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RLTW64		#21	[url]	[-]
Posts: 959 Aug 16 12 11:50 AM	467ARBandits wrote: If you are trying to get the handicap parking, and your disability is PTSD or a MH condition with no mobility issues, you aren't eligible I'm not so much of an ass that i would try to get a handicap plate with just a mental issue. Some of us have mobility issues that are NOT service connected. I do have permantent mobility issues and have a placecard for my rearview mirror. They are just not service connected. The form clearly states 100% "OR" 1 one of the criteria on the back. Since I DO qualify for a Disabled Veteran Plate, I was wondering if MY PTIU would qualify me for a Disabled Veteran "wheelchair" plate. Let's not jump to conclusions and/or deminish the fact that the mentally ill have put in the same hours and work as any other veteran on here. Some of us are just having a harder time getting SC as not all of us used sick call to get out of physical training at 6am. Hey Brother no need to attack another member. All Vet2112 was giving you some valuable information and it's your choice whether or not you want to take advice from anyone on this board. Please don't take this thread in the wrong direction. RLTW 70% TBI 50% MDD (currently appealing) 30% Migraines 10% Lumbar strain Combined overall rating @ 90% Lifetime member of DAV since 2004
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467ARBandits		#22	[url]	[-]
Posts: 202 Aug 16 12 12:57 PM	i wasn't trying to attack anyone. Just set someone straight as to my question. Since i was the only one asking specific questions about the percentages, i took it as Vet2112 was thinking that I was attempting t screw the system some how by applying for a handicap plate for PTSD. I wouldn't do that. In fact, i wouldn't even be diagnosed with it now if I hadn't been "interventioned" into seeing a psych. I avoided this diagnosis at all costs. Maybe my wording was wrong. (?) does being 100%PTIU with a SS disability in mobility restrictions, authorize me to apply for a Vet plate with the Wheelcahir symbol. This board has been quite helpful to me. There was no disrespect intended. (Just have anger issues with a side of paranoia. )
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Vet2112		#23	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2259 Aug 16 12 1:49 PM	467ARBandits wrote: If you are trying to get the handicap parking, and your disability is PTSD or a MH condition with no mobility issues, you aren't eligible I'm not so much of an ass that i would try to get a handicap plate with just a mental issue. Some of us have mobility issues that are NOT service connected. I do have permantent mobility issues and have a placecard for my rearview mirror. They are just not service connected. The form clearly states 100% "OR" 1 one of the criteria on the back. Since I DO qualify for a Disabled Veteran Plate, I was wondering if MY PTIU would qualify me for a Disabled Veteran "wheelchair" plate. Let's not jump to conclusions and/or deminish the fact that the mentally ill have put in the same hours and work as any other veteran on here. Some of us are just having a harder time getting SC as not all of us used sick call to get out of physical training at 6am. I wasn't implying that you are an "ass". However after reading the highlighted sentences I'm almost inclined to change that stance. I'm simply offering advice to all that read these threads. Remember how you most likely found this site? Google, right? Surely you don't think that is a venture restricted only to yourself, do you? I will re-state to get handicap parking privledges you must meet the eligibility. And no MH conditions are listed on any state handicap parking eligibility. However, since you have other disabilities as well, you may qualify. Again, your doctor must sign the form. But to get the Veteran license plate, which is also a vehicle registration, for the highly discounted price of $7.50, you must be rated at 100%. Perhaps that is where your confusion may lie. Here is the link to the registration form... http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv_forms/mv-145v.pdf IU is 100%, right? NOTE: In order to qualify for the free yearly registration, the applicant must have a 100% service- connected disability certified by the U.S. Veteran’s Administration or service unit in which the veteran served. Look under eligibility codes' on the application on page 2 and it will spell it *all* out for you.... a placard is not a registration, that's why they are free. A tag (license plate) is always* part of the vehicle registration. Edited 1 time by Vet2112 Aug 16 12 2:05 PM.
