Comments for Veterans News Bureau http://veteransnewsbureau.com Your Source for Veterans News Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:48:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on Graves of 139 anonymous Marines are found on Pacific Ocean atoll - Boston Globe by Jim Robinson http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/11/28/graves-of-139-anonymous-marines-are-found-on-pacific-ocean-atoll-boston-globe/#comment-483 Jim Robinson Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:08:31 +0000 http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/11/28/graves-of-139-anonymous-marines-are-found-on-pacific-ocean-atoll-boston-globe/#comment-483 Intense video, thank you for sharing. Intense video, thank you for sharing.

]]> Comment on Wreaths Across America Wrapup by xxxxxxx http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/12/15/wreaths-across-america-wrapup/#comment-481 xxxxxxx Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:52:47 +0000 http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/12/15/wreaths-across-america-wrapup/#comment-481 I AM BEEN LOOKING FOR MY FATHER FOR THE PAST 60 YRS. HE SERVED IN PANAMA A WITH THE SOURTH COMMAND PORT IN 1942-1945 IN AGUADULCE AIRT FORCE BASE SECRETARY, PLEASE ANY INFORMATION WILL BEE APPRECIATED. I NEED TO KNOW MY FAMILY, AND ANY INFORMATION REGARDING MY FAMILY WILL BE APPRECIATED, BIRTH 13 FEBRERY OF 1919 AND DEATH 23 APRIL 1979 SSN: 250-14-7015 DSN: 408-29-4302 NOMBER: MICKEY AUBURN CRISP, FATHERWAYNE CRISP AND MODER BETTY CRISP RESPECIFULLY YOURS, MICKEY AUBURN CRISP JR. I AM BEEN LOOKING FOR MY FATHER FOR THE PAST 60 YRS. HE SERVED IN PANAMA A WITH THE SOURTH COMMAND PORT IN 1942-1945 IN AGUADULCE AIRT FORCE BASE SECRETARY, PLEASE ANY INFORMATION WILL BEE APPRECIATED. I NEED TO KNOW MY FAMILY, AND ANY INFORMATION REGARDING MY FAMILY WILL BE APPRECIATED, BIRTH 13 FEBRERY OF 1919 AND DEATH 23 APRIL 1979 SSN: 250-14-7015 DSN: 408-29-4302 NOMBER: MICKEY AUBURN CRISP, FATHERWAYNE CRISP AND MODER BETTY CRISP

RESPECIFULLY YOURS,

MICKEY AUBURN CRISP JR.

]]> Comment on Going through the motions: Claims processing at the VBA by Jim Davis http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/12/05/going-through-the-motions-claims-processing-at-the-vba/#comment-470 Jim Davis Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:07:34 +0000 http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/12/05/going-through-the-motions-claims-processing-at-the-vba/#comment-470 I agree why force a veteran or a spouse for that matter to prove over and over, causing delay after delay.Why will the VA NOT accept both VA and civilian Doctors documentation?But also why reward VSO's, directors, etc. for claims processing stat's when truly they're NOT earned?Why are VSO's so improperly trained that more delays are incurred, claims denied, appeals denied, all over and over.Why were documents shredded, destroyed, or mail just not even opened also causing more delays.Why did it take so long for the VBA to recognize that ALS should have been on the presumtives list and have an exception placed on it that benefits could only be paid from 09/23/08 and forward and not back paid from the date of original claim as all other claims are paid ?Why is the veteran held responsible for his records when it's the military who has failed to keep updated, accurate and timely records?The military is an employer just like any civilian employer in regard to record keeping, so they should be held accountable for inaccurate, insufficient, and redacted records for Veterans Benefits.Then I'd like to know why a bill past many years ago regarding spousal benefits to retirement pay on the final paycheck be taken back, yet never corrected to be duly payable to the spouse?The VBA system needs a complete over haul immediately, funded properly well in advance of need, claims processed more quickly, documentation not only hard copy but electronic copy as well immediately accessable by the veteran from a website along with all notes, comments, etc.The VBA needs to STOP all perks, non-essential travel, bonuses, etc. and redirect that money into upgrading and processing benefits for Veterans, spouses and their children! I agree why force a veteran or a spouse for that matter to prove over and over, causing delay after delay.Why will the VA NOT accept both VA and civilian Doctors documentation?But also why reward VSO’s, directors, etc. for claims processing stat’s when truly they’re NOT earned?Why are VSO’s so improperly trained that more delays are incurred, claims denied, appeals denied, all over and over.Why were documents shredded, destroyed, or mail just not even opened also causing more delays.Why did it take so long for the VBA to recognize that ALS should have been on the presumtives list and have an exception placed on it that benefits could only be paid from 09/23/08 and forward and not back paid from the date of original claim as all other claims are paid ?Why is the veteran held responsible for his records when it’s the military who has failed to keep updated, accurate and timely records?The military is an employer just like any civilian employer in regard to record keeping, so they should be held accountable for inaccurate, insufficient, and redacted records for Veterans Benefits.Then I’d like to know why a bill past many years ago regarding spousal benefits to retirement pay on the final paycheck be taken back, yet never corrected to be duly payable to the spouse?The VBA system needs a complete over haul immediately, funded properly well in advance of need, claims processed more quickly, documentation not only hard copy but electronic copy as well immediately accessable by the veteran from a website along with all notes, comments, etc.The VBA needs to STOP all perks, non-essential travel, bonuses, etc. and redirect that money into upgrading and processing benefits for Veterans, spouses and their children!

