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In 1972 and 1973 I was in Sea Cadets and was on summer training at HMCS Quadra. Back then Sea Cadets were placed on OJT and were signed up as Primary Reserve on Class B service for the duration of the training/deployment. I am trying to commence a claim for injuries dating back to that time when...

Update to my entitlement review.  My VRAB hearing is scheduled for July by video conference. I guess I will know in about 8 weeks what the decision will be. I am posting some links to papers on Hearing Loss. For anyone that is applying for hearing loss or wanting to research the issues these 3...

I have a book that was given to me many years ago that may be out of print called:  FIGHTING WORDS From War, Rebellion and other Combative Capers by Christine Ammer published by Dell Books #0440-206669  I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in military expressions. The...

I have had the audiogram and it shows hearing loss well over the pensionable thresh hold. This is about getting coverage for a hearing aid, any monies would be a benefit of course. When I looked into the cost of hearing aids I was just a little shocked at how much they cost. When I left the...

Thank you for your suggestions and advice. I had asked for the departmental review and received the same answer as the first time around...... Not eligible because there was not an audio-gram on my file at the time of release to prove that my hearing loss was service related.  I do have a lawyer...

Two posts in 2 days............ almost a record for me. I spend a lot of time observing and thinking and not so much time talking but sometimes I just have to say something.......................... Why do people mistake education and what ever level achieved with intelligence and suitability...

I am in the process of preparing a hearing loss appeal. I applied for a hearing loss claim and was denied because there was no discharge audiogram on my file even though 2 previous audiograms done 4 years apart but 6 years before my release show progressive hearing loss. I do not know where the...

Thanks for the responses. Although as a former jumper I find myself having a good laugh at your reply. :nod:

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this so please move if necessary. I was recently at an event at my local legion where I observes several members wearing their service medals on the jackets. This was quite normal but I noted that they were also wearing assorted jump wings(white...

Many of have and will serve all over the world in many varied environments. This is a given and is one of the aspects of the unlimited liability of service. Those members, current and past, of the Canadian Forces are often present in regions where the civilizing norms that we hold so dearly...

If you check my comment from much earlier in this thread I have given a very specific example of the difference in benefits as it applies to my case.

The more realistic problem is that if my assumption of the $55K payout for an equivalent injury to mine is correct under the Veterans Charter there is a very definite problem.  I would like you to find me and insurance product, annuity or such other financial instrument that will yield an...

In 1987 I was injured in a parachute accident that resulted in permanent nerve damage to my spine that has left me with random attacks of sciatica and severe and debilitating pain and occasional lack of motor control to my left leg. While this has impacted my overall quality of life I consider...

Yes he has been making use of the resources that are available and is, to my semi-trained eye, moving in the right direction with great family and other support.

Mods please feel free to move this topic to a more appropriate forum if necessary. My nephew returned from Afghanistan  after a tour with the 2 PPCLI BG and decided to go on a leave on absence from his reserve unit for 1 year that will be up in the spring. He is not sure that he wishes to...

My Uncle was a medic in WW2, Landed at Juno Beach, where he received a medal, I believe an MC for bravery under fire. He was also at Bergen-Belsen. He would rarely talk about it. Once he told me that the time he spent there trying to save souls was tougher on him then the D-Day Landings and the...

In 1976 as a young reserve cpl I was on security duty at Bromont Park equestrian centre when Princess Anne showed up with some of her staff? associates? aides?, (never did find out) They tried to enter without the correct credentials. While she was allowed to enter two of the individuals with...

Must have been really tired, or the most boring mess dinner ever!!  .......... I had been up all night after a party at the Palomino Club and then prior to the dinner had a couple, or was that several warm up drinks before the dinner? This was pre-Germany.......

Remember Pack Drill................. Kapyong Barracks............. Had 2 privates opt for 4 days of pack drill instead of being formally charged for conduct unbecoming etc.... I was the Duty Officer and as a brand new 2 Lt had 5 days extra duty (fell asleep during a mess dinner) and was...

Last time I saw him was two years ago and I believe he was driving a semi. I will check with a few peolpe I know who may know where he is.