NBC Bay Area Investigation: "National Guard Line of Duty Investigations Overdue Across the Country"

[Jason Perry]

Here is the NBC Bay Area story that aired yesterday. I am sure this will resonate with many folks here at the PEB FORUM.

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/...igations-Overdue-Across-the-Country/352068101

 

[maparker]

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/investiga...ns-Overdue-Across-the-Country--351545711.html

This has the written article as well.

Mike

 

[FloridaInjuredInCombat]

Here is the NBC Bay Area story that aired yesterday. I am sure this will resonate with many folks here at the PEB FORUM.

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/...igations-Overdue-Across-the-Country/352068101

I want to say thank you to Jason Perry, NBC, and fellow Veterans on this forum for coming together to bring public light to the issue.

I would like to see a follow on story regarding how injured Soldiers are being denied and/or delayed in receiving both medical care and financial benefits when due. The LOD is important, but the real harm is not in the document being delayed but the Guard and Reserves systematic refusal to afford care and benefits. Even IF an LOD is eventually completed, the denials and delays continue, and real harm is done.

How many among the forum have their own stories of being forced to fend for themselves because the Guard and Reserves refuse to adhere to the regulations? That's the human impact of what's taking place.

 

[bjjwheels]

I want to say thank you to Jason Perry, NBC, and fellow Veterans on this forum for coming together to bring public light to the issue.

Here is the NBC Bay Area story that aired yesterday. I am sure this will resonate with many folks here at the PEB FORUM.

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/...igations-Overdue-Across-the-Country/352068101

I want to say thank you to Jason Perry, NBC, and fellow Veterans on this forum for coming together to bring public light to the issue.

I would like to see a follow on story regarding how injured Soldiers are being denied and/or delayed in receiving both medical care and financial benefits when due. The LOD is important, but the real harm is not in the document being delayed but the Guard and Reserves systematic refusal to afford care and benefits. Even IF an LOD is eventually completed, the denials and delays continue, and real harm is done.

How many among the forum have their own stories of being forced to fend for themselves because the Guard and Reserves refuse to adhere to the regulations? That's the human impact of what's taking place.

I would like to see a follow on story regarding how injured Soldiers are being denied and/or delayed in receiving both medical care and financial benefits when due. The LOD is important, but the real harm is not in the document being delayed but the Guard and Reserves systematic refusal to afford care and benefits. Even IF an LOD is eventually completed, the denials and delays continue, and real harm is done.

How many among the forum have their own stories of being forced to fend for themselves because the Guard and Reserves refuse to adhere to the regulations? That's the human impact of what's taking place.

I, too, want to give thanks to Jason Perry for his long-standing commitment to all the service members. Let's continue to load the public with these all-to-often real stories. Not only the reserves, but active duty as well. Thank you too to NBC for the investigative reporting. I have watched this forum for insight and many thanks to those who give willingly and openly of their stories so others may have a chance in the fight, which is often lengthy.

I often want to quit my job and offer whatever assistance I can to Jason and Benjamin Krause in their endeavors for veterans.


Again, thank you to Jason for keeping these matters in the public eye.

 

[bjjwheels]

I want to say thank you to Jason Perry, NBC, and fellow Veterans on this forum for coming together to bring public light to the issue.

I would like to see a follow on story regarding how injured Soldiers are being denied and/or delayed in receiving both medical care and financial benefits when due. The LOD is important, but the real harm is not in the document being delayed but the Guard and Reserves systematic refusal to afford care and benefits. Even IF an LOD is eventually completed, the denials and delays continue, and real harm is done.

How many among the forum have their own stories of being forced to fend for themselves because the Guard and Reserves refuse to adhere to the regulations? That's the human impact of what's taking place.

@FloridaInjuredInCombat --- thank you too for your contributions.

 

[TopSecret]

News story for Colorado and Wyoming Guard in the works. Please see here and reach out to the reporter if you have a story to share:

http://www.pebforum.com/site/threads/colorado-and-wyoming-national-guard-news-story.30987/

 

[TopSecret]

Here is another story out of Nevada from 2013:

http://www.mynews4.com/news/story/G...njury-Ruled-a-Pre/7uecsRl-_0qR4fhYKGYbxg.cspx

 

[TopSecret]

The reporter called me today. He is still looking for Colorado and Wyoming guard members who've had difficulty with the LOD process. if you know someone, please have him or her contact Tony at [email protected]

 

[Ocean]

I want to say thank you to Jason Perry, NBC, and fellow Veterans on this forum for coming together to bring public light to the issue.

