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Re: 2013 Clothing Allowences (reply) HmmmmI wear bilateral AFO's, bilateral hinged knee braces, a rigid back brace, use 2 arm crutches, and now have a power wheelchair as well as using medication for a skin condition that causes staining.Even with the wheelchair I have to... |
VA Policies and Procedures | 05/14/13 00:10:32 |
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Re: Comprehensive List of Items received From The Independent Living Program (reply) well then that makes the whole program here a farce as she tells me everything must be prescribed. |
VA Education/Training Programs | 04/30/13 05:31:38 |
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Re: Comprehensive List of Items received From The Independent Living Program (reply) stoneyb1would you mind sending me a message with conntact info for your ILP person.I need to talk to a good one to see if they might help "school" my unwilling one that hates the program and has provided ZIP. |
VA Education/Training Programs | 04/29/13 21:21:45 |
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Re: Comprehensive List of Items received From The Independent Living Program (reply) MPRISE.......did prosthetics provide the bidet seat with warm water etc or did it have to come from some other program??I ask because I also have one prescribed and no action yet. Ditto lever knobs for doors and ergo type faucets.My ILP... |
VA Education/Training Programs | 04/29/13 21:20:01 |
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Re: ILP at right around the 2 year mark (reply) It just hurts my heart.............not only for me but for all of us that this program is dealt with SO unevenly from place to place.Why can't it be handled everywhere like it is in the places where it actually works.Seems to be VERY... |
VA Education/Training Programs | 04/22/13 02:08:42 |
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Re: Power wheelchair etc (reply) The modular ramp was finally installed on Thursday.Yes, I have applied for an auto grant and a SAH grant......eBennies (as if that was accurate) indicates a decision sometime in the autumn.I had already appliped for a HISA grant for a... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 04/20/13 20:34:50 |
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Re: ILP at right around the 2 year mark (reply) Had the appt on Fri and basically nothing was accomplished.Still fighting over the K or Q adjustable bed though I have prescription fromf rom VA docs and denial from VA prosthetics.Have statements from VA Rheum/Arth, Ortho, Geriatrics,... |
VA Education/Training Programs | 04/20/13 20:29:04 |
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Power wheelchair etc (topic) Finally got my power wheelchair on Thursday and the lift was installed in my poor old (18 years old) vehicle.Still no modular ramps on my home so can't get it inside......that is ( once more )....in the "expedite" category.Initial... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 04/14/13 21:58:30 |
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ILP at right around the 2 year mark (topic) Has been right around 2 year since initial evaluation, home assessment etc.Had to request a change in VR person early on.Had to contact Dr Fannings office and request help.Thus far no plan exists.The only thing on the list provided after... |
VA Education/Training Programs | 04/14/13 21:47:33 |
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Re: Comfort food Southern Style (reply) Amazing how many of us....regardless of where we are from............still really love this kind of food.Pinto beans, navy, lima or black beans.....yum.And, yes...............when you are fortunate enough to get the "full meal deal" it... |
Social Chat | 04/05/13 23:19:24 |
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Re: No April's Joke (reply) My prayers and good wishes join with the others.As to that crap munching on your platelets.......I say this....your table...you call the shots. It's fat cells or nothing..............enuff of that chit.blessings on you girl. |
Social Chat | 04/05/13 23:09:46 |
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Re: Denied PTSD-MST without C&P examination (reply) Without a report of the assault (most aren't/weren't) they can look at other things for proof it occured.Did you go to OB/GYN for a pregnancy test or test for STD's after??Did your quality of work change and was it noted in files?Did you... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 02/11/13 21:55:52 |
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Re: Ongoing ILP saga (reply) GJRMARINE....You might have better luck getting your question answered if you start your own thread.'Mine is now way off track and I still don't have answers to my original questions about ILP items HAVING to be "medically necessary" as... |
VA Education/Training Programs | 12/27/12 21:35:47 |
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Re: Same Sex Spouse and ID Card/Club Membership (reply) The "civil union" type thing is the way it is done (and has been for decades) in many other countries.....and has worked fine. The "marriage" is a contract that deals with legal issues. A "wedding" is seperate. for example.....you... |
Social Chat | 12/16/12 20:57:06 |
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Re: Ongoing ILP saga (reply) I am 100% P&T, schedular.Including SC for PTSD,MDD,Agoraphobia; DDD spine, DJD bilateral ankles, DJD bilateral knees, residual damage (severe) bilateral feetmigraineseczema, varicose veins (bilateral), and two or three other things |
VA Education/Training Programs | 12/15/12 18:49:26 |
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Ongoing ILP saga (topic) Still have rec'd absolutely nothing. First began this process (VRP intv) in Jun 2011.Current counselor told me since this case is "getting old" she wants to "get it settled".Informed of items she thinks she should approve.......less than... |
VA Education/Training Programs | 12/14/12 01:38:32 |
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Re: new benefit amount doesn't add up (reply) The only thing I can think of is SMC S with spouse.....and the cola increase. |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 12/11/12 06:12:09 |
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Re: Eye Chart Unreadable (reply) Can't say what the issue was for you but I have migraines.....including Ocular migraines. When I get one of that type I lose vision in one eye......I have had this happen during an eye exam at the VA and freaked out the examiner as she... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 12/10/12 19:06:39 |
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What do I have to include to have a "fully developed claim" (topic) I think I asked this wrong last time as I have had no replies......usually means I was not clear in what I was asking.I am already SC'd for bilateral "residual damage" to feet. Also DJD bilateral ankles and knees as well as DDD for my... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 12/08/12 20:12:10 |
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Best way to help make claim for loss of use of feet, SHA and auto grant go more quickly (topic) I am going to have to go ahead and do this.SOOOOOI have read posts about a "fully developed claim".In filing for loss of use of both feet along with requests for Auto and SHA grants......what all should I have "together" to go into the... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 12/06/12 20:34:34 |
