Merging Ideas
The GWVI-TF would like to thank all of the users who have visited (over 2000 visits since starting) and registered (over 160 to date) in support of the TF's efforts to better support Gulf War Veterans.
In an effort to begin organizing all the input, we will be merging some of the ideas being generated with the most closely aligned report section idea.
Rest assured that all the original ideas and comments remain intact in the background. The software running this website merges the comments, votes, and followers to the idea that remains visible.
A comment will be posted under this idea listing each specific merger, the number of comments that moved, and the number of votes that moved.
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Jeff Christnagel commented
Great work!
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We stand together in camaraderie for ALL the lives affected due to death and disability AND Enough is Enough!!! Time to start taking care of ALL ill veterans!
were merged with: We stand together in solidarity with all the lives lost due to death and disability
All votes are now in this one "Idea".
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The three ideas titled "We stand together in solidarity with all the lives lost due to death and disability !!!" have been merged into one. All votes are tallied to the remaining idea and there were no comments moved.
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michael commented
What the task force needs to do is have someone randomly look over gulf claims QC at each regional office someone who travel shows up unexpectedly and make sure each RO is following the laws.
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michael commented
Attention TASK FORCE This message is for you. Veterans seek treatment for conditions told nothing is wrong with us even if we are sick. Often told idiopathic or may be viral. Let me set the record straight I was in excellent physical condition before my military service in Gulf. Yes I could do it all run, push up, setups anything... overall well rounded solider.
And for those who wonder yes I had High Pt scores consistently 295 above that is when the test were structured differently . An example someone in their 20'sr had to run less than 12 min in run to get 100 points in that area .I have 9 siblings who have minor health problems and out of everyone I was always the healthiest as a child and adult until my military service. By the way I also one of few whom took active interest in staying healthy. Now fast forward today i have chronic health issues with no comorbidities except those after my military service. Stark contrast from then to know. Let me list a few conditions cardiac, gastrointestinal, neurological, and musculoskeletal. All this begin at a young age with no history of smoking,drinking or drug use. So let me tell you people first hand after I became ill enough to be hospitalized several times nearly dieing would VHA even believe I had a problem. Then for them to only tell me they don't know why. Do you think this is good enough evidence for VBA acknowledge GWI exist with me? No it was not even if had many years of chroncity some even presumptive conditions.
I think not since I am only service connected for one condition so far.And must wait until someone follows the law and regulations properly and get fair claim adjudication. But let me tell you how my life has been since this GW illness hit me. My quality of life suffers significantly not only did I lose my home because I could not work but everything I owned. Do you think anybody cares? What is the purpose of these 30 day periods are you actually going to do something to help veterans? Why don't you go to the VBA regional offices and get them to follow the presumptive rules for GWI the training letters and the fast letters. Instead delay delay delay and make veteran appeal right. Yes you can appeal what about all those years your living in poverty waiting for someone to put the pieces of the puzzle together while your children go without. Yes VA pays back pay how in the hell does that help when your child has birthday or Christmas time is here. The back pay will not make us better, compensation years latter will not get our homes back. The list goes on and on. That is why I call all this smoke and mirrors. Do something for us please. I have always been patriotic but this foolishness with claims process is ridiculous. I can be reached at us_vet@yahoo.com if you like specifics and some additional suggestions.
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The OHIO IS DENING VETS WITH THE GULF WAR ILLNESS idea was merged with the Veteran Benefits: Delivering Compensation and Pension and Fiduciary Services
idea on October 27th, 2011. There were 9 votes, 7 users and 4 comments moved in this merger.