Posted on Nov 26, 2015
A DAV survey shows 18% of disabled Veterans say they have received promised benefits. Have you received your promised benefits?
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I must say, I am one of the lucky ones in this area in that I have received more from the VA, compared to what I haven't, and what I haven't is minimal and not worth mentioning as it compares to many of our brothers and sisters on the unfortunate end of this. Are you one of them? What assistance are you lacking that prevents you from receiving your promised benefits or additional veterans assistance?
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A new survey released by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) group shows most veterans don’t feel they have received adequate support after returning to civilian life.
Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Kristine Hesse, who served in the military for 24 years, today works on women’s outreach for the National Veterans Foundation. She says that, while she is proud of her service, too many of her fellow veterans are simply not getting the support they need.
“I loved my time in the service, I was in forever and I would do it all over again,” Sgt. Hesse said. “I think I have one test that’s scheduled for January, and I made it two weeks ago. It’s not always like that. It’s hit or miss.”
Of particular issue is the lack of benefits veterans say they were promised.
The DAV survey shows that, while 79 percent of veterans are glad they served, only 44 percent believe they have received the benefits they had been promised. When it comes to disabled veterans, only one-in-five believe they have received their necessary benefits.
The survey further found that 37 percent of post-9/11 veterans feel their service has had a negative effect on their physical health.
Sgt. Hesse believes that number is due to the stress and strain of multiple deployments, coupled with not having enough resources to help with the transition upon returning home.
Along with the number of deployments, the number of female veterans has also increased. The study found that over half of female veterans feel they do not get the same amount of respect as their male counterparts. However, only 34 percent of men in the survey shared that belief.
Veterans say that, while the issues with post-service support are large, the public can start by simply asking veterans how they can support them.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/11/10/survey-only-18-percent-of-disabled-vets-say-they-have-received-promised-benefits/
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A new survey released by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) group shows most veterans don’t feel they have received adequate support after returning to civilian life.
Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Kristine Hesse, who served in the military for 24 years, today works on women’s outreach for the National Veterans Foundation. She says that, while she is proud of her service, too many of her fellow veterans are simply not getting the support they need.
“I loved my time in the service, I was in forever and I would do it all over again,” Sgt. Hesse said. “I think I have one test that’s scheduled for January, and I made it two weeks ago. It’s not always like that. It’s hit or miss.”
Of particular issue is the lack of benefits veterans say they were promised.
The DAV survey shows that, while 79 percent of veterans are glad they served, only 44 percent believe they have received the benefits they had been promised. When it comes to disabled veterans, only one-in-five believe they have received their necessary benefits.
The survey further found that 37 percent of post-9/11 veterans feel their service has had a negative effect on their physical health.
Sgt. Hesse believes that number is due to the stress and strain of multiple deployments, coupled with not having enough resources to help with the transition upon returning home.
Along with the number of deployments, the number of female veterans has also increased. The study found that over half of female veterans feel they do not get the same amount of respect as their male counterparts. However, only 34 percent of men in the survey shared that belief.
Veterans say that, while the issues with post-service support are large, the public can start by simply asking veterans how they can support them.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/11/10/survey-only-18-percent-of-disabled-vets-say-they-have-received-promised-benefits/
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I am treated very well from the VA Medical Centers MSgt Curtis Ellis. The VBA on the other hand seems to be slowly getting more efficient and courteous. To be honest I hope VBA improves its "bedside manner" very soon.
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As a former DAV service officer, I worked hard to ensure that veterans got their earned benefits... and yes, I got mine...
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MSgt Curtis Ellis
For routine exams the VA takes great care of me. For other issues, such as getting my rated conditions looked at/upgraded, I'm fighting cancelled appointments and no callbacks even after multiple messages. I've gone so far as to write to McCain and McSally (who you think would care about veterans) to no avail.
For routine exams the VA takes great care of me. For other issues, such as getting my rated conditions looked at/upgraded, I'm fighting cancelled appointments and no callbacks even after multiple messages. I've gone so far as to write to McCain and McSally (who you think would care about veterans) to no avail.
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SPC Sukronni Bennett
Too me 4 years after to get my VA percent bc the DAV said I cancelled my appts and I didn't cancel it. I had to do a notice of disagreement. 4 years to get an appt. A month after I did my appts I recieved my percentage and back pay.
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