Recent content by Dave1966

:cdn: My first 2 claims were settled 16 weeks almost to the day but that was back in 2015.

:cdn: Don't stress out about the rehabilitation program it's there to help you. When I started the rehab program I drove myself nuts with unnesasary worry. Eventually you will get hooked up with a case manager he/she will access you needs set you up with a psychologist, occupational therapist...

:cdn: Yup same standard reply I got ,spoke with with my VAC offices client team leader on Friday she gave me the same answer and told me no official documents reguarding this issue have crossed her desk the only thing she could tell me was to keep an eye on my VAC account near the end of March...

:cdn: To bad your wife didn't get a chance to speak with the PM:( VAC on a good day is dysfunctional ass hell you can ask 5 VAC employees the same question and get 5 different answers my CM will say anything to shut me up . I no longer speak to anyone at VAC over the phone mail or e-mail...

:cdn: Ya same old crap I spoke to VAC today working on prosseisng first claims from April 2016 and reasememts from August 2016 I don't pay attention to that service standard turn around time . I got three more first claims pending plus a reasessmemt coming up shortly hopefully it will all be...

:christmas happy: Just got the results from my neuropsychologist and have been diagnosed with a Tramautic Brain Injury . The incident/accident is well documented on my service pers/medical records. I have been granted a disability award of PTSD surrounding the same situation. Veterans...

:cdn: I am not a audiologist but I say claim it ! My ears have rang constantly since my mortar coarse and that was 1986 but never did anything about it to 2015 . I used the help of a Provincial Service Officer from the RCL to arrange the testing and help with the application process. You...

That's sucks if you are not satisfied with your CM ask for a change or ask to speak to the office/branch team leader about your concerns it's their job to help and work with you to plan a rehab program to suit your specific needs. My CM is also a rookie and transferred in from another federal...

Thanks for the int guys I guess I will just sign the form and wait and see and yes she did say about 12 to 14 weeks . My only concern is I don't understand how she would have enough evidence so far to even consider this step. I am  not even a year into my rehabilitation and both my case...

Yes please if someone else could explain the PIA process that would be great. My case manager informed me that she decided to put in some application as she thinks I would qualify and meet the criteria for PIA ? I tried to ask her some questions she is a good person but she always seems to be...

Yes as previously stated you are doing the right thing reaching out to others and asking questions and building a strong support network are all positive steps towards recovery. I am also new to the VAC system myself just granted 10% this spring (2016) chronic PTSD depression anxiety etc. Plus...