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Sounds reasonable to this Fin O. If DND can figure out how much ex-wives get from pensions not yet awarded then surely VAC can figure out the math.

Sorry for the delay, it's been exam time and this old dog needs the study time. Teager, you are correct wrt SISIP and VAC programs. SISIP is very concrete and quite straightforward, rather easy to navigate. Their requirements for their program, while quite strict (and I do not agree with them)...

Ok, Looking for some info. Currently trying to get VAC Voc Rehab to actually plan my switch from SISIP to Voc Rehab (CanVet) and am getting pushback from my Voc Rehab case manager. She says CanVet will not talk to me until I am done with SISIP. Problem with that is, I switch on Sep 12, 2015...

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I would have to say that we do make a "living wage." An untrained Pte, basically unskilled labour, makes over $30K. Cpl 4 makes almost $60K at the journeyman-trade level. That's before any of the spec trades get their spec pay (which is considerable). While Mr McKay hits it on the head in...

And one thing you wouldn't know yet, any kind of recoil pads/gels etc. have to work within the systems that we already have. Putting a pad into the shoulder of the vest might work very well for recoil, but how does it interact with the rucksack? Helmet? Respirator? How does the material hold...

Agreed. More cuts are chisled into the stone tablets of the budget (15! 15 Command...SMASH.....10! 10Commandments  :P) Who is at the helm is rather besides the point right now, it's all about balancing the budget.

Well........@#$%  >:(

Yes, as they are a matter of public record. However, the amount of calendar days that those statements hold for could conceivably be over now that he is no longer in the chair.

I'm certainly no lawyer, but it seems to me that they have taken a very logical view of how to disagree with the Crown's allegations that the suit is "vexatious." (boy didn't that response cheese me off)

I was thinking about doing it as well, but 9D and I decided not to. We have already made our plans and are attempting to move forward. The difference in pension (even if I got another year or two) would, quite frankly, be minimal.

Leafheart, The jobs of ncm's and officers are very different, especially at the Dp1 level. Yes, pay is more for officers, even starting off, however doing the wrong job for more money gets very difficult to do in the mid to long-term. I recommend doing more research on the difference between...

Highly recommend OSISS. I know what you are talking about with VAC and the head space and timing checks. They just don't get it (nor will they). And losing that regimental connection can hurt more than you notice at first. Just translating simple language becomes a chore that you just don't...

For those that are interested: http://www.vrab-tacra.gc.ca/Employment-Emploi/Apply-Devenir-eng.cfm VRAB is still looking.

I just received my appeal decision a few weeks ago. It was a written submission by the advocate, so I didn't bother going to Charlottetown. As far as BPA goes, I was pleased with my advocate; she understood exactly why I was not satisfied with the Review decision (Table of Disabilities was not...

To what end? It will be interesting to see how the newest class-action goes, that may set a tone for future engagements. But myself, as an injured, soon to be released vet, I can't afford any lawyer and certainly not the type of lawyer that can take a case such as this to the Supreme Court...

What benefits? The rules on collecting a pension are how old? How many people have been injured and released before their 10 year mark? But this guy, who appears to be making a go of it on his own, makes an appearance on the Hill, and he's special? I don't think you understand what a can of...

Politics, plain and simple. This whole thing is really starting to piss me off. Where the frig does this little piss ant get off expecting to be treated different than me? He was wounded? On tour? Great, me to. I'm getting the boot. My PCat was signed in October, D MED POL done with me in...

:warstory: I once volunteered 17 times in a row for Base Duty Cpl. Saved a lot of people from doing that most boring of duties lol. Which brings me to my point really. Many people have been saying that on larger bases, the duties should be spread nicely around. There are a couple of things...

I thirdly recommend SISIP. 9D and I went through that dance years ago ourselves and SISIP was a huge help. We worked with them alongside the trustee. Since then I have assisted a few of my troops through various issues by sending them to SISIP. It feels a bit like they are in your shorts for...