]]> Comment on Going through the motions: Claims processing at the VBA by barbara wright http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/12/05/going-through-the-motions-claims-processing-at-the-vba/#comment-457 barbara wright Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:58:46 +0000 http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/12/05/going-through-the-motions-claims-processing-at-the-vba/#comment-457 Part and parcle of the problem is the amount of documention the VA is requiring to approve a claim. I have a vet who has prostrate cancer from Radiation exposure. We proved he was exposed to radiation and proved how much radiation is still in his system but that isn't good enough for the VA. We are now at a DRO hearing to show the VA that yes the cancer was caused by radiation exposure and yes he had enough exposure to cause the problem and yes his problems peeing is caused by over seeding him for the cancer. His Oncologist said had he known the amount of radiation left in the fatty tissue at the time of the seeding then my guy wouldn't have the problems he has now. Cold War Korea vets are facing the same problems with getting a claim through. The VA demands paper proof of a stressor. Gee's if you were in Korea in the early 60's when things were just getting hot, many of the guys you served with went to Nam and were either killed or are in a hole somewhere and don't wanta be found and an "Official" paper trail is non existant. Why can't the VA grant the claim for PTSD if both a Civilian and a VA doctor states that you have the problem? Why does the VA have to be such a pain about granting claims. One of the things that would speed the VA into doing things right the first time is to demand that the VA give each claiment a temporary 50% rating from the day the claim was filed. That would sure prompt them to make sure that they did the job right the first time. Part and parcle of the problem is the amount of documention the VA is requiring to approve a claim. I have a vet who has prostrate cancer from Radiation exposure. We proved he was exposed to radiation and proved how much radiation is still in his system but that isn’t good enough for the VA. We are now at a DRO hearing to show the VA that yes the cancer was caused by radiation exposure and yes he had enough exposure to cause the problem and yes his problems peeing is caused by over seeding him for the cancer. His Oncologist said had he known the amount of radiation left in the fatty tissue at the time of the seeding then my guy wouldn’t have the problems he has now. Cold War Korea vets are facing the same problems with getting a claim through. The VA demands paper proof of a stressor. Gee’s if you were in Korea in the early 60’s when things were just getting hot, many of the guys you served with went to Nam and were either killed or are in a hole somewhere and don’t wanta be found and an “Official” paper trail is non existant. Why can’t the VA grant the claim for PTSD if both a Civilian and a VA doctor states that you have the problem? Why does the VA have to be such a pain about granting claims. One of the things that would speed the VA into doing things right the first time is to demand that the VA give each claiment a temporary 50% rating from the day the claim was filed. That would sure prompt them to make sure that they did the job right the first time.

]]> Comment on Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available by » Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/29/enhanced-va-mortgage-options-now-available-13/#comment-338 » Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:39:56 +0000 http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/29/enhanced-va-mortgage-options-now-available-13/#comment-338 [...] WASHINGTON (Oct.24) — Veterans with conventional home loans now have new options for refinancing to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) guaranteed home loan . These new options are available as a result of the Veterans’ Benefits … Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available [...] [...] WASHINGTON (Oct.24) — Veterans with conventional home loans now have new options for refinancing to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) guaranteed home loan . These new options are available as a result of the Veterans’ Benefits … Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available [...]