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467ARBandits		#24	[url]	[-]
Posts: 202 Aug 16 12 3:36 PM	You kow what VET22112? I am not asking a blind question. I have read the form and my concern was the fact that my mobility issues are not servicce connected and was asking if that was an issue. *a placard is not a registration, that's why they are free. A tag (license plate) is always part of the vehicle registration. Never said anything about a placard being part of a registartion. Just trying to give the whole picture and inform everyone that i am disabled with mobility issues. You still need the same proof weather it be a placard or plate. For the most part this is a good board and very helpful for most. but lately there has been a lot of " do as tell you and shut up" from a few vets. not that it matters really but its been nice. checking out.
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rsmallen		#25	[url]	[-]
Posts: 215 Aug 16 12 3:44 PM	467ARBandits, I think u should be able to, but have found PenDots forms/regulations counterintuitive much too often to be certain. I have the handicapped placard for the issues that are in the pending service connection claim for my husband. I don't personally see an advantage to the disabled vet plate, but that could be bc I am not a vet. However, if I were wanting to pursue it and wasn't sure, I'd let my local State Rep help me and explain it to me. They are usually happy to help their constituents in my experience.
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Vet2112		#26	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2259 Aug 16 12 4:57 PM	You still need the same proof weather it be a placard or plate. Apparently it isn't the same. I will admit the form is a bit confusing. For the Veteran plate, with the wheelchair symbol, they require proof that you are 100% disabled by VA, and they don't specifically mention what conditions the 100% must be. However, I am fairly certain that if your doctor confirms the immobility portion, and you can provide an award letter that reflects 100%, you could be good to go. rsmallen offered great advice... check with your state DMV or VSO. 467ARBandits... Love ya' man!
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samurang		#27	[url]	[-]
Posts: 41 Oct 12 12 3:50 AM	Just went through this nutroll... Went to the Pittsburgh RO customer service desk with the MV145v. Walked in and they stamped it for me on the spot. Took 5 minutes. My job has a notary, so I got them to notarize it and sent it off to Harrisburg They cashed the check, but no plate yet. That was 28 Sep. The Severly Disabled Veteran plate saves you the $36 yearly registration fee for a one time fee of $7.50 if you are 100% From the form: Applicant: (1) is blind. (2) does not have full use of an arm or both arms. (3) cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest. (4) cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistive device. (5) is restricted by lung disease to such an extent that the person’s forced (respiratory) expiratory volume for one second, when measured by spirometry, is less than one liter or the arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 MM/HG on room air at rest. (6) uses portable oxygen. (7) has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person’s functional limitations are classified in severity as Class III or Class IV according to the standards set by the American Heart Association. (8 ) is severely limited in his or her ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition. NOTE: In order to qualify for the free yearly registration, the applicant must have a 100% service- connected disability certified by the U.S. Veteran’s Administration or service unit in which the veteran served. Thanks for your service S/ K
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blanco63		#28	[url]	[-]
Posts: 324 Oct 12 12 1:58 PM	In PA, you can get a severely disabled veteran (wheelchair) plate if you are only 0%, as long as the VAROIC writes on the form one of the eight reasons on the reverse side. The Philly office did this and also notarized it and they only took 3 weeks to return it to me.I immediately sent it to Penndot (DMV) and in only 2 more weeks I had the plate. The Philly Va is great, for this and their speed in processing and approving claims.
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Skinny Cat		#29	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1952 Oct 15 12 6:10 PM	It may be diffrent in each state rather you can park in a handicap space with just a DV plate on your car. I know in Colorado if you don't have a state issued handicap licenses card hanging from your rear view mirror and your parked in a handicap space regardless of if you have a DV plate, they'll tow it! For those who fought for it, freedom has a meaning the protected will never know.
