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I just got 11% for tinnitus and 5% for hearing loss. I only had 3 hearing test over 2 years to confirm. The last one was the one done by Helix sealed the deal.

I don't think any of us can answer the question of it being on duty or not. At this point that would be up to VAC if you were to put a claim in. Make sure a DND 663 is completed. This is an investigative document and could assist you if you need to make a case for VAC. The thing is that the...

Thanks BinRat and Phoenix. I did just that at 10 AM this morning and I had a secure message from the adjudicator within the hour. The letter will be sent out and I should have it early next week. They kept apologizing for it taking so long. I'm left with the impression that they really want...

After the last couple of posts I've had people PM me and share their horror stories of the current treatment they've received at the hands of VAC. This has me wondering how many others are at their wits end trying to deal with VAC. My personal journey with them has only been 7 months and...

I usually avoid topics like this that can so easily go off the rails. However, I just wanted to point out that as military we judge people more by their actions than any other single trait. If someone conducts themselves professionally, they'll be treated thusly. For example, I've sailed with a...

Agreed.

Hmm. Quite an interesting read. Hopefully his experiences will translate into an ability to understand and assist our vets.

So much for the 16 week thing. Mine were filled out by a VAC rep for me in July. I checked my service records and see they sent my med records in August. In October I asked VAC what was going on and all of the sudden my file jumped to Step3. The time they reported receiving everything was mid...

So has anyone actually had their answer within the targeted 16 weeks from receipt of med docs? Anyone know if they are behind or on time these days? I'm asking because I submitted in July and after an email from me they moved my file to stage 3 the beginning of October. By my calculations they...

There's the best advice I've seen on this thread! Talk to an SME. Sounds familiar doesn't it, guys?

Which OSS's specifically? OSS are subs of specific trades. For instance Al tube welding would be a sub of ACS. The Job Task Analysis (JTARS) is a list of tasks and performances required of a specific trade or course. I'm assuming this is whet you're looking for. See email.

If it makes you guys a little happier, we're looking at upgrading Gonzo with some AESOpish sensors!

I sailed for 15 years off and on. I put on weight just like mostly everyone else. The food on the boats was fatty and there was an ability to eat 5 meals a day (B'fast, soup, lunch, supper, midnight meal). The question in my mind is how much do we take personal responsibility for and how much...

Well, Binrat, I can't speak to what I have not seen. My experience has been positive so far. The couple of VAC employees I've had contact with have treated me with respect and compassion. I hope the rest of my brothers here are treated the same.

I've been following this thread for a while but had nothing positive to add before today. I applied for 3 disability benefits at the end of July. Today a rep from VAC called me to inform me that after a review of my documents she found a 4th I should apply for. She asked a few questions and did...

I'm looking forward to seeing the new hangar.

Jc066, as long as Kaz didn't put the coffee on it was okay. Guy couldn't make coffee if his life depended on it. I think Harper's was the best though.

I don't know if this has been posted elsewhere but it is an entertaining article. http://www.casr.ca/ft-nato-mistral-dorschner.htm

I remember the Javis Bay sailing past us every day into Dili. I got to sail on her to start my LTA. She had a really cool rooster tail once she opened up on the open sea.

I'm curious, has anyone in Kingston reported this policy to the MIR's CSM? MWOs, CWOs, CSMs, and RSMs are there to fix things like this. I would start there. If that intimidates you talk to a WRA about abuse of authority. That's one of the reasons they're there. The CF has systems in place to...