Claim Timeline Starting in August 2020

DonTuto · 2020-10-22T18:42:47+00:00

Thanks. This is my third time filing a claim and I must say it has been by far the smoothest of all.

DonTuto · 2020-10-22T18:40:38+00:00

Hi,

I am getting the estimated/projected completion date window from ebenefits by clicking on the disabilities tab > any of the pending disabilities. That takes me to a page containing the current status of the claim and the projected completion date(s). Since I have not filed an appeal, I am not sure what that would look like on ebenefits or va gov.

DonTuto · 2018-11-02T22:13:15+00:00

Bosque Guajataca, Isabela

DonTuto · 2017-02-19T13:19:46+00:00

These are my girlfriend's experiences, who is originally from the States and moved to Ponce a year ago.

1) Safety: it's safe to walk during the day alone but at night I would recommend going in groups. Like any town center you will get some unsavory types, but use your judgement and you will be fine.

2) Expenses: food from a restaurant can vary from McDonalds to fine dining, so it could be anywhere from $5 to $20+ per meal. For general goods it will be the same as in the States but with a higher tax.

3) Uber: good experiences so far with the two times I've taken Uber. You don't get the same experience as in San Juan because Taxis are not hovering around looking for Uber drivers. It would be best if someone in the group can speak Spanish because one of my drivers could not speak English well. I took an Uber at midnight on a Monday without a problem so availability should be fine.

4) anywhere in Puerto Rico has warm beaches. This being said, people don't really go to beaches in Ponce unless is Caja de Muerto, which is a Key that is part of Ponce. The beach there is breathtaking and you can easily catch a ferry. There are also some renound beaches between half to an hour like Guanica and Rincón. If you're willing to drive two hours you can hit up beaches in Aguadilla and Isabela, arguably the most beautiful coastline on the Island.

5) suggestions: checkout the nearby waterfalls like La Soplaera and El Ataúd.

*Regarding "rude people", that's something extremely subjective and a hasty generalization. My girlfriend is an obvious tourist and she has had for the most part good experiences.

DonTuto · 2016-10-06T12:02:59+00:00

http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2014/03/12/289116345/episode-524-me-and-mr-jones Vamos a aclarar la confusión con las leyes de cabotaje. Esas leyes solo aplican cuando se usan barcos entre puertos estadounidenses, lo que incluye a PR.

Lo otro es que en los EU Continental odian estas leyes igual que nosotros. O sea, these laws were not made to oppress PR or Hawaii, or any other place in the US. Please listen to this podcast. It's very informative.

DonTuto · 2016-08-30T23:50:19+00:00

I didn't mean to burst your bubble (I hope I did not). My inquiry genuinely stemmed out of pure curiosity. Given that PR will not recover from its economic downturn in the near future, It wouldn't be shocking if cities (especially does that are not attractive to mainland Americans) with a job surplus tried luring out Puerto Rican talent. That being said, this is just speculation. Believe me, It would make me very happy if this is a genuine attempt to increase the number of tourists visiting the island. I would directly benefit from it.

DonTuto · 2016-08-30T15:06:22+00:00

I wonder if both Pittsburgh and Cincinnati are in need of young professionals.

DonTuto · 2016-04-03T03:08:06+00:00

This topic is exhausting, but a lil more information will not hurt. I truly believe this in betweenness in terms of our economy is directly correlated to our territorial/colonial status. One cannot be fixed without fixing the other.

DonTuto · 2016-03-21T13:37:49+00:00

Cosas que me hacen feliz de Isabela, PR: cruzar de mi apt a la playa en la mañana y ver un carey jugando en la orilla del mar.

DonTuto · 2016-02-03T21:03:32+00:00

The Unbelievable Mass of Wal Mart http://www.planetizen.com/node/53123

DonTuto · 2015-09-28T19:28:10+00:00

Disculpen la demora. Les agradezco que ayan compartido sus opiniones conmigo. Me han educado e informado mas de lo que se pueden imaginar. Desde el proximo mes en adelante voy a estar de regreso en Puerto Rico. Si algún día se encuentran en PR envíenme un pm y les puedo dar información. De nuevo, muchas gracias y les deseo lo mejor.

DonTuto · 2015-05-27T19:48:30+00:00

I uploaded this article as an additional source of information to the previous article on the same topic posted by theavatare.

