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TapTheForwardAssist posted:Is there any goon-recommended firm for getting a lawyer to help with VA appeals to raise benefits or counter denied conditions? I've used DAV in the past but they're pretty basic, and given the money at stake I'd be happy to pay an aggressive lawyer if they can get my percentage raised. Any suggestions on how to go about finding someone specializing in VA cases? What state are you in?
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Aug 12, 2017 17:13
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TapTheForwardAssist posted:Is there any goon-recommended firm for getting a lawyer to help with VA appeals to raise benefits or counter denied conditions? I've used DAV in the past but they're pretty basic, and given the money at stake I'd be happy to pay an aggressive lawyer if they can get my percentage raised. Any suggestions on how to go about finding someone specializing in VA cases? let me know what you find out please, if it's an organization or California.
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Aug 14, 2017 21:33
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Mr. Nice! posted:What state are you in? Going to be in VT; does it matter for these purposes? Definitely open to referrals, thanks!
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Aug 15, 2017 02:13
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TapTheForwardAssist posted:Going to be in VT; does it matter for these purposes? Definitely open to referrals, thanks! Yes it matters because you're likely going to need to find a lawyer that can represent you in your area. I could get you in touch with people in Florida but I don't know poo poo up there. Another thing, work with the VSO until you get to a point where they say you need a lawyer. Until you're actually going to court, a lawyer isn't necessary and is probably counterproductive. Once you're at the court phase, your VSO should have lawyers they can refer you to that will work for contingency or pro bono since they get awarded statutory fees.
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Aug 15, 2017 02:17
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I'm less than 180 days from EAS and was wondering if I'm eligible to have HHG folks store my stuff after I've separated until I move in to my new place- theoretically that could be anywhere from 1 month to a year and half depending on which job gets back to me first. I'm also not moving back to home of record and may stay in the area I'm at now, or move to a completely different state. I'm sure they covered this in TGPS, but I don't remember.
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Aug 17, 2017 19:42
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It's a standard PCS, with a limited amount of time to use it...I think a year?
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Hey, is there any type of "Art as Therapy" places available to vets that don't cost anything? I get a lot of the pent up bullshit out when I can create and all of that but when I don't it just boils and festers. Doing it at home isn't always an option.
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Aug 18, 2017 21:07
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Make poo sculptures.
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Nostalgia4Murder posted:Make poo sculptures. And then fling them at the VA. Say they're donations so that the VA can reallocate its arts budget.
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Aug 18, 2017 23:53
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Tape a note to it saying "By accepting this poo sculpture against your building..." One idea I REALLY want to do is a non-profit where Veterans essentially get referred to the non-profit and they would have a bunch of art supplies, experts, and people working their poo poo out. Music would definitely be a part of it, as would visual arts. I know that people would benefit from this because I've seen it first, second, and third hand. My buddy started glassblowing and he said it really helped out his poo poo. I have little ideas on how to get it going, like asking college professors or whatever to offer to spend time to teach some stuff like how to actually draw or paint, maybe to play music or blow glass. If you don't know how, we'd teach you. Problem is I know absolutely 0 about it. I'd probably give it some stupid name like "Art is Therapy" or some bullshit to piss off conservatives. I'd name the accounting side something better though because I saw on reddit how there's this whole accounting world where people have to say boring business names and I'm pretty good at skirting variable obscenity. Just another dream to leave behind me
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Hey so, my google is failing me, but does anyone know the VA diagnosis code for tussive or posttussive syncope? It basically means I pass out if I cough or laugh too hard. Can't find it but it definitely exists. I'm trying to write a Nexus Letter for my doctor because my 1 year is coming up.
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Aug 22, 2017 01:25
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Do you still get VA disability if you get a federal civilian job?
