tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post8686651262843892820..comments2024-03-11T03:11:57.221-04:00Comments on R Sanity RV Adventures: The Rug Is Pulled Out From Under Us (Again)Paul and Marti Dahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-7264178330683519232014-12-03T10:25:14.404-05:002014-12-03T10:25:14.404-05:00It was disheartening to know that you had a tough ...It was disheartening to know that you had a tough time with filing your disability benefits. But it’s good that despite of the difficulty you’ve experienced, you never give up and keep on fighting. Keep it up! Everything has its proper time. I just hope for your claim gets approve soon.<br /><br /><a href="http://fight4vets.wordpress.com/2014/01/29/choosing-the-right-va-disability-benefits-lawyer/" rel="nofollow">Victoria Pierce @ Fight4Vets</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138381139233753765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-69992769372862376152014-01-01T15:53:16.497-05:002014-01-01T15:53:16.497-05:00Regretfully, I am not the least surprised at this ...Regretfully, I am not the least surprised at this outcome. I have seen it happen too many times in the past. Frankly, when I was urged to complete the VA process when I retired, I decided to pass that up and stick with the retired medical scheme. I have not looked back and nothing I have seen or heard since has given me any pause for regret. Life is just too short to be jerked around when there are perfectly acceptable other options.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-39490132948852947962014-01-01T13:00:49.544-05:002014-01-01T13:00:49.544-05:00Also wanted to chime in on your frustrating delays...Also wanted to chime in on your frustrating delays with the VA. The good thing is you seem to make the best of any situation life throws at you. Your sense of humor will get you through this trying time. Big EZ Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042182363320148353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-76851568653060771302013-12-31T22:15:07.588-05:002013-12-31T22:15:07.588-05:00As slow as they are moving, time should be going b...As slow as they are moving, time should be going backwards. <br /><br />Sorry you are going through such frustration. <br /><br />Now that is one great cookie helper. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-23736886176743967632013-12-31T18:56:58.595-05:002013-12-31T18:56:58.595-05:00We are so sorry to hear that the process is not mo...We are so sorry to hear that the process is not moving forward as you had hoped. It is obvious that the system is broke and it might require intervention from higher ups. Perhaps you were meant to squeak that wheel...so you and others will not continue to get the run around. Just know that a huge gang out here in Blogville are sure pulling for you!!! Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-22010947626699027092013-12-31T18:54:41.664-05:002013-12-31T18:54:41.664-05:00I see Anabelle is a really big help in the mixing ...I see Anabelle is a really big help in the mixing process. She even has boots on in case things start overflowing.<br /><br />Sorry things are still not straightening out with the VA. I can only imagine how frustrated you must be.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you both.Barbara and Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950659270754642037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-85508446398563990822013-12-31T17:01:17.539-05:002013-12-31T17:01:17.539-05:00Thanks, Norm for the tips. I am represented by th...Thanks, Norm for the tips. I am represented by the American Legion and all the local rep has done is look at my file on his computer and told me my claim is "Pending". A call to the Am Legion State Office I was told they could not do anything to help me.<br /><br />I am aware that Congressional help only causes further delays and I have avoided that.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, I really appreciate it.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-42930263841373995112013-12-31T15:14:05.084-05:002013-12-31T15:14:05.084-05:00I am with Gail. I suspect these delays are quite ...I am with Gail. I suspect these delays are quite intentional and I would certainly contact my congressional representatives. It is shameful and ridiculous. Hang in there.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-68219879756824568102013-12-31T09:36:40.214-05:002013-12-31T09:36:40.214-05:00Paul are you represented by a National Service Org...Paul are you represented by a National Service Org. i.e. Am Legion, VFW, DAV? They are the key to getting the VARO off the snide and working on the claim. Yes the VARO must order the MRI's at the Medical Centers. I know this because I work as a County Veterans Service Rep. Oh and the representation is free, never pay for VA reps. <br />Unfortunately this is normal VA bullhockey and a call for the Senators and Congressmen only means it will take longer. Because if they pull your file out of order it then goes to the bottom of the piles!! <br /> NEVER - GIVE UP! Only then the govn't wins.normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794603165354675721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-65934001630435865422013-12-31T09:06:43.610-05:002013-12-31T09:06:43.610-05:00Shameful. I suspect these delays are quite intenti...Shameful. I suspect these delays are quite intentional. Lesser men would have given up and gone away by now :( I hope your persistence pays off BIG!<br /><br />Happy New Year to you both!Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-11842069478590488962013-12-31T08:46:33.859-05:002013-12-31T08:46:33.859-05:00Is it time to go to the IG?Is it time to go to the IG?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-27921616053244625482013-12-31T08:09:49.108-05:002013-12-31T08:09:49.108-05:00So frustrating what a way to treat the countries v...So frustrating what a way to treat the countries veterans. Hope you can soon get things done and carry on with your life.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-37715096055924652282013-12-31T07:44:06.589-05:002013-12-31T07:44:06.589-05:00I'm so sorry to hear of the additional delays....I'm so sorry to hear of the additional delays. I'm sure you are both extremely frustrated. I hope the resolution will be closer to the May date than the November one.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-84659899021149536452013-12-30T23:16:36.201-05:002013-12-30T23:16:36.201-05:00This is disgraceful. Is there anything that your s...This is disgraceful. Is there anything that your senator could do for you? I mean really. The IRS was terrible but the VA is so much worse. I'm so sorry it's turning out this way. We are thinking about heading east next fall so we may track you down. Plans in chalk of course. Love that picture - definitely put a smile on your face.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-13984165392711294452013-12-30T22:47:38.346-05:002013-12-30T22:47:38.346-05:00One word: Shameful! Veterans certainly deserve be...One word: Shameful! Veterans certainly deserve better.Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-79391795522550143862013-12-30T22:39:05.781-05:002013-12-30T22:39:05.781-05:00Oh no -- we were hoping things were finally on the...Oh no -- we were hoping things were finally on the upswing. Instead, this sounds worse than it was before! Soooo incredibly frustrating!!Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-55180579405868074882013-12-30T22:35:51.291-05:002013-12-30T22:35:51.291-05:00Oh Paul, I am so sorry. I would be so furious!! ...Oh Paul, I am so sorry. I would be so furious!! Is it time to contact the higherups and raise h..., a stink? Wonderful that you have your family to bring joy to your life.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-63669837311318358462013-12-30T21:22:10.069-05:002013-12-30T21:22:10.069-05:00The photo of your granddaughter Annabelle would ch...The photo of your granddaughter Annabelle would cheer anyone up especially loving grandparents like you and Marti.<br /><br />It's sad that you have to go through all these hoops and delays simply to get a claim reviewed and processed. The next time I see a bumper sticker with a sign saying "Support Our Troops" I think I'll pull up along side and tell they to call the VA and demand better treatment for veterans if they really want to support the troops!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-19549181130180378712013-12-30T20:50:54.117-05:002013-12-30T20:50:54.117-05:00Now that girl knows how to get into cookie bar mak...Now that girl knows how to get into cookie bar making!<br /><br />So sorry for your continued struggles with the VA. How frustrating for you both.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.com