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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 2006Human Purr Request
As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans Administration, who are the people who ultimately pay Rob's bills, decided that Rob was only 30% disabled and send him $500 a month because he receives medicine for seizures. We've appealed the decision and have filed for a hearing and for his case to be re-considered. We also contacted our congressman to ask for his help. Today we got a letter from our Congressman, Robin Hayes, saying that he has been in touch with the VA, and that they have received our request for reconsideration/hearing and that it is waiting for consideration. I know this may sound greedy, but could you please ask your friends to purr that the bozos realize that Rob doesn't have a hang nail and needs full disability? The change in status would mean $700 more a month, Mandy's and my college would be covered by the VA, and Rob would be able to get more of the things he needs. Pam S.  Signaturehttp://www.mousertails.blogspot.com Mouser Tails: The voyages of the Mouser I'm not bad...I'm just written that way > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > my college would be covered by the VA, and Rob would be able to get more > of the things he needs. It doesn't sound greedy at all. It snot like Rob is making it up or claiming disablement because of the better parking places. I'm sure if he was actually only 30% disabled, the army would inisit he still do 70% work! He's entitled to the payment, and therefore should get the payment, simple as that. Hisspits of beuracracy, and purrs that the hearing comes up quickly and goes your way. Yowie Tons of purrs and prayers for your request to come through. Lily & her mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. I know > this may sound greedy, but could you please ask your friends to purr that > the bozos realize that Rob doesn't have a hang nail and needs full > disability? IF the army has retired him for being 100 percent disabled, and if he is too ill to work, then asking for purrs is not greedy. Greedy is wanting money because you can't be bothered to work, not wanting money because you need it because he cannot work. I remember being really sick in 2004, being on medication that made me sleep 16 hours a day, losing a job for being too tired and weak to work up to standard, and not getting crap all from anyone. So, many purrs are coming your way. I hope the cancer is controllable? Purrs for /that/ as well. --Fil Pam, you and your family have our best purrs and hopes that you'll get the consideration for Rob's disability that you need! Please let us know how it goes. hugs, Christine and Oreo, Midnight, Robin & Tucker > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. *****delurk Huge PURRS and prayers if those are welcomed. My brother went through this stick with it you have done right bringing in the congressman***relurk, Lee Pamela Shirk <tanada@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:52mVf.10238$k75.3995@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net... > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > I'm not bad...I'm just written that way Puursss to you Pam. I hope the system will work, for your sake. And you're not being greedy. ((((pam)))) > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. Definitely sending purrs for this! Mega purrs are in order! I really, really hope those idiots realize just how bad Rob's situation is and you guys get the appropriate compensation. -- Britta > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > I'm not bad...I'm just written that way Pamela Shirk wrote: > disability? The change in status would mean $700 more a month, Mandy's and > my college would be covered by the VA, and Rob would be able to get more of > the things he needs. Absolutely! Lots of purrs that they get their act together. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com Purrs, purrs, and more purrs. If you keep hammering at them you will win. Purrs on the way. Even $700.00 more a month is a pretty modest stipend, but it's clear what a difference it could make to you and your family. Let's face it, nobody can take a luxury vacation on that. I hope things work out in Rob's favor and yours soon, Pam. Melissa Huge strong purrs for your wonderful family. Susan M Otis and Chester > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. Pamela Shirk wrote: > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > my college would be covered by the VA, and Rob would be able to get more of > the things he needs. Lots of purrs on the way. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Pamela Shirk wrote: > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. Purrs from us too. SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 Some beaurocrats are unbelievable! Just what does he need to be 100% disabled - dead?!! Here is hoping you will get what you should get, purrs sandra Here's hoping it all works out properly for Rob and your family.. *hugs* helen s Be happy to, although you are already on the list. Appeal purrs will be added. Suz&Spicey Pamela Shirk wrote: > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with > brain cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. Purrs that Rob gets what he needs and *deserves*. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the > Veterans Administration, who are the people who ultimately pay Rob's > bills, decided that Rob was only 30% disabled and send him $500 a month > because he receives medicine for seizures. I suppose this could be because Rob is 100% unfit for army service, but considered to be only 30% unfit for any other kind of work. Putting papers in envelopes perhaps.. It's ridiculous. We've appealed the decision and have filed for a > hearing and for his case to be re-considered. We also contacted our > congressman to ask for his help. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > my college would be covered by the VA, and Rob would be able to get more > of the things he needs. Lots of purrs that Rob will get all the benefits he's entitled to make his life easier. Tweed >As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain >cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >Pam S. Purrs that our 'government', which wastes billions on a senseless war in Iraq, will do the right thing (for once) and provide you and Rob with the things you need. