Years ago, I wrote an article, pasted at the bottom of this, about benefits taking too long to come though. I have had some recent experience that is baffling to me, and I wanted to hear from other vets on what their experiences have been like.
Showing posts with label navy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label navy. Show all posts
Saturday, April 4, 2015
I'm back!
I wanted to write to let everybody know that I am going to be more active in writing on this blog once again. It's been a while, and a lot has happened with me, but I want to devote more time to helping fellow veterans.
There has been a shift in how the VA is treating veterans because of the spotlight on the VA in the media, and I wanted to hear from people to see what has been the biggest change they have seen so far. It could be from any part of the VA, whether it is medical, eligibility, vocational rehab, or any other program.
Please share your thoughts and check in with the blog to see what I am writing about. Thank you again!
There has been a shift in how the VA is treating veterans because of the spotlight on the VA in the media, and I wanted to hear from people to see what has been the biggest change they have seen so far. It could be from any part of the VA, whether it is medical, eligibility, vocational rehab, or any other program.
Please share your thoughts and check in with the blog to see what I am writing about. Thank you again!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Intentionally or negligently hurt while in the military? It is time to repeal the Feres Docterine!
"Feres doctrine refers to a principle whereby a member of the military is barred from recovering damages from the United States on a claim brought under the Federal Tort Claims Act for injuries sustained in military service. The standard was set in the Supreme Court case Feres v. United States, 340 U.S. 135 (U.S. 1950). The Federal Tort Claims Act allows persons intentionally or negligently wronged by a government employee to sue the government for their injuries. However Feres decision bars suits involving injuries to members of the armed forces. Even though the doctrine has long been criticized as unfair to service members it continues to be in force. " (uslegal.com)
This law was put in place with good intentions I am sure, because the government can not afford to pay large settlements to every member of the military who was injured in service. The problem here is that there are many people that were intentionally and negligently injured by their chain of command, and there are no repercussions for such an act.
This law was put in place with good intentions I am sure, because the government can not afford to pay large settlements to every member of the military who was injured in service. The problem here is that there are many people that were intentionally and negligently injured by their chain of command, and there are no repercussions for such an act.
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