[Psacc0]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

That's why I'm confused? 25 plus yrs? He signed up during Vietnam but they didn't send him over. Marines few yrs then army NG 25 yrs and he can't go to VA?

My husband is retired with 20 yrs. Service. He is seen at the VA Clinic here for various services. There are income rules, so he does pay small copays for labs, podiatry, primary care, etc. However, his hearing loss was deemed service related years ago, so hearing aids are covered. When seeing a civilian provider, they bill Medicare first, then Tricare for Life picks up the rest. As spouse, I also have this covered supplement. I don’t need any additional supplement.

[bsouthworth47@yahoo.com]

Was your husband ever in Camp Lejune? If so than you are eligible for eye care and hearing. They can't deny you because of income.

[bsouthworth47@yahoo.com]

If at Camp Lejune yes you qualify. I was originally denied but have eye care and hearing with the VA now. They can't deny you if you were at Camp Lejune.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Think of all the Nam guys who had issues for years, with so called false or nothing claims.

Now compare numbers of Nam guys killed in action with died from effects of AO. No black wall with their names

I was B52 mechanic I know several who died from AO, VN was useless waste of life war. Also known several that got killed. I also know several that was no where near action working in offices which never picked up anything heavier than pencil with 80% plus disability.

Sure there hundreds of thousands that were and still disabled from all wars. Then there the ones that know how to game the system, they know who they are.

[Salty Dog]

To be eligible to receive both military retired pay and VA Disability Compensation concurrently, a member who did not retire under Chapter 61 for disability must:
Have a service-connected disability (or combination of service-connected disabilities) that is rated by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as not less than 50 percent disabling on the VA schedule for rating disabilities.

Any less and the law requires that a military retiree waive a portion of their gross DoD retired pay, dollar for dollar, by the amount of their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation pay; this is known as the VA waiver (or VA offset)

Basically, the only advantage for those retires with less than 50% disability rating is the VA portion that replaces your regular pay is not taxed.

There is a special entitlement for combat-related disabilities, but I'm not sure how it works. I've never met a disabled veteran with a combat-related disabilities.

[Heartnsoul]

[QUOTE=bsouthworth47@yahoo.com;2252985]Was your husband ever in Camp Lejune? If so than you are eligible for eye care and hearing. They can't deny you because of income.[/
YES. FOR A YEAR AND HAS PARKINSONS

[Heartnsoul]

Originally Posted by bsouthworth47@yahoo.com

If at Camp Lejune yes you qualify. I was originally denied but have eye care and hearing with the VA now. They can't deny you if you were at Camp Lejune.

Yes he was for A YEAR AND HAS PARKINSONS now

[Heartnsoul]

Yes. He was stationed at Lejune for a year and now has Parkinsons

[Heartnsoul]

Originally Posted by Larryjanem

For the best information I suggest you contact the Sumter County Veterans Service center and make an appointment. They should be able to help you and your husband clarify the info out there.

The Villages Sumter
County Service Center

7375 Powell Road
Wildwood, FL 34785
Phone: 352-689-4400
Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Appointments only.

They were no help at all. They said they are only to file claims, not assisting us in eligibility

[yankygrl]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

Yes he was for A YEAR AND HAS PARKINSONS now

You have to apply for disability benefits, unfortunately it isn’t always automatically done.

[Number 10 GI]

OP, why are you fixating on the VA? Other posters and myself have pointed out that you are covered under Medicare and Tri-Care For Life, you don't need the VA for medical care. You will incur no out of pocket costs using these two medical care coverages. Nearly all doctors, clinics and hospitals accept them. Select a doctor(s) and start getting your medical care through them.
The only way you will get the VA to provide medical care is by applying for a disability due to exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune during the time frame specified to qualify for the disability. That process can take months.