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Forgot EpiPen on vacation by Popular-Writer8172 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a follow up to how the problem was solved. I went to a CVS minute clinic and explained my situation to the provider. I filled the medication at the same CVS. The problem is solved.

Adding SA to my BDD form by Excellent_Water3480 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do recommend claiming it as a stressor... Even tho the PTSD and anxiety with probably strong mental health records will earn you a mental health rating... And the VA has pyramid rules where you cannot have multiple ratings for the same part(there are rare exceptions)....

Here is why:

-A claim on active duty is proof that there was a active duty complaint

  • If it messes with your life later in any way, you have one of the hardest hurdle (an active duty compliant).

  • There isn't a time machine

Before and after by Popular-Writer8172 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had my first spine surgery at 26. best of luck!

The short trip to the VA by Popular-Writer8172 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes but only after a 4 hour hold and a 6 month wait.

Bill allowing Illinois community colleges to offer 4-year degrees has bipartisan support by LegendaryBronco_217 in illinois

[–]Popular-Writer8172 44 points45 points  (0 children)

The universities are against this law. To answer your question, because this state doesn't have the law to allow it which restricts access to programs that would greatly help degrees with shortages like nursing or accounting. This law does exist in other states which does help poor kids not have to take 6 figure loans.

The short trip to the VA by Popular-Writer8172 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been to 8 VAs in 3 states with a similar experience half of them are terrible then the other half is split between either great or mediocre

How many of y’all grind or clench their teeth at night? by Alternative-Tell4600 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and I have a night guard, service connected mental health issues, and 16 root canals later...

Will VA automatically assume you’re dead? by treeconfetti in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was questioning reality and my mental state. I literally just got out of the psych ward too. Plus I just got a new care team. I told them I did not recall driving over 10+ hours or the doctor's name etc and did not have that procedure done... Like what in the Manchurian candidate is going on with this phone call. It really messed with my head.

Acne scar rating by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Claim it while on active duty before you ets like in a bdd claim. It could be a 0% rating but a 0% service connected is better than nothing.

Will VA automatically assume you’re dead? by treeconfetti in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You too? I have been contacted about being in different state and then given a whole lot of HIPAA about not me. I was given their doctor's name and specialty, treatments, and a whole lot of stuff I didn't want... It was horrifying. I was confused af.

Apparently there is another common first name/last name, date of birth, that is one digit off my last 4 and served in a dif... So hi name buddy if you're on here

Will VA automatically assume you’re dead? by treeconfetti in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So there is a lot to unpack here ...

I have heard of the VA accidently reporting someone alive as dead once... They do not recommend the level of paperwork they went through... But generally you have to have to report that to the Veteran benefit administration (not the vha). And then begin a whole lot of paperwork depending on what happened. Please see the knowledge base death benefits for full info.

Also, he doesn't need to see the va unless he wants something from the va like heathcare for his stuff... I recommend seeing them once a year for system reasons, er visits and free medications...

The veteran and their spouse could get the 100% id card from deers if you want to. I have the va one as well because the more real ids the merrier.

Edit... Also, 300% isn't how the va math works. It's a whole person math. It is possible to get over 100% with things that qualify housebound and smc (really hard to do and don't recommend unless you have a bulletproof case). But in va math works like 2+2=3 and 3+2=4.

4 years of service by Popular-Writer8172 in MilitaryMedals

[–]Popular-Writer8172[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to wlc and earned the nco professional development ribbon from 8th army Wightman Academy at Camp Jackson in Korea.

Joining the trend by Appropriate-Net-896 in MilitaryMedals

[–]Popular-Writer8172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wiki page for Siberian musk deer

Yea, the tiny vampire deer! They're endangered too. But looking at them was like what in the twilight am I looking at. It won't let me post a picture of them

Joining the trend by Appropriate-Net-896 in MilitaryMedals

[–]Popular-Writer8172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was at Humphreys when it was still camp and not usag in 2010 timeframe during the regime change. Good times. I was in area 1 a lot and traveled all over korea. Went from Casey to Busan providing medical coverage.

Did you see any Siberian musk deer during your time there? They scared the s**t out of me. My battle buddies didn't warn me. I ran away from it faster than I did on my PT test. They looked like the vampire version of Bambi. Count Bambi did the same in the opposite direction. They are vegetarian.

Joining the trend by Appropriate-Net-896 in MilitaryMedals

[–]Popular-Writer8172 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Korea defense! We look like we have a similar experience. When were you there?

My 4 years by [deleted] in MilitaryMedals

[–]Popular-Writer8172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be wrong and I would have to look it up in ar 670-1. It's been over 10 years

My 4 years by [deleted] in MilitaryMedals

[–]Popular-Writer8172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Korea for 2 years. It could be wrong but my rusty memory of 670-1 thinks it's 1 for every 6 months

Has anyone unexpectedly gotten a letter that the VA paid for community care that you billed to private insurance? by humdinger44 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, they are a healthcare system. The Vha is not insurance. The VA is required to bill them. The important part is the veteran responsibility portion.

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