09-21-2007, 15:18
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Originally Posted by mdb23
I appreciate the kind words.
We have been really busy..... but I guess that is better than the alternative.
I'll let you know if I make any progress on the aforementioned situation.
You guys take care,
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If you need help let me know. I have an associate that runs the DAV head office in DC. If you have information on this guy I can either pass it on to her or find out who it needs to go to and give it to them with her blessing.
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09-21-2007, 16:50
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Likewise. One of the guys from my old unit is now working in the auditing department of the VA in Oklahoma. I'm sure he'd be happy to help out or point you in the right direction. Let's save the VA dollars for those that need it.
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09-21-2007, 16:58
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I may be wrong, but IIRC, hearing loss carries no direct compensation, beyond entitling the veteran to free hearing aids.
It may be a line item but does not necessarily add anything to the bottom line for disability income.
TR
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09-21-2007, 18:20
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I may be wrong, but IIRC, hearing loss carries no direct compensation, beyond entitling the veteran to free hearing aids.
It may be a line item but does not necessarily add anything to the bottom line for disability income.
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When I was ETSing we were informed that the military does not pay out compensation for hearing loss unless you're deaf or damn near it. However he might have hustled himself through during a high turnover post deployment... or made even bigger false claims at the VA....
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09-21-2007, 18:25
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TR,
I think you are right. But I can't stand the fact that there are guys out there that get over on the system. You don't even want to know what I think we should do with these types. Handcuffed to the hood of a Hummer for one or two tours would be a good start. I could go on, but it may hurt my later bid for public office.
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
I may be wrong, but IIRC, hearing loss carries no direct compensation, beyond entitling the veteran to free hearing aids.
It may be a line item but does not necessarily add anything to the bottom line for disability income.
TR
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09-22-2007, 00:52
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Please disregard this post and see the next post. Sorry could not figure out how to delete this post.
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09-22-2007, 01:04
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mdb23,
I make the assumption that you are a law enforcement officer of the highest caliber. Is there any way you could turn that sorry punk in to the VA? Because he is stealing money from you and me and all other taxpayers. He will continue to steal money until he dies. Thing is, he IS STEALING!!!! He did not earn those benefits, he is stealing them. This guy confessed to committing a crime to you and he is still committing the crime. I wonder if you could end it.
Take care! People in this country don't give you cops enough credit.
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I was an MP in the Army 20 years held positions in field, Garrison, as and MP on the road the I was also a desk Sgt and a operations. Anyway the point is that SPONTANEOUS STATEMENTS ARE ADMISSIBLE IN COURT, that would also include military or civilian, also your police notebook in admissible in court. I suggest you make and entry in you police notebook for that date and that incident.
You are right about hearing loss but they do give disability for tinnitus. I also believe that it is a crime to use the VA when other people who have lived through the causalities of war deserve it more. I wish you luck with your endeavors and hope you are able to right this injustice. 
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09-24-2007, 12:59
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
I may be wrong, but IIRC, hearing loss carries no direct compensation, beyond entitling the veteran to free hearing aids.
It may be a line item but does not necessarily add anything to the bottom line for disability income.
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Currently I have been told that hearing loss over 30% will receive a rating however the most that you can get for it will be between 0-10% per ear, so no more than 20% total, which is enough for monetary compensation and vocational rehab.
When I went through the VA in 2004, I was told that hearing loss can be rated through the VA but only at 0%. This would entitle the individual to health care specific to that disability only and no monetary compensation.
Its been my experience that what gets submitted for a rating will vary from office to office. Its also seems to depend on whether or not you get an advocate from the DAV or local Veterans Administration to help you handle your case. Also how persistant you are is a huge factor.
This is just based on my limited personal exeprience. I do not mean to contradict anyone who may have more authority on the subject than I do so please do not take this as cannon. Again, its just what I have been told recently my friends that work for the VA.
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09-24-2007, 14:11
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From what I currently understand, the sh*tbag in question is not receiving any money for his hearing "loss." None.
I'm still looking into this, genlemen.
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09-26-2007, 21:16
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I was on a domestic violence call the other day ...
fighting with his baby's mother ...
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Gotta love that baby momma drama ... that and crack cocaine keeps food on the table at the Sain house. 
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