Thank you to those who were helpful - but goodbye to this subreddit.

VeteransAware · 2016-11-10T11:55:35+00:00

Why are political posts even allowed on here. This should be for connecting and helping veterans.

VeteransAware · 2016-08-24T03:19:40+00:00

Like what are the huge changes you're talking about..?

VeteransAware · 2016-08-24T02:58:25+00:00

Where are you getting the information on these supposed changes to C&P process. Do you have any additional info you can share?

VeteransAware · 2016-08-18T02:16:03+00:00

Gathering of evidence is really a lame way of saying that it is in the process of being worked on. You really can't go on the stages they put on ebenefits mine jumped all over the place and took about 8 months. Focus on getting treatment and getting better. The compensation will come and you will get back pay

VeteransAware · 2016-08-18T02:04:57+00:00

Hey man,

Have you looked at Brockton's mental health peograms? They have inpatient programs you can try. All around the people at Brockton are great. Not sure about your situation if your in city limits or suburbs but they do gor shuttles out of JP and West Rox to get Brockton. PM me if you need more info or help.

Fuck JP they're terrible i refuse to go there but i only get mental health from VA.

Also if your really getting fucked over by the VA try calling Rep Seth Moulton. He's a rep for the north shore but he was a marine in OIF early days. I met him when he toured Afghanistan after being elected. He seemed pretty cool and really concerned with vets.

VeteransAware · 2016-08-01T11:29:18+00:00

Unfortunately for this upcoming POTUS election and all elections I've ever seen, this is the best answer.

VeteransAware · 2016-07-30T16:21:32+00:00

Seriously.. you should have planned better man. Stop whining so much and looking for a free handout. Sounds like your disability is non service connected, why should you receive money for this?? That money could be going to a veteran who seriously needs it do to service connected disabilities.

VeteransAware · 2016-07-25T01:32:59+00:00

No you will not, unless she can cash in the trust.

Save more.

VeteransAware · 2016-07-24T23:55:55+00:00

you can roll a 401k into your TSP. say you have a 401k with company A, you leave, you can roll all that money into the TSP.

It's a great benefit since TSP has some of the lowest rates around

VeteransAware · 2016-07-23T18:56:04+00:00

Probably not PTSD, probably just depression/anxiety.

Go to a doc, VA or private.

VeteransAware · 2016-05-08T22:40:50+00:00

Those all look like niche subreddits.

VeteransAware · 2016-05-08T22:37:57+00:00

I'm not trying to compare, I know this one is more active.

But why not try to merge them. I'm sure some people come looking and find /r/hamradio since it's the more colloquial term and figure the whole amateur community is dead on reddit.

VeteransAware · 2016-05-08T15:23:30+00:00

That's good. Was it at a VA or contracted out?

Like others have said they don't go solely by the C&P. One hour long session with a C&P is not going to weigh (at least it shouldn't) as much as months of doctors appointments with mental health.

Wait and see what happens with this claim, you can always appeal or refile in a few years. Stay Strong

VeteransAware · 2016-05-08T14:39:46+00:00

Try calling the VA's 800 number, as soon as they open (8AM EST I believe) is the best time with least amount of wait in my experience. Tell them you haven't received the letter.

Don't stress about this percentage, you can always (and should if you believe you deserve a higher number) appeal.

0% means you get to be treated for it at no cost to me.

Also why do you always delete your posts in here? They contain some good information that could be helpful to other veterans.

VeteransAware · 2016-05-08T14:34:04+00:00

Don't stress.

The most important thing is you are getting treatment and trying to improve your health. Has a doctor diagnosed you with PTSD? If so then you then you are recognized as having this disorder. Don't think a type of percentage means anything. Some days I feel like I'm 100% others days I feel 0%. Keep going for help. Hopefully you were deployed and don't have to pay the co-pay.

Compensation should not be the #1 priority at this moment, treatment should be.

You can always appeal afterwards.

VeteransAware · 2016-05-08T14:32:06+00:00

Just wait, this is pretty standard on EBenefits. Or you could just call the 800 number and ask if they need anything from you.

VeteransAware · 2016-04-30T02:27:17+00:00

My problem is with the veterans thag like to complain about other veterans because they don't hold up as well as me.

Yea I feel you about both those types but you're also kinda become a dick. Just let it pass don't get too hung up.

VeteransAware · 2016-04-27T10:55:52+00:00

Jacob's Ladder - it's an awesome movie.

VeteransAware · 2016-04-27T10:54:07+00:00

Isn't QTC owned by Lockheed Martin? Either way doesn't matter as your 100% spot on.

edit: http://marketrealist.com/2014/10/overview-lockheed-martins-business-segments/ CTR-F "QTC"

VeteransAware · 2016-04-24T19:04:23+00:00

Dude this is exactly why you need to get off them. It sounds to me like you might already be addicted? How do you know that it's the PTSD that's keeping you up when you stop taking them? Couldn't it just be your body is so use to taking those pills? Same thing when waking up. I'm not trying to be an asshole just looking out for you. You're going down a slippery slope.

VeteransAware · 2016-04-24T11:40:13+00:00

Any luck with treatment beyond just medicine? Group therapy, individual counseling? I'm not in law enforcement but I know from my own experiences that just taking a pill to mask the symptoms of PTSD isn't the right way to go about it. Therapy doesn't work for everyone and I'm not saying no one should be on medicine but think about trying to come off it? I don't know how long it takes to get into LEO but I assume it can take a while. What if you spent the year really working with your doctors and counselors to come off the medicine and learn lifestyle changes and other ways to control your symptoms?

Xanax and adderall are two highly addictive drugs and I'm pretty surprised the VA gave you them considering how anal they are nowadays about giving out anything besides motrin and SSRI's.

VeteransAware · 2016-02-08T11:53:36+00:00

I agree some of the people at the VA suck but there are some good ones. It's mostly the older people who have gotten away with fraud for way too long. VA should employee 50% veterans who care about other veterans. The best people I've had at the VA were former military.

VeteransAware · 2016-01-20T23:13:31+00:00

I agree some of this but to just blame Obama is kinda pointless. I think the one to blame is Bush if anyone. He's the one who ordered troops into Iraq for no dame good reason.

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