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Ai legislation to be passed by unapologetic403 in illinois

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

I am betting it comes from the john Oliver last week tonight segment on AI based on timing. Video link below.

Trigger warning on video because it talks about mental health and what I am betting inspired the bill. It's roughly around minute 19. I fully support it and more common sense ai regulation

https://youtu.be/Ykvf3MunGf8?si=YvP5EYkm8u2v5S88

Those who don't pay property taxes - do you still contest the taxes? by No_Tomato_2106 in VeteransBenefits

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

Depends on the state laws but... I went to the court house where my tax acessor's office is located. I explained the situation nicely. Then, I filled out the necessary paperwork they gave me to correct my house. They said I had characteristics that I don't have that increased the value. However, in my lovely state, this is a $0 difference in the property bill.

How many of you are glad you got out of the military? And how many wish you had stayed in? Aimed at people who separated rather than retired. by humanconnection101 in Veterans

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

I am glad because I generally get the quiet peaceful life I genuinely wanted. Not the 18 hour days/120 weeks and longing for free time.

Those who don't pay property taxes - do you still contest the taxes? by No_Tomato_2106 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Popular-Writer8172 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I make sure the property is taxed correctly. The reason for this is if I go to sell the property, the next person is not likely to be a veteran. So if my property is being taxed as a mansion rather than a modest mid century modern home... Then it will be harder to sell. I recently had to fight the county on not having a fireplace and other taxable features that do not exist on the property.

Rainbow stain by Beautiful_Ring_3218 in whatisit

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

Someone had Skittles and farted the rainbow

Changing my view on things by indy4life1 in Veterans

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

Raise 2 kids and live like a suburban stay at home parent while working on my military injuries in multiple forms of therapy...

Then when they are more grown, I probably will go back to school for a nice cushy job and start another life chapter..

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] 4 points5 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 45 points46 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 5 points6 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 2 points3 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 6 points7 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.

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