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Re: Question on SSI (reply)
here is a phone number to call. http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/ssi.htm#a0=0
Vet Social Security Issues- SSDI SSI

mazboy

06/11/13 11:36:13
Re: Bankruptcy (reply)
talk to an attorney
Veteran Finance & Tax Related Issues

mazboy

06/08/13 11:05:07
Re: Private Hospital Care in lieu of VA Hospital (reply)
jolting joe. Just a side note,  I assume you have paid some of his other bills, but have you ever thought about how much he actually receives from the VA?.... His income from  his 100% is nearly equal to someone earning around $50K...
Health Care Benefits & Issues

mazboy

06/08/13 11:00:40
Re: Physical Disability Board Review...need help with medical (reply)
Sorry for your furstation, but the army and medicare are different as night and day, THEY don't know each others rules. you are a great example of why I try to tell those eligible for part b to just sign up when eligible....now, if you...
Health Care Benefits & Issues

mazboy

06/07/13 00:30:57
Re: Child survivors benefits....please help! (reply)
I assume you have applied for SS for your daughter...she should be eligible for that at least. as for the rest of the situation I am going to have to say rely on your VSO....they are the "expert" in these situations. And as for you...
Survivor Benefits

mazboy

06/05/13 22:05:34
Re: Fed retiree at 100%, turning 65 (reply)
here is their website. http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/
Health Care Benefits & Issues

mazboy

06/05/13 12:08:02
Out of Country Medical Care Reimbursement Program (topic)
I just discovered that the VA actually will reimburse veterans for medical care if they are outside of America.   One key piece of this eligibility  is it has to be DIRECTLY related to your identified disability not just a medical...
Health Care Benefits & Issues

mazboy

06/04/13 13:02:01
Re: Send in VA P&T award to SSDI before CDR? (reply)
I wouldn't send anything to SS unless they asked for them. as for your mention about insurance, you are not eligible for champVA since you are 100% through VA. and since you have been on SSDI for more than 24 months you would have...
Vet Social Security Issues- SSDI SSI

mazboy

06/03/13 12:19:51
Re: Decided to forgo the ChampVA supplement policy (reply)
Not having a supplement is a difficult choice for some. But I did google it and here are some options:...
Health Care Benefits & Issues

mazboy

06/02/13 16:34:46
Re: Federal benefits eligibility FERS (reply)
I can answer a couple parts. when the children reach the age of 18 it ends. lots of information here: http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/282/~/benefits-after-age-18 as for her dic she will continue to receive this. I...
Survivor Benefits

mazboy

06/02/13 16:31:06
Re: need medical opinion for Heart disease due to Dioxin (reply)
since neither responded, just get in to see a VSO and discuss the situation....they will help you. the best to you.
Survivor Benefits

mazboy

06/02/13 12:48:51
Re: Advice for Home Loan where wife has bad credit (reply)
why don't you discuss your financial issues directly with the bank. they can go over your specific issues. there has to be more to the story if you were turned down just before the closing.
Veteran Finance & Tax Related Issues

mazboy

05/31/13 02:35:37
Re: CHAMPVA and claims (reply)
you are going to have lots of questions....here is their website. http://www.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/champva/champva.asp as for how champva works with us, the primary insurance is our private insurance then champVA. but you have to...
Health Care Benefits & Issues

mazboy

05/31/13 02:32:56
Re: need medical opinion for Heart disease due to Dioxin (reply)
you still need to discuss this with a VSO that will help with answering all of your questions....
Survivor Benefits

mazboy

05/31/13 02:29:23
Re: Wording in a letter (reply)
some one may know exactly what that means, but I assume she/you have been working directly with the DAV...just call them and they can fill you in on what's going on. Sounds like she will be getting benefits.
Survivor Benefits

mazboy

05/28/13 21:19:40
Re: DIC question (reply)
lung disease, service connected, and lung cancer? there are other factors too. read: www.vba.va.gov/bln/dependents/dic.doc‎ you really need to discuss this with a VSO.
Survivor Benefits

mazboy

05/27/13 22:38:56
Re: question about student loan forgiveness (reply)
it's weird but I located this interesting website that might be of help. if nothing else, it is some additional support to you and your family....
P&T - Permanent & Total Disability

mazboy

05/26/13 22:05:28
Re: Battery explosion with hearing loss, will Champva pay anything? (reply)
sorry about your accident. Pretty straight forward regarding Champva just make sure that the medical providers take champVA that is the first step on medical coverage. http://www.danville.va.gov/patients/champVAbook.pdf
Health Care Benefits & Issues

mazboy

05/25/13 22:45:39
Re: can anyone tell me of their experience about this? (reply)
one thing not mentioned here is that many cases filed the first time are denied. Don't get stressed out about it, just do a reconsideration on the claim, and you do need an attorney for the first reconsideration.
Vet Social Security Issues- SSDI SSI

mazboy

05/24/13 21:41:08
Re: Private Medical Care in an Emergency (reply)
monamvet you make a good point on the 20% cost of a bill, but would you rather pay 20% than 100% of a bill? Regardless, my point above had nothing to do with that, it was about NOT going to an emergency room. There are times when you...
Health Care Benefits & Issues

mazboy

05/24/13 21:37:06
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