HELP (or lack thereof) PROVIDED BY DoD, MoD, or VA Answer the following to the best of your knowledge. There are 12 eras/columns listed, so please scroll down the find the eras/columns that apply to you. (Vietnam, Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Other era/campaign, Civilian, SHAD, Agent Orange, Edgewood Test Veterans, Ionizing Radiation Veterans) You need only to answer the era(s)/column(s) that apply to you.
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Have you had to wait long (longer than one month) before being scheduled for treatment at the VA? |
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Are you able to work? |
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Is your spouse able (if applicable) to work? |
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Do you have other family members in your home to support? |
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Do you have a condition(s) which have been service-connected? |
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Do you live alone? |
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Do you have support outside your home to help you? |
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Do you live a long distance (more than 50 miles) from the VA? |
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Are you able to drive? |
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Have you filed for compensation with the VA for any service-connected conditions? |
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Have you been awarded service-connected ratings? |
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Did you file for Social Security Disability for the service-connected conditions? |
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Were you awarded Social Security Disability? |
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Do you feel you were informed about your veterans rights and benefits adequately? |
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Do you know who to go to when you have not received satisfactory treatment? (Patient Advocate, Chief of Staff, Senator, etc.) |
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Do you use the help of a Service Officer (DAV, VFW, American Legion, etc.)? |
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Has your Service Officer been able to help you satisfactorily? |
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Have you (or do you plan to) use a private lawyer to help you resolve problems with your veterans affairs office? |
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Have you (or do you plan to) use a private lawyer to help you resolve problems with Social Security? |
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Do you feel your primary care provider is familiar with your issues of toxic exposures? |
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