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In reply to the discussion: I have some bad news... [View all]SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)5. I was never even able to collect the measly death benefit when my father died
I kept sending in the forms and repeatedly got no response.. I just gave up..
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I wish there was just a little bit of justice for those in your mom's situation
sellitman
Aug 2012
#6
I was thinking along the same lines - is it gross income? or if there was some way to get the 10k
Laura PourMeADrink
Aug 2012
#24
DI, I hope you can get hold of the right people in Congress to address this. It is remarkable....
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2012
#16
write to the white house again - and write what is this shell game is doing to your mom..
riverbendviewgal
Aug 2012
#19
If that bit about medical expenses being deductible is true then you might be able to swing it.
JVS
Aug 2012
#66
Try a contact to the First Lady who is interested in helping military families.
nanabugg
Aug 2012
#34
My brother is 100% disabled through SS. The state of Texas has it set that you make too much from
Dustlawyer
Aug 2012
#42
Reverse mortagages will relieve her of the house-payment, BUT once she passes on,
patrice
Aug 2012
#57
I'm so sorry for her situation. Maybe she can get some sort of part time job?
Honeycombe8
Aug 2012
#52
My mom has always been there for me and I'll always be there for her...
Drunken Irishman
Aug 2012
#62
It's a damn shame they make you jump through hoops. I know what you are going
southernyankeebelle
Aug 2012
#53
It's ALL about numbers to some. Or some other ideological abstraction. Not human LIVES.
patrice
Aug 2012
#86
If anyone doubts that this country has a long way to go, they should read your post.
colorado_ufo
Aug 2012
#72
Now if everyone on this thread would give a pug a call. And we vote them all out Nov.
lonestarnot
Aug 2012
#77
For some strange reason, my S.O. is in no hurry to swap the green card for citizenship.
DCKit
Aug 2012
#89
So sorry to hear your having troubles. Feels like just about everyone I know is.
raouldukelives
Aug 2012
#102
We definitely need to change that disgustingly low pittance. Write to Michelle Obama. She cares and
judesedit
Aug 2012
#103
"The VA sympathized with her and said they wished there was something they could do"
Leopolds Ghost
Aug 2012
#104