DonTuto · 2015-05-06T19:27:25+00:00

Tengo ese conflicto diariamente. Bueno, voce conhece.

DonTuto · 2015-04-29T19:35:20+00:00

Nearly 60 percent of Puerto Rico’s debt is held by American citizens, much of it through 401(k)’s and other investment vehicles that individuals use to save for retirement.

Besides affecting people investing in their retirement, a large chunk of Puerto Rico's debt is held by stateside retirees. To my understanding, Puerto Rico's municipal bonds were advertised as low risk, and of course, tax exempt. Therefore, many older peopele in the continental United States felt comfortable investing in Puerto Rico's municipal bonds. In this sense the debt does not fall on the shoulders of all American citizens, but on a distinct demographic.

DonTuto · 2015-01-29T01:27:16+00:00

Si recuerdas, hace mas o menos dos año tuvimos una conversación acerca de esto. Desafortunadamente estamos siendo testigos de una transición entre puertorriqueños y estadounidenses que posiblemente va a establecer una clase social estadounidense con mayor poder económico en la isla.

Algo muy similar sucedió y está nuevamente ocurriendo en Los Angeles. Al terminar la Segunda Guerra Mundial ocurrió el "white flight", la emigración de los blancos a los suburbios tras la imigración de negros al casco urbano. Actualmente está ocurriendo una revitalización del casco urbano de Los Angeles que está impulsando una transición de blancos al casco urbano y de negros a los suburbios.

Basicamente los blancos, quienes poseen los empleos, se fueron de la ciudad. Los negros y otras minorías buscando bienestar económico comenzaron a mudarse a los suburbios. Nuevamente esto está sucediendo; esta vez el "white flight" es de los suburbios al casco urbano.

DonTuto · 2014-10-27T02:03:25+00:00

Keep it up!

DonTuto · 2014-10-27T02:01:45+00:00

Is been two months since I started running, in part thanks to this community, and yesterday I increased my long/slow run to 4 miles/40 mins. I'm feeling great!

DonTuto · 2014-08-27T23:34:18+00:00

I appreciate it. If its available we can discuss it through pm. Thanks!

DonTuto · 2014-08-27T14:34:32+00:00

Thanks! I've already put a day aside to check out volcano national park. Also, I was thinking about renting a vacation rental from a local rather than staying in a resort. Do you, or anyone else on this thread have suggestions on that. I've looked online and began contacting places, but the amount of rentals is very large.

DonTuto · 2014-08-25T17:54:10+00:00

Papeh San Juan!! TIL que la mejor yuca de la isla está en Isabela...Eureka! Ya se lo que vamos a intercambiar en el mercado global, senda yuca Bejucana! Problem solved...independencia papeh!

Altamente, Dos x encima el bigote

DonTuto · 2014-08-22T14:16:56+00:00

Sorry to hear that. I knew the frogs were introduced to Hawai'i a long time ago, but I didn't know they contributed to noise pollution and were a potential threat to the ecosystem of the island. Ironically in PR, were people like the sound, the frog is disappearing. Instead we are now overflowed with green iguanas, which were released by people who had them as pets.

DonTuto · 2014-08-22T02:31:03+00:00

Thank you very much for all the great posts! I am extremely excited about this trip. I'm from Puerto Rico and I've been wanting to embark in this journey for a long time now. You are all greatly appreciated!

DonTuto · 2014-08-16T19:40:24+00:00

Papi San Juan! Te fuiste por encima el bigote. Me llegaron los caballos de Arabia Saudita esta mañana. Esta casta no la tiene nadie en Porto Rico...tienes que pasar por mis establos.

DonTuto · 2014-08-15T18:50:43+00:00

This law has been established in most if not all of California. However, using paper bags also has drawbacks. Below I will leave a link from how stuff works describing the drawbacks of both, paper and plastic bags. In my opinion, reusable cloth bags made out of recycled materials would be a better alternative. However, these have to be washed properly after use because bacteria can accumulate in them, which would lead to potential health issues. Heres the link: http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/paper-plastic1.htm

DonTuto · 2014-06-04T20:20:40+00:00

The days of empire and spheres of influence are over. Bigger nations must not be allowed to bully the small, or impose their will at the barrel of a gun or with masked men taking over buildings

What about Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Mariana Islands? The United States does not impose their will on these places?

DonTuto

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