tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post5071890020286839612..comments2023-03-03T00:22:11.460-08:00Comments on The Big News in Military Disability: Changes to the Comprehensive Caregiver Program after 3-month ReviewMilitary Disability Made Easyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-32163128393782606102017-10-26T09:28:38.167-07:002017-10-26T09:28:38.167-07:00It's true that the VA and Congress have a long...It's true that the VA and Congress have a long way to go to make all of their programs and policies fair for all veterans. Let's just hope they continue moving in the right direction. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246704641900456151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251565681889366489.post-78549003677050260962017-10-23T21:18:53.166-07:002017-10-23T21:18:53.166-07:00This reminds me of the comments made by the DAV an...This reminds me of the comments made by the DAV and other veteran organizations when concurrent receipt was extended to all retires except those who were forced to retire under chapter 61<br />(Medically) and who had less than 20 years service. You say how is this a reminder? Simple a promise was made to medically retired veterans that after a period of time they would be included in concurrent receipt. If memory serves me correctly concurrent receipt was approved in 2000, that is 17 years ago, and medically retired veterans are still waiting. Thank God Harry Reid got something right under Combat related special compensation, , at least chapter 61 retirees were included. As a veteran rated at 100% for almost 20 years ( initially TDIU then 100%) because I am a not pre 9 11 veteran I am not entitled to caregiver support, or should I say my wife is not entitled to receive traning and a stipend. This fact irritates me to no end. I feel terrible for my wife who has be my primary caregiver for over 20 years. Sure I get aid and attendance but compared to the caregiver program , its nothing. Like concurrent receipt, they have been talking a long time about extending the caregiver program, I doubt it will ever happen in my lifetime, and shame on congress for treating disabled veterans differently because they served at different periods.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972603501358425220noreply@blogger.com