]]> Comment on Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available by » Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/29/enhanced-va-mortgage-options-now-available-12/#comment-334 » Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:56:18 +0000 http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/29/enhanced-va-mortgage-options-now-available-12/#comment-334 [...] “These changes will allow VA to assist a substantial number of veterans with subprime mortgages refinance into a safer, more affordable, VA guaranteed loan,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available [...] [...] “These changes will allow VA to assist a substantial number of veterans with subprime mortgages refinance into a safer, more affordable, VA guaranteed loan,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available [...]

]]> Comment on Veterans News (The Scranton Times-Tribune) by Veterans » Veterans News (The Scranton Times-Tribune) http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/27/veterans-news-the-scranton-times-tribune-9/#comment-257 Veterans » Veterans News (The Scranton Times-Tribune) Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:56:48 +0000 http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/27/veterans-news-the-scranton-times-tribune-9/#comment-257 [...] Veterans News (The Scranton Times-Tribune)Vietnam vets to meet Veterans of the Vietnam War Post 1 will meet Saturday at 1 pm in the headquarters building of the Marine Corps League, 1340 Alder St., Scranton. For details, call 347-0660. Go to Source. Share/Save/Bookmark. [...] [...] Veterans News (The Scranton Times-Tribune)Vietnam vets to meet Veterans of the Vietnam War Post 1 will meet Saturday at 1 pm in the headquarters building of the Marine Corps League, 1340 Alder St., Scranton. For details, call 347-0660. Go to Source. Share/Save/Bookmark. [...]

]]> Comment on Post 5168 - November Veteran of the Month - Mike Pennignton by Veterans » Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund - Home http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/26/post-5168-november-veteran-of-the-month-mike-pennignton/#comment-255 Veterans » Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund - Home Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:41:10 +0000 http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/26/post-5168-november-veteran-of-the-month-mike-pennignton/#comment-255 [...] Post 5168 - November Veteran of the Month - Mike PennigntonMike is the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He has two children, a son Brandon and a daughter Erin. Mike now resides at the Mt. Vernon Veterans Home in Missouri. … [...] [...] Post 5168 - November Veteran of the Month - Mike PennigntonMike is the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He has two children, a son Brandon and a daughter Erin. Mike now resides at the Mt. Vernon Veterans Home in Missouri. … [...]

]]> Comment on Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available by » Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/27/enhanced-va-mortgage-options-now-available-2/#comment-252 » Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:10:44 +0000 http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/27/enhanced-va-mortgage-options-now-available-2/#comment-252 [...] WASHINGTON (Oct.24) — Veterans with conventional home loans now have new options for refinancing to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) guaranteed home loan . These new options are available as a result of the Veterans’ Benefits … Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available [...] [...] WASHINGTON (Oct.24) — Veterans with conventional home loans now have new options for refinancing to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) guaranteed home loan . These new options are available as a result of the Veterans’ Benefits … Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available [...]

]]> Comment on Rochester-area Vietnam vets donate clothes, boots in ‘Operation … - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle by Vietnam » Welcome to Vietnam ! http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/27/rochester-area-vietnam-vets-donate-clothes-boots-in-operation-rochester-democrat-and-chronicle/#comment-247 Vietnam » Welcome to Vietnam ! Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:27:09 +0000 http://veteransnewsbureau.com/2008/10/27/rochester-area-vietnam-vets-donate-clothes-boots-in-operation-rochester-democrat-and-chronicle/#comment-247 [...] Rochester-area Vietnam vets donate clothes, boots in ‘Operation …Rochester-area Vietnam vets donate clothes, boots in ‘Operation … Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - 35 minutes ago Dozens of people showed up at the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20 Thrift Store on Sunday in search of outdoor … [...] [...] Rochester-area Vietnam vets donate clothes, boots in ‘Operation …Rochester-area Vietnam vets donate clothes, boots in ‘Operation … Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - 35 minutes ago Dozens of people showed up at the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20 Thrift Store on Sunday in search of outdoor … [...]

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