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To: MsLady

I have a VA story.

At an American Legion almost a year ago we were informed of a program that would aid World War 2 veterans who have become inform and pay some toward medical care in the home.

My Uncle had Alzheimers and my Aunt is caring for him at home, so I gave her this information. her daughter is usually very good with paperwork, so she filed the papers for the money. She was beseiged with paperwork to prove he was eligible. She filled it all out. In fact she was asked for the same informations twice and handle it both times. She has written , spopken to representative , she has a file of paperwork 2 inches thick of all of her documentation.
My Uncle hasnt received a dime. The last time she went to the VA lady the lady told her it couls take upwards of two years.the only thing we can assume when VA takes two years to help an Alzheimer patient is that VA works this way hoping the recipient will die before they have to send any money.


28 posted on 04/24/2010 4:56:36 PM PDT by Venturer
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To: Venturer

What a horror story. This is just the beginning if this health care bill isn’t stopped.


40 posted on 04/24/2010 5:14:42 PM PDT by MsLady (If you died tonight, where would you go? Salvation, don't leave earth without it!)
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To: Venturer

The last time she went to the VA lady the lady told her it couls take upwards of two years.the only thing we can assume when VA takes two years to help an Alzheimer patient is that VA works this way hoping the recipient will die before they have to send any money.
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We were encouraged to take my father whohad cancer, in to apply for care. His prognosis was far shorter than the waiting list.


60 posted on 04/24/2010 5:49:47 PM PDT by Chickensoup ("A corrupt society has many laws" - Tacitus)
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My Uncle hasnt received a dime.

Wow! I'm retiring in a year and I filed for some GI Bill (education) benefits. The VA sent me a check for the previous years Tuition that I paid out of pocket.

Have you tried contacting another organization, like the VFW? If you're near a military base, the Family Readiness Center might be able to help.

85 posted on 04/24/2010 8:55:59 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear (Does not play well with others.)
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