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45 ACP CURES NAZIS posted:Do you still get VA disability if you get a federal civilian job? VA compensation is not disability. It is an entitlement. It is not taxable income and cannot be targeted by court orders or garnished in any way. Student loan people can't come after your VA compensation. There is such thing as a VA pension that is more like federal SSD, but i'm pretty sure you're not asking about that.
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45 ACP CURES NAZIS posted:Do you still get VA disability if you get a federal civilian job? yes. I know plenty of GS cats with disability. But above poster is also correct.
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The only thing they can take away from your va compensation for is GI bill over payment. They were taking 250 a month from my compensation for over a year because I quit going to school half way through a semester.
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Aug 24, 2017 03:35
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So my vocrehab told me if I get IU, I lose Vocrehab but can do 9/11 GI. True/False? Source?
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Soulex posted:So my vocrehab told me if I get IU, I lose Vocrehab but can do 9/11 GI. True/False? Source? I heard the same thing because part of vocrehab is finding a job which you can't do because you're IU. Unfortunately no links/source; just based on the chat with the VR&E Counselor.
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Soulex posted:So my vocrehab told me if I get IU, I lose Vocrehab but can do 9/11 GI. True/False? Source? Absolutely false. I am on UI and Vocrehab at the same time and will remain on UI until I am able to work, which will hopefully be at the end of my voc rehab program. Ask your counselor to show you the specific reg that says that. They won't be able to because it doesn't exist. There is also an entire part of voc rehab called independent living where they determine that you won't be able to get a job afterward so they just want to help you with day to day life sort of stuff.
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Delizin posted:Absolutely false. I am on UI and Vocrehab at the same time and will remain on UI until I am able to work, which will hopefully be at the end of my voc rehab program. I'll mention it to her, but I'd have to find something that protected me. She'd fight for me, but she says she rejects people who are on IU because the goal is not to get a job. Thanks edit : http://www.disabledveterans.org/2015/01/15/individual-unemployability-myth-destroyed-vets-can-use-voc-rehab-100-tdiu/ So it's apparently not stated like you said, and Individual Unemployability only comes up 3 times in the M82R. I'll send this her way and see what she says. If anything, I'll just tell her that she'll need to terminate me in a written statement. Soulex fucked around with this message at 05:51 on Aug 25, 2017 |
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Delizin posted:Absolutely false. I am on UI and Vocrehab at the same time and will remain on UI until I am able to work, which will hopefully be at the end of my voc rehab program. loving lol! Should've known with the VA. I have a meeting with my counselor next week and am calling him out on it.
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So, in another one of the CFRs it basically says that when you are doing IU, they can ask Vocational Rehabilitation to find out if work is going to be a feasible option. BASED on THAT data, it is reasonable to say that it can be interpreted that you don't need both, and only need one or the other. The termination of the other would come based off of that assessment. However, what I read made it seem more when applying for TDIU instead of it. Which kinda makes me nervous because I'm about to submit my TDIU packet. I mean, if I had to pick one or the other of course TDIU, but I am actually enjoying going to school and don't want to stop. I wish I did this instead of enlisted but I would have never have appreciated it. and here's a big rear end DAV letter talking about that and giving out sources: https://www.dav.org/wp-content/uploads/Varela20150715.pdf Double edit: So Here's the skinny: You can be on TDIU and apply for VR&E. You can be on VR&E and then apply for TDIU. You must be substantially (meaning making MORE than the FEDERAL poverty line in 12 consecutive months) employed before your benefits can be looked at (TDIU). So yeah, I guess a lot of people are gonna call their counsellors tomorrow. Soulex fucked around with this message at 06:25 on Aug 25, 2017 |
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The only reason they ever stop paying VA disability is if you go to prison, and they start it back up when you get out. For me this is a strong incentive to not go to prison.
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So I just had my C&P exams (go me for having documented treatment regarding my hosed up ankle in my military medical records that I had completely forgotten about), what else should I expect next? I didn't really expect the process to go this fast as my claim was only submitted in July. Given that I'm on partial Post 9/11, assuming I get a > 20% rating I imagine that I should apply for Voc Rehab (although I'm in my last year for my BA but want to possibly get a graduate degree). Say I get on Voc Rehab, does that mean I'd receive 100% BAH or continue getting my 60% rate?
