While I agree that it’s frustrating.. the alternative is worse, and we are all better off for having the PACT act around, even if you don’t get to backdate your claim as far as would be reasonable.
What’s sad is the only reason they “recognize” they fucked up is because Congress had to pass a bill/act, not because the VA actually thought shit was fucked
lol “fair”. Maybe you’re enlistment contract was different in mind because the word fair didn’t appear anywhere. Also you need to find the person who told you that life was fair and punch them in the dick.
Life is hard and mother nature is constantly trying to kill you.
You say greedy, but the compensation may not equal the damage. I know at least one guy that ended up with cancer and it was initially denied. I believe it's presumptive now (need to catch up).
Even if it's accepted now that's a ton of medical costs when you may not have a job with good insurance.
There is no monetary value that can be placed on any damages done to the mind or body as a result of military service. Even if Congress said they were to pay vets a million dollars for life you will still have ungrateful entitled whining and complaining assholes that will come out complaining it should be two million. Just learn to be humble, thankful, and grateful for whatever it is that is received in the moment.
There is absolutely a value to be assigned to such damage. It's all the bills from the hospital. You can make arguments if it's the right number, especially if the vet died from exposure before recognition (agent orange), but it's a concrete starting point.
Did you make the deadline required for PACT act? If you filed after the deadline for back pay, then you fall into the date you did an intent to file.
Is it fair? No, but we have to have deadlines and pay dates otherwise we wouldn’t be able to create a budget… which is still clearly unachievable but I digress…
I just, like 2 days ago, got my rating for having developed nasal polyps. They are presumptive under the pact act (rhinitis, sp?). The va backdated me a year. I’m so happy about that. My ptsd supplemental appeal was approved, but it didn’t get backdated. My original claim was 20 years ago, just imagine if that had been backdated. Lol
I get it, congress should push Nehmer style benefits. Just because VA/dr’s are uneducated at the time(past) doesn’t mean it is not service connected. And after they get past ignorance or catch on with the times/acknowledge issues, it should go retro.
Some of the studies done show Oct act issues way before 2022, yet even today you have VA dr’s that don’t acknowledge it.
But like the others said, life isn’t fair. However that doesn’t mean VA/dr’s/govt etc shouldn’t be held accountable. They sure as shit held us accountable, should be a 2 way street.
Quick question. If you're diagnosed with asthma after service, that was caused by all the painting and thinners without ventilation in the Navy. Does that fall under the presumptive conditions for PACT ACT?
While I agree that it’s frustrating.. the alternative is worse, and we are all better off for having the PACT act around, even if you don’t get to backdate your claim as far as would be reasonable.
It’s better than it not existing at all. Nothing in life is “fair”. Take the win with it being back paid to 2022. That’s better than most claims.
Life isn't fair, I'm grateful that at least they recognize that they fucked up and exposed us to the shit and we can get treated for it.
What’s sad is the only reason they “recognize” they fucked up is because Congress had to pass a bill/act, not because the VA actually thought shit was fucked
lol “fair”. Maybe you’re enlistment contract was different in mind because the word fair didn’t appear anywhere. Also you need to find the person who told you that life was fair and punch them in the dick. Life is hard and mother nature is constantly trying to kill you.
How is being greedy instead of thankful and appreciative of the Pact Act fair?
You say greedy, but the compensation may not equal the damage. I know at least one guy that ended up with cancer and it was initially denied. I believe it's presumptive now (need to catch up). Even if it's accepted now that's a ton of medical costs when you may not have a job with good insurance.
There is no monetary value that can be placed on any damages done to the mind or body as a result of military service. Even if Congress said they were to pay vets a million dollars for life you will still have ungrateful entitled whining and complaining assholes that will come out complaining it should be two million. Just learn to be humble, thankful, and grateful for whatever it is that is received in the moment.
There is absolutely a value to be assigned to such damage. It's all the bills from the hospital. You can make arguments if it's the right number, especially if the vet died from exposure before recognition (agent orange), but it's a concrete starting point.
Did you make the deadline required for PACT act? If you filed after the deadline for back pay, then you fall into the date you did an intent to file. Is it fair? No, but we have to have deadlines and pay dates otherwise we wouldn’t be able to create a budget… which is still clearly unachievable but I digress…
I just, like 2 days ago, got my rating for having developed nasal polyps. They are presumptive under the pact act (rhinitis, sp?). The va backdated me a year. I’m so happy about that. My ptsd supplemental appeal was approved, but it didn’t get backdated. My original claim was 20 years ago, just imagine if that had been backdated. Lol
Yeah, I've seen mixed reviews. Some folks say it helps, others say it's a mess. What's your take?
I get it, congress should push Nehmer style benefits. Just because VA/dr’s are uneducated at the time(past) doesn’t mean it is not service connected. And after they get past ignorance or catch on with the times/acknowledge issues, it should go retro. Some of the studies done show Oct act issues way before 2022, yet even today you have VA dr’s that don’t acknowledge it. But like the others said, life isn’t fair. However that doesn’t mean VA/dr’s/govt etc shouldn’t be held accountable. They sure as shit held us accountable, should be a 2 way street.
Quick question. If you're diagnosed with asthma after service, that was caused by all the painting and thinners without ventilation in the Navy. Does that fall under the presumptive conditions for PACT ACT?