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven. - Robert Heinlein Life is very difficult. Once you understand that, life becomes easier. -Buddha > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Pam S. Best wishes and I hope your hubby gets all he is entitled to. He deserves it. Alison > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with > brain cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. Purrs for sure. That's crazy!! 30%??? What kind of a screwed up system do we have???? >> As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with >> brain cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Purrs for sure. That's crazy!! 30%??? What kind of a screwed up system > do we have???? The same system that states that another vet, who is certified for *full* duty in the military, is said to be unfit to *deliver the mail* by the postal service!!! http://buffalonews.com/editorial/20060321/1071578.asp Go figger..... :/ > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. Purring for Rob. May life turn in his favor. MLB >As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain >cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >Pam S. You got it, Pam. You're not being greedy; you're just trying to get what is rightfully Rob's. Anti-bureaucracy purrs that you can break through the maze and set things right. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.moonsummer.com http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) Purrs on the way. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. Pamela Shirk wrote: > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. You are not greedy at all! I'm very sorry to hear you are still waiting to get what you should have been recieving all along. Rob needs the best medical care he can get and we all know this is not cheap. We are sending lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for this to be resolved quickly and favourably for Rob. Lots of health purrs for Rob and hugs for the rest of the family, Polonca and Soncek Pamela Shirk wrote: > As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain > cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Pam S. Purrs on the way from here. You probably have done this already, but see if you can't get your Senators to intercede. They might swing a bit more weight with the clods at VA. SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > Purrs on the way from here. You probably have done this already, but see > if you can't get your Senators to intercede. They might swing a bit more > weight with the clods at VA. Thanks Sam. I was going to contact Elizabeth Dole, one of our Senators, but decided to let Robin Hayes do what he can first. I may change my mind though. Pam S. who's even thought about going to the press with this one "Pamela Shirk" <tanada@earthlink.net> wrote > even thought about going to the press with this one 60 Minutes might want to hear your story. Even better: Countdown With Keith Olbermann, on MSNBC. Keith is the kind of fellow who would eat a story like this for lunch, and invite you to share. Blessed be, Baha >"Pamela Shirk" <tanada@earthlink.net> wrote > >> even thought about going to the press with this one > >60 Minutes might want to hear your story. > Today we got a letter from our Congressman, Robin Hayes, saying that > he has been in touch with the VA, and that they have received our [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > covered by the VA, and Rob would be able to get more of the things > he needs. It doesn't sound greedy. Veterans risk their lives for a pretty meager pay; the least we can do is give them adequate benefits. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > It doesn't sound greedy. Veterans risk their lives for a pretty > meager pay; the least we can do is give them adequate benefits. If only the current administration supported veterans as they deserve! SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >> It doesn't sound greedy. Veterans risk their lives for a pretty >> meager pay; the least we can do is give them adequate benefits. > > If only the current administration supported veterans as they deserve! Not just the current administration. Hilary tried to use the military honor guards as waitstaff when they first went into the White House. We're still fighting for retirement pay. You see, the military earns %50 or better of their final base pay after they retire, unless they're disabled. Then the retired pay is reduced by the amount of VA disability compensation one gets, unless on is 20+ years before retirement, and has %100 disability. Rob will receive both full VA and military benefits, if he survives to be 62. Pam S. saddened by how the government treats its defenders >> It doesn't sound greedy. Veterans risk their lives for a pretty >> meager pay; the least we can do is give them adequate benefits. > > If only the current administration supported veterans as they deserve! What do you expect from people who managed to avoid any active service, because they had wealthy parents? I see all those adds on TV touting the various armed services, and notice they talk a lot about college credits and stuff like that, but never mention the pay - or that at present you're more likely to find yourself facing bullets in Iraq than college profs in America. SignatureNewsGuy.Com 30Gb $9.95 Carry Forward and On Demand Bandwidth There is nothing greedy in this! You all have a family to consider, and your husband's a veteran and deserves better for his service. Bravo for the Congressman, I'm glad to see that someone's using his elected office for something good! Purrs on the way for your appeal, and Rob's health...and give him a Thank You from one who values her freedom. Blessed be, Baha >As most of you know, my husband, Rob, was retired from the army with brain >cancer. The army has declared Rob as being 100% disabled, but the Veterans [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >Pam S.
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