Topic: Supporting our Wounded Soldiers - Discussion of Various Funds Available

[George Wallace]

I wish VAC didn't suck so much that we needed all theses programs. When I compare the benefits to the life changing disabilities they are minuscule. 260,000$(Last time I checked) for 100% disability sucks. Don't go on about the cost of living things they will give you now. VAC treats vets like someone on welfare and makes then beg for every scrap and everything takes months. Vets should really get mobilized somewhere.

I think you are starting to confuse the different programs/plans/policies in place for CF members.  You seem to be talking about SISIP above, completely removed from Veterans Affairs.  On the other hand, SISIP deducts what Veterans Affairs awards from their payments. 

Something has to be done about the policies and formulas that the Government and SISIP use to, and apply to, benefits awarded injured CF members.

[mariomike]

I would like to see "Presumptive Legislation" for certain military occupations. That is, it is presumed that certain health conditions are associated with certain military occupations.

[George Wallace]

I would like to see "Presumptive Legislation" for certain military occupations. That is, it is presumed that certain health conditions are associated with certain military occupations.

Numerous studies have been done on military occupation as to health and work conditions.  For instance, Cooks are subjected to the worse work environment when it comes to noise pollution, while Armour Corps pers were subjected conditions that created lower back problems and compressed discs.  Most Cbt Arms were also subjected to hearing loss, but not to the scale as Cooks.  These studies have been do for every CF Trade and results documented. 

As to Federal Legislation; well that is a different story, and one that may help in victims claims through Veterans Affairs.

[Neo Cortex]

Numerous studies have been done on military occupation as to health and work conditions.  <snip> These studies have been do for every CF Trade and results documented.

Out of curiosity, do they make these studies available to the general public? It would be interesting to read up on the health impact of certain trades, beyond the little snippets provided on the CF Recruiting website.

[Petamocto]

Sorry to revive a dead thread here, but I searched for my answer and this was the closest thread I could find.  Lots of VAC / disability / pension threads, though.  Most of them are about the monthly vs lump sum.

My question is:

For those of you who have been applying for pensions in the last 5+ years, what sort of time frame were you looking at before a decision was reached and you seeing money for the first time? (Assuming it went in your favour).

I am curious at to whether or not there is now a massive back log of cases due to Afghanistan and it's taking longer, or if because of Afghanistan the wait time is shorter because there is more horsepower thrown at it and they are getting better and more efficient at it.

Could you please post the time frame you applied and how long it took?  Perhaps we can establish a tend.  Thanks a bunch.