I would like to see a follow on story regarding how injured Soldiers are being denied and/or delayed in receiving both medical care and financial benefits when due. The LOD is important, but the real harm is not in the document being delayed but the Guard and Reserves systematic refusal to afford care and benefits. Even IF an LOD is eventually completed, the denials and delays continue, and real harm is done.

How many among the forum have their own stories of being forced to fend for themselves because the Guard and Reserves refuse to adhere to the regulations? That's the human impact of what's taking place.

 

[Ocean]

Thank to everyone on this site. I waited 27 months to be returned to AD. Through the 27 months our bank account balance went to zero, because I could not work, we almost lost our house, and we spent thousands of dollars out of pocket for my care. My family took hundreds of hours off work as well. I was on AD > than 360 days when I requested MRP to MRP2 orders extension due to unresolved line of duty injuries to my CAARNG, MRNCO and I provided the regulations. My husband went to CAARNG, MG Haskins, with my LOD's noted the regulations and we alerted JFHQ COS, but no action. The action that came back was vindictive in nature and I was ordered to drill despite my treating providers plan of care and diabilities. By the time my request was correctly executed by the CAARNG the WTC denied my MRP2 request, claiming I met MRDP ( which I did not) and this came even with my Commanders approval letter stating Governor approved, but the request was denied. I filed an ETP through the WTC, that was approved but orders never came.
The red tape my Congressman, Assemblyman, my family and a law firm went through was devestating to say the least. While I was dealing with injuries, I was diagnosed with breast cancer only to later find out the benign diagnosis provided to me on AD was not correct but that I had malignant breast cancer misdiagnosed while on AD. I did not give up , and through my Congressman, Attny and Assemblyman requests went to the CAARNG, NGB, Pentagon and HRC. Eventually the LOD's and medical records I provided to the CAARNG asking to extend my orders in 2012 were used to place me on MRP2 orders in 2014. But my return to AD was brutal to say the least, and I was crucified on return to AD. I did get through IDES but I am beat up, and heart broken...after over 34 years of service that I gave my heart and soul too, was not thier for me or my family in our time of need. My heart goes out to all others in the same situation. For example in 2014 my assemblyman recievded a letter from the CAARNG noting, 1,700 CAARNG soldiers sat in the CAARNG medical bucket. Of the 1,700 only one was returned to AD and 11 were on INCAP for line of duty injuries.How many RC soldiers in that have served are in this situation......

 

[FloridaInjuredInCombat]

Thank to everyone on this site. I waited 27 months to be returned to AD. Through the 27 months our bank account balance went to zero, because I could not work, we almost lost our house, and we spent thousands of dollars out of pocket for my care. My family took hundreds of hours off work as well. I was on AD > than 360 days when I requested MRP to MRP2 orders extension due to unresolved line of duty injuries to my CAARNG, MRNCO and I provided the regulations. My husband went to CAARNG, MG Haskins, with my LOD's noted the regulations and we alerted JFHQ COS, but no action. The action that came back was vindictive in nature and I was ordered to drill despite my treating providers plan of care and diabilities. By the time my request was correctly executed by the CAARNG the WTC denied my MRP2 request, claiming I met MRDP ( which I did not) and this came even with my Commanders approval letter stating Governor approved, but the request was denied. I filed an ETP through the WTC, that was approved but orders never came.
The red tape my Congressman, Assemblyman, my family and a law firm went through was devestating to say the least. While I was dealing with injuries, I was diagnosed with breast cancer only to later find out the benign diagnosis provided to me on AD was not correct but that I had malignant breast cancer misdiagnosed while on AD. I did not give up , and through my Congressman, Attny and Assemblyman requests went to the CAARNG, NGB, Pentagon and HRC. Eventually the LOD's and medical records I provided to the CAARNG asking to extend my orders in 2012 were used to place me on MRP2 orders in 2014. But my return to AD was brutal to say the least, and I was crucified on return to AD. I did get through IDES but I am beat up, and heart broken...after over 34 years of service that I gave my heart and soul too, was not thier for me or my family in our time of need. My heart goes out to all others in the same situation. For example in 2014 my assemblyman recievded a letter from the CAARNG noting, 1,700 CAARNG soldiers sat in the CAARNG medical bucket. Of the 1,700 only one was returned to AD and 11 were on INCAP for line of duty injuries.How many RC soldiers in that have served are in this situation......

If you haven't already, you really should contact NBC Investigative Reports in San Fransisco, I have the POC info for one of the reporters who worked on the previous two stories regarding the California Guard's failures when it comes to injured Soldiers. PM me if you'd like the POC info, I think they would be glad to get the word out, and that may help a LOT of others down the road.