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Truckmaster		#30	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1635 Oct 17 12 1:00 PM	Skinny Cat wrote: It may be diffrent in each state rather you can park in a handicap space with just a DV plate on your car. I know in Colorado if you don't have a state issued handicap licenses card hanging from your rear view mirror and your parked in a handicap space regardless of if you have a DV plate, they'll tow it! Colorado also has the disabled vet tag with the wheel chair symbol. It is the same as having the mirror tag. One of the things a lot of folks forget, is the disabled person has to go inside the store, not sit in the car while the the rest of the occupants go inside. Even though some states look at a DV plate as acceptable for parking, be considerate, if you are not mobility impaired, do not take the space from someone who needs it. With that tag, you are representing all disabled vets. Abuse it, we can all loose it. Fight for every little bit of your life back. Don't let them win.
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brucec		#31	[url]	[-]
Posts: 513 Oct 17 12 4:12 PM	Well after fighting to get the weight class changed for PA Disabled Veterans plates it was yet again scrapped because some stupid ass representatives added CRAP to the bill that has nothing at all to with the simple original intent of this bill to simple increase the weight limit for disabled vets so everyone that has a one ton pickup truck can have a plate. But crapped out again after 2 years was getting close I hae not gave up yet! So if you are a PA 100% veteran write your PA reps and asked them to increase the weight limit for the PA Disabled Veteran plate. Was limited to 8,000 pounds got it increased to 10,000 but that still does not qualify for a one ton truck as mine has a gross weight of 11,500 pounds. One thing they said is they have not had any other veterans concerned with this issue. So be concerned if you are a 100% vet. (Thanks)
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Skinny Cat		#32	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1952 Oct 18 12 11:35 AM	Truck, You stated the main reason why a person, like myself, would not park in a handicap parking place, "Be Considerate"! I'm mobile so even if I could legally use a handicap space, I wouldn't. I've sometimes wondered why getting that close parking is so important to people. I go to a gym three days a week and I see people trying for that close parking spot then walk into a gym to work out! Talk about a hypocritical double standard. For those who fought for it, freedom has a meaning the protected will never know.
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Truckmaster		#33	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1635 Oct 18 12 11:48 PM	Skinny Cat wrote: Truck, You stated the main reason why a person, like myself, would not park in a handicap parking place, "Be Considerate"! I'm mobile so even if I could legally use a handicap space, I wouldn't. I've sometimes wondered why getting that close parking is so important to people. I go to a gym three days a week and I see people trying for that close parking spot then walk into a gym to work out! Talk about a hypocritical double standard. Our local Walmart has a greeter (also a vet by the way), that is in a wheel chair. You can tell everyday when he is there, because his van is taking up one of the five handicap spots. If he can handle working for 8 hours, he should not be taking up a handicap spot. Fight for every little bit of your life back. Don't let them win.
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brucec		#34	[url]	[-]
Posts: 513 Oct 19 12 3:57 PM	samurang, guess you are from PA also the Disabled Veterans plate was limited to 8,000 gross weight I fought got that increased to 10,000 but my one ton truck is 11,500 need that to legally haul my RV 5th wheel. My tag is $250.00 per year I am a 100% disabled vet also have a handicapped hanging tag I hardly ever use but do some times. Remember not all injuries are visible to the eyes. My severe spinal injury and nerve damage you can not see or the two plats, eight screws and two pins they fused my broken ankle together with that is now just full of arthritis. I will not go into my physical limitations just making a point that because someone is not wheelchair bound does not mean he does not have trouble walking some days. I hardly ever use my handicapped hanging tag and hardly ever park in handicapped spaces but now and then because I have day with severe pain walking I do. I remember once I was having a bad day and parked in a handicapped space had my hanging tag up also have disabled veterans plate with wheelchair symbol. Anyway when I got out of my truck some guy yelled at me lazy bum that is a handicapped space I do not see anything wrong with you. I said well I am handicapped have a sticker and plate and &&^&&^& if I was not handicapped I would come over there right now and kick your ass. He said sorry but can't see anything wrong with you. I just said )(&&(&(*& and walked away. Learned years ago not to let people like that get to me. Anyway you get my point I never judge anyone I have no idea what they have been through in life. I will keep fighting to get the weight limit increased on the disabled vet plate in PA. Like I told them a 100% disabled veteran is just that no matter what he drives as long as it i not a commercial vehicle. One day I will get stopped going down the road with my 5th wheel and get a ticket for being over weight even though I am not and I will not pay that they can put my ass in jail I wrote them that also my reps.
