The amazing rise of disability in America

Jimbuna · 03-27-13, 12:39 PM

The UK have just started investigating the growing number of people on disability benefits as part of the austerity measures.

I believe the vast majority are genuine claimants but a growing number of fraudsters are being uncovered as a result of the above tightening of measures.

AVGWarhawk · 03-27-13, 12:42 PM

I know a few fraudsters. They claim back issues. One of these fraudsters loves to play golf and bowl. He does it quite regularly.

geetrue · 03-27-13, 01:26 PM

There are exceptions ... I was one of those exceptions way back in 1997 when I stumbled into a veterans program for the homeless. It took five months to qualify, but after I did they paid me for the next 12 years till I hit social security age three years ago and then I was no longer qualified.

The program was designed for Vietnam vets that were on drugs, shooting at people and thinking they were Charlie and living in the park or at the beach.

When I took my physical the doctor kept asking me questions as he tapped on my knee and listened to my chest.

Doctor: How long since you took your last drink?

Veteran me: 14 years

Doctor: How long since you took your last drugs?

Veteran me: 14 years

Doctor: How long have you been on the streets?

Veteran me: 14 years

When I got approved on Christmas eve 1997 they sent me a little check for $4000 for waiting five (5) months ...

I was so happy I cried

http://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/about_the_initiative.asp

Quote:

In 2009, President Barack Obama and VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced the goal of ending Veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. Together with partners and supporters nationwide, VA is determined to meet that challenge through the Homeless Veterans Outreach Initiative, an unprecedented commitment to those who served our nation but lack safe, secure housing.

Since 2009, the number of Veterans who are homeless has dropped by 17.2 percent. To build on our progress, VA has increased programs and funding to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. In fiscal 2013, VA will dedicate $1.4 billion to specialized homeless programs and $4.4 billion to health care for Veterans who are homeless.

Stealhead · 03-27-13, 04:55 PM

Part of the problem is the many law firms that specialize in disability claims they are every where and from what I understand these lawyers know how to make a claim so that the odds are very high the claim is approved and if it does not get approved they know how to "rig" the re-application process so that odds are high the claim gets approved.

There are certainly people that do need help like Geetrue but there is no doubt a lot of people that really do not have a disability that keeps them from working.

I recall when I was doing my out processing with the USAF at one point I had to talk to this VA representative.To be honest I was not impressed with this person because they sat and explained to me how by listing three(3) medical incidents that occurred to your while on active duty you can list these and VA more or less will give you the minimum disability level.

The VA rep said, "for most vets it is not that much but you will get at least $100.00 a month if you get approved" I told her that I did not need 100 dollars a month because minor medical things happened to me that have no long term effect on my health. I wonder how many people take advantage of that.

Sure there are people that need to be on disability but there are people that find any way that they can to get something from the government when they do not truly need it.Like others said those with legitimate disability should be concerned about the frauds because they are sapping money out of the system.

03-27-13, 12:39 PM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,946 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The UK have just started investigating the growing number of people on disability benefits as part of the austerity measures. I believe the vast majority are genuine claimants but a growing number of fraudsters are being uncovered as a result of the above tightening of measures. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-27-13, 12:42 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,293 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I know a few fraudsters. They claim back issues. One of these fraudsters loves to play golf and bowl. He does it quite regularly.

03-27-13, 04:55 PM	#4
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Part of the problem is the many law firms that specialize in disability claims they are every where and from what I understand these lawyers know how to make a claim so that the odds are very high the claim is approved and if it does not get approved they know how to "rig" the re-application process so that odds are high the claim gets approved. There are certainly people that do need help like Geetrue but there is no doubt a lot of people that really do not have a disability that keeps them from working. I recall when I was doing my out processing with the USAF at one point I had to talk to this VA representative.To be honest I was not impressed with this person because they sat and explained to me how by listing three(3) medical incidents that occurred to your while on active duty you can list these and VA more or less will give you the minimum disability level. The VA rep said, "for most vets it is not that much but you will get at least $100.00 a month if you get approved" I told her that I did not need 100 dollars a month because minor medical things happened to me that have no long term effect on my health. I wonder how many people take advantage of that. Sure there are people that need to be on disability but there are people that find any way that they can to get something from the government when they do not truly need it.Like others said those with legitimate disability should be concerned about the frauds because they are sapping money out of the system.