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03-04-11, 02:06 PM
Thread: Total Knee Poll
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Poll: snip . . . I wouldn't make a blanket...
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I wouldn't make a blanket statement like that. I would agree with you from my experience with the VA back in the 1970's.
I had surgery on both my knees (bi lateral release) as I... -
Egads, this is NUTS! When I was at boot at PI...
Egads, this is NUTS!
When I was at boot at PI in 1967, we got $82.50 (E1 under 6 months) which after taxes etc, we got a bit over $30 per payday.
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11-27-10, 08:56 PM
Thread: Agent Orange Benefits Could Expand Tuesday
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Yes, you have to get the VA to look at this...
Yes, you have to get the VA to look at this evidence. I dunno about lawyers. I don't know of one lawyer that will do anything for a vet. Either way, good luck!
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11-26-10, 10:50 AM
Thread: Agent Orange Benefits Could Expand Tuesday
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You need to submit copies of the doctors reports...
You need to submit copies of the doctors reports that say you have CAD. The VA wants proof. Just saying it doesn't get the job done with the VA. I would reopen the case and submit as much evidence...
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11-17-10, 05:21 PM
Thread: Just wondering...
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I spent 8 1/2 years in . . . I don't represent...
I spent 8 1/2 years in . . . I don't represent myself as 'retired'. Just tired. Yes, 19 and 6 or more is 'retired'. Or of course, medically discharged is sometimes considered 'retired'. However,...
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11-10-10, 05:59 PM
Thread: Chosen Few
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I did the same. My dad was WW2, he was in 4th...
I did the same. My dad was WW2, he was in 4th MarDiv in Iwo Jima and the pacific theater. He was in 4th Jasco - an early radar outfit. He was an operator. He died in 1977 at the age of 51.
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11-10-10, 04:31 PM
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I have no problem with Aussies at all. We used...
I have no problem with Aussies at all. We used to exchange chow in VietNam back in the day. Australia has always been a great ally of the US. They fight well, are great people to work with. And...
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11-02-10, 08:42 PM
Thread: The meaning of 'Semper Fidelis'
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My son joined the Army some 15 years ago. He has...
My son joined the Army some 15 years ago. He has 3 tours of Iraq duty behind him. He is E7 - Sgt 1st Class (same as GySgt). He was blown up in a convoy going to Baghdad airport. The convoy (Army)...
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I am service connected 40% on my back. The...
I am service connected 40% on my back. The difference is that I have evidence in my medical record when I was in the Marines that I was seen in the BAS for this condition. If there is not evidence...
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