Open Forum Statements to the VDBC
13 July 2006 Good Afternoon, Congress charged this commission to produce a comprehensive evaluation of US laws that provide benefits to disabled veterans and their families. Chapter 61 of Title 10 is...
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I don't know. They are not talking decisions or recommedations yet. We should get much better visability on what they will recommend to Congress in the next 4-6 months. Mike
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Mike, Excellent work. Kudoes to you and thanks very much. Blue
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VDBC Meeting Highlights Line of Duty - Commission Voted to recommend maintaining current 27/7 definition. Character of Discharge - Commission voted to maintain current definition/policy. Lump Sum...
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Mike, The decisions made seem to be good news. Now, what do we need to do to get the Commission to recommend changing CR so that it covers ALL retirees without segregation by LOS or % of Disability?...
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With due respect....but do I simply here and "ECHO">??????????? People always ask me, "Where were you when Kennedy was shot?" Well, I don't have an alibi.
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Before this month, CR for under twenty was not an option under consideration by the VASRD. We made plenty of comments at the January meeting and before stating it needed to be added as an option for...
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VDBC Statement - 22 FEB 2007 DoD Disability Case Dispositions A Comparison of the Years 2000 and 2005 for Unfit Service Members Percent Discharged w/o Medical Retirement Benefits-1 Percent Receiving...
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Proposed Framework for New Disability Evaluation System New System Will: Provide Fair Career Compensation for Careers Cut Short By Disability Streamline the System to Expedite Disability Decisions...
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Quote:Concurrent Receipt. Commission voted to table vote until March meeting. The VDBC commission, based on comments/statements received, decided to add a fifth course of action to be considered....
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They are still working the issue hard. MOAA has been educating them on the various aspects of CR. The Chap 61 under 20 issues was added and that is still being vetted. I hope in the April meeting they...
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Col. Parker, Good job on the testimony before the group that has Togo West as a co-chair. Also you might want to make that LTG (R) for General Scott!!!
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Yeah, I fat fingered that one for sure. It is in fact, Lieutenant General Terry Scott (Retired).
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Below is the text from my 20 April 2007 VDBC statement. Mike ________________________ Feedback on 12 April 2007 Senate Hearing on the Disability Evaluation System Presented by Michael A. Parker...
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Mike, Quote: This is wrong. The only people who go through the DES are service members who do not meet retention standards. Personnel retiring for length of service are not evaluated by the DES. Was...
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No. Secretary England made the statement at the 12 April Senate hearing. This brief was given at the 20 April VDBC meeting which is a much smaller venue. He is only as smart as his people make him and...
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Below is the text from my 09 May 2007 Power Point Brief to the VDBC. Mike Streamlining the VA Ratings Process         Correct Ratings the First Time...
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I understand and agree with many issues you have raised, in a nutshell that Disabled Vets are not being compensated fairly and bear the burdens of the cost of war. However, from a practical...
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Below is the text from my June 8th, 2007 briefing to the VDBC. I am little late posting this so my apologies. Mr. Bradley Mayes, Director Compensation & Pension (C&P) for the VA was briefing...
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Below is the text from my brief to the VDBC on 18 July, 2007 Mike Feedback on Senate Bill 1606 Dignified Treatment for Wounded Warriors Act The Senates Dignified Treatment for Wounded Warriors Act is...
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Below is the text from my 8 August 07 powerpoint statement to the VDBC. Mike __________________ Concurrent Receipt for Chapter 61 Service Members - Inequity Issue for Those Who Fall Short of Twenty...
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