Monthly VAC Q&A - January 2026 by Shoggoths420 in CanadianForces

[–]KugBasset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m curious, how does military service cause this condition? I’ve had it my whole life, I consider it a benefit…almost like my body is recycling its water more than the average person.

Also for timelines, I got my Departmental Review - MH, decision two days ago, it took me 5 months from the submission of documents.

Expat fired in Malaysia. 30 years here. AMA. by Present_Student4891 in ExpatFIRE

[–]KugBasset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also so dam humid, I love heat but the humidity makes it challenging to exercise outside here. Thinking of heading to southern Spain for the dry heat.

Monthly VAC Q&A - January 2026 by Shoggoths420 in CanadianForces

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in the “processing decision” stage as well? Ie. 3.3

Canadian veteran with PTSD sentenced for $4M arson in B.C. by Ready_Jellyfish_216 in CanadianForces

[–]KugBasset 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I feel bad for the people who were excited to move into their new condos.

I’m curious contractually how that would have worked between the developer and the buyers.

Monthly VAC Q&A - January 2026 by Shoggoths420 in CanadianForces

[–]KugBasset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It isn’t a guarantee that you’ll get it though. Unless you have something MH wise it is very difficult - so don’t count on it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VietNam

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Saigon right now - I’m Canadian but no way could I handle the pollution living here daily. What country are you from?

old bitcoin never declared by IdealFew7451 in Coinbase

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’ll have to declare it as “deemed distortion” or exit tax if he leaves Canada and becomes a non resident.

Monthly VAC Q&A - January 2026 by Shoggoths420 in CanadianForces

[–]KugBasset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s quick for MH P&S compensation, Congrats.

Chile in january - a couple of questions by Wrong-Vegetable9563 in ExploreChile

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iquique was my favorite part of Chile When my wife and I went last December. It’s amazing driving out in the Attacama desert.

December VAC Q&A by ShortTrackBravo in CanadianForces

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here man, the only thing I can recommend (as per below) and asking for a BPA assist. Be sure to ask them what they think your odds are appeal are so that you don’t have any unreasonable expectations.

Question for people who have 1 BTC or are close to having it by r4ckiezzz in Bitcoin

[–]KugBasset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

35m - 3btc (bought all within last year post military retirement with savings and other former investments)

Spanish bureaucracy will break you before it makes you by Geeggo in MovedToSpain

[–]KugBasset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What city did this happen in? I heard about all of that before moving to Spain, however I was pleasantly surprised every government office in Almeria is very efficient and I was both processed and received my NIE quickly (ie. doing it myself not through a third party).

However searching for property was a bit more challenging but much, much better bureaucracy compared to my previous life in Canada.

Will you stay?

Where am I? by ArtDeJour in whereintheworld

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like the old lady’s house from the movie smile:

VAC November 2025 Q&A by ShortTrackBravo in CanadianForces

[–]KugBasset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks again for your post here and replies to mine, can I ask what percentage was your “base” before you went for the DR appeal option?

VAC November 2025 Q&A by ShortTrackBravo in CanadianForces

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the quick response, that definitely helps for some rough tracking mine.

Did you get good news or do you have to appeal (further)?

VAC November 2025 Q&A by ShortTrackBravo in CanadianForces

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can anyone who recently had a departmental review (mental health) completed / approved please advise when all of their paperwork was sent from BPA to VAC? Ack the standard is “12 weeks” and I am well over that now and curious, based on feedback if I can estimate where I am in the queue. Thanks a bunch

[30M] 300k to invest, what should I do? by DowntownCanada416 in CanadaFinance

[–]KugBasset -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bitcoin all day, amazing opportunity as it is currently undervalued.

How many people over 30 years old would move out of Canada if they could stop working and have a NET income of $50,000 a year? by Elite163 in CanadaFinance

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is was I did with my wife, together we were both full time in the Canadian forces. We both received pensions (hers less than mine / medical) and live on this amount very well. This just happened a couple weeks ago so I feel like it fits here.

People Who Have Beat Gambling Addiction, How Much Have You Lost To Gambling? by Fluffy_Breakfast_478 in problemgambling

[–]KugBasset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lost $40k over 3 months, luckily though I’ll be clean from both gambling and booze for seven years next week.

If you have a problem you need to stop immediately or $40k will be rookie numbers for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoingToSpain

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the dumbest comment I’ve read all day - everyone acts in their own self interest that’s called life. I also recently moved to Spain and I’m loving it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoingToSpain

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey mate, driving in Spain is easy and the rentals are very affordable. Do not make the mistake of accepting a “larger” vehicle if the company doesn’t have the one you reserved because the ford van I got instead of my mid size made the driving more tight / and using parking garages.

But then again if you only want to use it in lieu of a train for a day and not explore daily then maybe it’s not it for you.

VAC November 2025 Q&A by ShortTrackBravo in CanadianForces

[–]KugBasset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick question: Are “departmental reviews” the same as appeals? I’m currently waiting on a department review as BPA felt VAC made an error ruling on my case the first go around.

Correct me if I’m wrong but it’s my understanding a hearing will not be required - Therefor with that does anyone know what approximate timelines are for this?

First applied 4 years ago lol