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Update: My claim went from gathering evidence to preparing for notification in like 12 hours.  This whole process is way faster than I expected. Update 2: 5 minutes later my claim went to complete, 40% rating. That's way more than I expected. 
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DoktorLoken posted:Update: My claim went from gathering evidence to preparing for notification in like 12 hours. Nice work, also being over 30% means you can claim dependents like parents/children/spouse for bonus bucks.
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I think > 30% also qualifies for some special hiring preference and healthcare benefits? Also I guess I should be switching to Voc Rehab from my Post 9/11, unless someone can give me a good reason not to. I'm in the last year of my undergrad and want to finish a Master's in a different (but related field).
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DoktorLoken posted:I think > 30% also qualifies for some special hiring preference and healthcare benefits? Also I guess I should be switching to Voc Rehab from my Post 9/11, unless someone can give me a good reason not to. I'm in the last year of my undergrad and want to finish a Master's in a different (but related field). Yeah I think over 30% means you get the full VA health care, it was some percent you need, I forget. In my state you also get a break on property tax if you own a home. Someone should put together a list/chart of all the perks by percentage/state.
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I don't think this goes here, but I have no idea where to go to ask for resources to help out so I hope you guys cam point me to anything at all since while it doesn't concern a veteran it's drat close to. If this is totally inappropriate let me know and I'll delete. Ok so. I work for an NGO that does work on Lesvos and in Lebanon, we do mostly medical and psychological work with refugees. Anyway, I met an Iraqi guy in Moria camp yesterday who was referred to work with us as a translator. During my quick "interview" it came out that he'd worked with the US army for 6 years in Iraq as a translator. I'm inclined to believe him as he spoke loving perfect English with a bit of a new York accent. He says there was no help from US immigration wise when he started facing repercussions for his service what with ISIS taking over his area and so he fled. Now, I don't know how this works in the US but when I served in Afghan with a different nations army our translators were taken care of and rumour had it the Americans did so too. He claims to have papers proving his service and and such and will bring them to my clinic tomorrow but I wanted to know if there's any kind of program or pathway we can point him and a lawyer ngo towards if it all checks out?
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Nuclear War posted:I don't think this goes here, but I have no idea where to go to ask for resources to help out so I hope you guys cam point me to anything at all since while it doesn't concern a veteran it's drat close to. If this is totally inappropriate let me know and I'll delete. The program he is looking for is called Special Immigrant Visas, but my understanding is it didn't work that well during the Obama administration and that now it is completely hosed under Trump. I don't think they are accepting any new applications from Iraqi translators, but there are other programs to get him to the US. Unfortunately it will be a long road right now. There is a NGO called No one Left Behind that is working towards getting all of these guys that helped us brought over to the US. They have a handy decision tree available online to help these guys figure out the best way to apply currently: https://zingtree.com/host.php?style=panels&tree_id=205921049&persist_names=Restart&persist_node_ids=1&start_node=24&start_tree=205921049#24 For more info: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/iraqi-afghan-translator.html https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/iraqis-work-for-us.html http://nooneleft.org/
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Delizin posted:The program he is looking for is called Special Immigrant Visas, but my understanding is it didn't work that well during the Obama administration and that now it is completely hosed under Trump. I don't think they are accepting any new applications from Iraqi translators, but there are other programs to get him to the US. Unfortunately it will be a long road right now. Thank you, this is a good start. Sorry to gently caress up you guys' thread
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Terps go through a lot of poo poo and our country basically shits all over them. Getting them help is always a good thing. You're doing great work helping one out.
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Nuclear War posted:Thank you, this is a good start. Sorry to gently caress up you guys' thread This is an interesting one, please follow up
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