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SPSGT.ptsding		#35	[url]	[-]
Posts: 436 Oct 20 12 10:37 AM	Truckmaster wrote: Skinny Cat wrote: Truck, You stated the main reason why a person, like myself, would not park in a handicap parking place, "Be Considerate"! I'm mobile so even if I could legally use a handicap space, I wouldn't. I've sometimes wondered why getting that close parking is so important to people. I go to a gym three days a week and I see people trying for that close parking spot then walk into a gym to work out! Talk about a hypocritical double standard. Our local Walmart has a greeter (also a vet by the way), that is in a wheel chair. You can tell everyday when he is there, because his van is taking up one of the five handicap spots. If he can handle working for 8 hours, he should not be taking up a handicap spot. How dare this wheel chair vet work,and then take up a parking space.....geez!! Do you spend much time thinking about you replies?.......doesnt look like it.
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Truckmaster		#36	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1635 Oct 20 12 2:25 PM	SPSGT wrote: Truckmaster wrote: Skinny Cat wrote: Truck, You stated the main reason why a person, like myself, would not park in a handicap parking place, "Be Considerate"! I'm mobile so even if I could legally use a handicap space, I wouldn't. I've sometimes wondered why getting that close parking is so important to people. I go to a gym three days a week and I see people trying for that close parking spot then walk into a gym to work out! Talk about a hypocritical double standard. Our local Walmart has a greeter (also a vet by the way), that is in a wheel chair. You can tell everyday when he is there, because his van is taking up one of the five handicap spots. If he can handle working for 8 hours, he should not be taking up a handicap spot. How dare this wheel chair vet work,and then take up a parking space.....geez!! Do you spend much time thinking about you replies?.......doesnt look like it. Do you? Its not the working, or the parking, its the time he is parking. Most states have a 2 hour limit. As it is now, there is not enough spots for the shoppers. If he can wheel around for 8 hours, he can be courteous and park at the rear of the lot, like Walmart employees are supposed to. How many others that need the spots have to suffer, just because he hogs up the spot all day? I would be just as upset at any other employee parking at the front all the time. This store only has five handicap spots, only two are for vans with a lift. now its down to one. Many localities have rules about the availability of the spots, in other words if there is not enough spots to go around, they require the malls to put in more. Then the non handicap folks get upset at the handicap folks. A vicious circle that just divides everyone. Fight for every little bit of your life back. Don't let them win.
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deuce962		#37	[url]	[-]
Posts: 174 Oct 21 12 8:39 AM	I personally would never begrudge a wheelchair bound person a handicapped spot. ANY MODERATOR: This thread has strayed and gone sour. I think it's ready for the Rhino Boot!
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anotherMarine		#38	[url]	[-]
Posts: 131 Oct 22 12 9:11 AM	What burns my A-- , is when the young mom or the young high school kids with nothing wrong with them, park in the disabled parking spots, just to get closer to the door. Then the one's that need the spot has to drive around several time, hoping to find a parking place.
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mazboy		#39	[url]	[-]
Posts: 739 Oct 25 12 8:43 AM	did any of you guys look at the website i gave you? http://www.dmv.state.pa.u...rms/mv_forms/mv-145v.pdf it covers cost and where to send the form.
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nmfxstc		#40	[url]	[-]
Posts: 25190 Oct 26 12 6:04 AM	Pretty long running thread for a state license plate! Just go to your state DMV and find out! Fillean meal ar an meallaire.
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