Posted on Dec 27, 2017
Should Veterans feel bad about being awarded and receiving VA disability compensation for non-combat related injuries?
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No we are big part of support system for those those that are fighting when one part of that system fails causing injury to that person they should not feel bad about getting disability. We are all working together for same cause our freedom. Vietnam War no one ever understood that we were also fighting to protect our country.
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Sgt Sheri Lynn
Hi SrA Elisabeth Shuman. I wanted to let you know that your words here “we are all working for same cause our freedom” are so powerful. I just posted an update sharing them with RP. I did not take credit for them. But I also didn’t want to give your name unless you are comfortable with me doing so. What do you think? You okay if I attribute them to you? Or do you prefer to be anonymous?
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No way now how should they feel bad - that's why it's referred to as "Service Connected" anyone with a VA Member ID card - has the words "SERVICE CONNECTED" under the veterans picture. It's also more the medical support at the VA facility then the compensation one receives.
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VA health care and other benefits were part of the deal. No reason to feel bad if you upheld your part of the bargain.
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Why should they feel bad? Whatever it is that grants them a Service Related Disability was earned; combat or not. There is nothing in "Service Related Disability" or any percentage rating that defines only cobat related injuries. Case in point, I was in during the cold war and had a surgery that was botched by a surgeon, causing me to lose a kidney. IUt is service related and that is what I was awarded; however with zero percent that I am now appealing to get at least 30% for what should be medical malpractice that in the civilian world would equate to a few million in compensation. I definitely do NOT feel bad.
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Why should they? Service-connected disability means your service caused a disability. It's a lengthy process to be awarded disability, and denying is still the norm.
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Hell no. That is why we are the greatest Nation on earth. We care for our own.
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No. We're All United With Choosing To Serve Our Country. I Always Give Special Recognition To Veterans I Meet That Have Seen Combat. But Even In Peacetime Things Can Happen.
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NO! Any more than feeling bad about getting a Workman's Comp settlement after getting hurt on any civilian job. If you're injured "On The Job" you should be compensated.
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