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Sunbeam · 07-10-2009, 02:50 PM

Britt - my DH is at 60 percent disability and, like yours, struggling. (In large part to make the transition from military to disabled veteran.)

Hang in there. We've had plenty of challenges, but also keep meeting kind people who really encourage both of us.

Solstice · 07-10-2009, 02:55 PM

First I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this but don't give up hope. The VA has great VocRehab programs that he can qualify for. They will help him find a job that fits his disability and provide him with the training and tools he needs. Once you get through the medical stuff, have him contact the VA in Roseburg and get set up for VocRehab counseling. In the mean time there's TONS of info on the rehab program on their website. If you have any questions, PM me. I've been through the process.

Second, hi neighbor. I grew up in Canyonville

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Hang in there. I know I don't know you but if you need to vent or have any questions, pm me.

Rebecca

truzbabygirl · 07-10-2009, 02:58 PM

You both have my love and support Britt call me if you need to talk

Rachael · 07-10-2009, 03:02 PM

Britt · 07-10-2009, 03:33 PM

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Solstice · 07-10-2009, 03:49 PM

I'm 60% disabled and qualified. If he is totally unable to work, they have programs for that as well. I'll see what I can find for you. I know they have programs for Vets who are totally unemployable as well. Don't count it out. They may be able to help him find a job that he can do with is disability and give him all the training and tools he needs. He earned it so take advantage.

Originally Posted by Britt

I'm not sure if he'll qualify for VocRehab once he's 100% permanent and disabled.

Elizabeth, we've talked about him volunteering. He actually qualified for the Volunteer Ribbon (but his chief never signed off on it

). He loves to volunteer, and we've talked about him doing Meals on Wheels because he's great with the elderly.

We'll see. Once everything is set with the VA and SSDI, we'll move home and start making more permanent adjustments. We can't do anything too big right now, because there is no way I'm staying in this crappy little valley.

Solstice · 07-10-2009, 03:54 PM

Check out:

http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/def.htm#se

Traci08 · 07-10-2009, 05:16 PM

Good luck to the both of you! Hugs!!!!

Germanchick · 07-10-2009, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Solstice

Check out:

http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/def.htm#se

When dh went to talk to his vocrehab counselor he was rated at 80%, however they had a big part in him getting his IU. Considering that DJ's symptoms are very similar to what my DH has I am not sure how much they will be able to help at this point.

Solstice · 07-10-2009, 05:48 PM

I don't know his symptoms so I can't say, but I wouldn't pass it up until they fully said no.

There's a great orgainization that may be able to help you both and that is the Disabled American Veteran's. www.dav.org They have chapters all over. They may know of some other support networks to help out.

I hope it works out for the both of you.

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Sunbeam Waiting for Spring! Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,266 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 10% Longevity: 20%	Britt - my DH is at 60 percent disability and, like yours, struggling. (In large part to make the transition from military to disabled veteran.) Hang in there. We've had plenty of challenges, but also keep meeting kind people who really encourage both of us. __________________

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Solstice Account Closed Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pearl Harbor, HI Posts: 3,794 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 11%	First I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this but don't give up hope. The VA has great VocRehab programs that he can qualify for. They will help him find a job that fits his disability and provide him with the training and tools he needs. Once you get through the medical stuff, have him contact the VA in Roseburg and get set up for VocRehab counseling. In the mean time there's TONS of info on the rehab program on their website. If you have any questions, PM me. I've been through the process. Second, hi neighbor. I grew up in Canyonville . Hang in there. I know I don't know you but if you need to vent or have any questions, pm me. Rebecca

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truzbabygirl A Beautiful Mistake Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 19,928 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 2% Longevity: 39%	You both have my love and support Britt call me if you need to talk

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Solstice Account Closed Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pearl Harbor, HI Posts: 3,794 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 11%	Check out: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/def.htm#se

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Solstice Account Closed Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pearl Harbor, HI Posts: 3,794 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 11%	I don't know his symptoms so I can't say, but I wouldn't pass it up until they fully said no. There's a great orgainization that may be able to help you both and that is the Disabled American Veteran's. www.dav.org They have chapters all over. They may know of some other support networks to help out. I hope it works out for the both of you.