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Post by kadee79 on Apr 1, 2020 11:04:34 GMT -5
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Post by Tennesseer on Apr 1, 2020 11:13:37 GMT -5
Holyoke is a suburb of Springfield and where I was born and grew up. Spoke to my cousin who lives in Springfield and the arsa citizens are appalled at the condition of the soldiers home.
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Post by busymom on Apr 1, 2020 13:20:35 GMT -5
This breaks my heart. Those who have served our country deserve SO much better.  |
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ken a.k.a OMK
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Apr 1, 2020 13:26:35 GMT -5
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mmhmm
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Post by mmhmm on Apr 1, 2020 13:27:22 GMT -5
How sad these elderly individuals who served their country with honor were treated so despicably. |
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Post by Blonde Granny on Apr 1, 2020 17:54:14 GMT -5
Just FYI. Many of the "soldiers Homes" are not under the control or ownership of the VA. Many are owned and operated by the state government (ours is here in NW Arkansas).At times the ownership may also fall as low as being owned and under the control of the local county.
BG _ Volunteer VA
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NoNamePerson
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Post by NoNamePerson on Apr 1, 2020 18:23:57 GMT -5
Just FYI. Many of the "soldiers Homes" are not under the control or ownership of the VA. Many are owned and operated by the state government (ours is here in NW Arkansas).At times the ownership may also fall as low as being owned and under the control of the local county. BG _ Volunteer VA Interesting. I like a lot of others assumed they were operated by the VA. Don't think we have one here but now I'm off to google to see. Thanks for the info. |
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Post by Blonde Granny on Apr 1, 2020 18:27:57 GMT -5
The VA will also contract out to local nursing homes when other options are not available. VA 'homes" are also not free for all veterans. There is a percentage level of disability before they become at no cost. The disability rating is 70% or more .
In fact, contrary to what some may think, care for veterans is not always free. Again, it depends on whether or not the veteran has a disability percentage of 50% or more. 100% disability is like getting the brass ring......off the carousel.
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