08-11-2011, 17:31
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Need VA Help
Gilbert Mag Magallanes was a team guy on ODA574 in Astan, the ODA that linked up with Karzai to drive the Taliban out of Kandahar.
He was seriously wounded, lost some brain matter etc, and was medically retired.
He recently participated in some project warrior activities...he climbed Mt.Rainer and did a bike marathon and now the VA wants to reduce his disability because he pushes himself and doesn't mope around like alot of the phony PTSD pukes do.
The events got publicity and some VA mf'er got busy.
Any VA guys/gals out there.
This is way wrong, Mag was seriously fked up but he's an SF guy and ain't gonna lay on his ass.
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08-11-2011, 18:31
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Dont have any contacts but tell me who to write and ill start typing..
this is complete bullshit
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08-11-2011, 20:25
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PRB, PM me and I will get his info and link him up with the right folks to help him out.
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08-12-2011, 15:14
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That's bullshit! I'd be glad to assist also as I'm working in the VA system [disability determinations] now and can make things happen as they should, not the way the VA 'thinks' they should. I'll be standing by, let me know if you need my help!
Kassie
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08-12-2011, 15:19
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All,
Thanks for all of the responses public/private.
This is already done. A retired SF guy John A...zz....i for those in 5th Gp works for the VA and got Mag reconfirmed at 100%.
These sites are great for getting contacts to woek things...thanks to all again that responded and to the TS for this resource.
Pat
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08-12-2011, 15:23
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Very glad to hear
Maybe we can get the name of douche who down graded his status and see if we cant get his/her employment status down graded those kind of people have no business taking care of those who served and sacificed for this country
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08-12-2011, 21:04
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whats the whole story?
Is there asshole messing with him?
AL
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08-12-2011, 22:12
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Originally Posted by albeham
whats the whole story?
Is there asshole messing with him?
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From what I know Mag has 100% disability but participated in some wounded warrior events like cycling and mountain climbing that got news coverage.
Some asshat at the VA figured maybe he wasn't so disabled because he was trying to set and achieve goals and not just sit on his ass. He was notified of an evaluation for downgrade but these guys got involved
http://www.oasisgrp.org/ie7/index.ht...vation=inplace
and I'm told it's already fixed and Mag will retain his 100%.
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08-12-2011, 22:44
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My Dad worked for he DAV, I heard stories. The VA seemingly has a tendency to reward those that use the system or won't do for themselves and punishes those push their personal limits.
In other words the process is easier if you lie down and give up. And you also have a bureaucracy that must justify it's existence.
Good for your buddy. VA ought to reward him for setting a good example for others to follow.
Drew
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08-13-2011, 04:43
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My Dad worked for he DAV, I heard stories. The VA seemingly has a tendency to reward those that use the system or won't do for themselves and punishes those push their personal limits.
In other words the process is easier if you lie down and give up. And you also have a bureaucracy that must justify it's existence.
Good for your buddy. VA ought to reward him for setting a good example for others to follow.
Drew
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I agree, but it is a gov't beurocracy (no...I can't spell)...so mostly to be expected..
Yeah, as PRB stated John A does a GREAT job helping out.....good guy.
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