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May 10, 2013 by
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(Torrey’s Note: Dan and I have been involved in this program since 2005. They are taking applications for their summer program and details are below. Please check it out and pass it on! They provide all transportation, lodging and program costs and offer this to veterans across the nation. Depending on which session you choose…
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May 9, 2013 by
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It breaks my heart when I see a caregiver sharing a story about how their wounded warrior’s Social Security process is taking too long, or gets rejected outright. I’ve been sharing this information for quite some time but we still have a long way to go in educating the combat-injured military community about special benefits…
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Since United Health Care took over TriWest on April 1st, the referral system has been in utter chaos. I received notification that those in Colorado Springs were greatly affected and measures are in place to rectify the situation. In our case, we had our own nightmare with getting a referral (and an apology from our…
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May 1, 2013 by
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Are you still hearing rumors about the VA Caregiver program? I am. Good Lord almighty, if it’s not one rumor it’s another. Let me be the voice of reason to caregivers everywhere. Ladies, I beg you. Please calm down. You are making things worse! The VA has their hands full enough as it is, so…
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About a month ago I shared some information about a potential for an upcoming pay increase for Post 9/11 Caregivers. This month many caregivers are concerned because their pay has been ‘delayed’. I’d like to help clear up any confusion about this issue, if I may. Look at your award letter It’s true that up…
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Earlier this month I posted a campaign to raise money to keep this website running. That was not easy for me to do. I had to swallow my pride and ask for help to cover the costs of running it. Well, I am so glad I did! I am thrilled to announce that within a…
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April 7, 2013 by
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Torrey’s Note: This program has been in existence for quite some time and has been a lifesaver for us when we travel. However, the services have been expanded to assist in expediting the process. See info below on how to request TSA’s assistance while traveling by air. TSA to Provide Additional Expedited Screening Benefits…
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Written on
April 3, 2013 by
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Torrey’s Note: This post is just over 3,000 words and took approximately 2.5 hours to create. If I didn’t love you or love blogging, I’d have spent that time elsewhere. You WON’T find this information anywhere else. I hope you’ll read through! Once Upon a Time Once upon a time I blogged on a free…
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April 2, 2013 by
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Torrey’s Note: I will be one of the hosts for this event on Friday, reporting live with boots on the ground while we navigate to the Denver VA. I was part of the RAND study, so I hope you will come ‘hang out’ with me and many others for this event! Scroll down past my…
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Note from Torrey: This just in! My thanks to Family of a Vet for bringing this to the caregiver community’s attention. Details are as follows… First read the letter and then the details below it. Caregivers – You may be getting this letter soon. Important to know, it’s not bad news, and *may* even be…
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