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Is anyone interested in a sub-Reddit for Disabled veterans. A place where all vets can learn of programs and ask questions? (self.AskReddit)
submitted 3 months ago* by crackpnt69
Just created one and looking for content providers and moderators. /r/disabledvets
Thank you for the huge response.
I am hoping to respond to everyone's post so forgive me if I missed you.
[–]lupistm 20 points21 points22 points 3 months ago
I work for an IT company that teaches disabled vets how to use the internet so yes I would subscribe to that subreddit and perhaps pass it along to the guys I train.
[–]crackpnt69[S] 5 points6 points7 points 3 months ago
Thank you.
[–]beepboopblorp 5 points6 points7 points 3 months ago
My sister just started working as a therapist in a V.A. hospital. I might pass this along to her.
[–]crackpnt69[S] 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
I would appreciate it!
[–]hitlersshit 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
Why not just have a subreddit for all disabled people? or all vets?
[–]user2196 13 points14 points15 points 3 months ago
Because there are a lot of programs specifically available to disabled veterans that are not available to disabled non-veterans or able-bodied vets.
[–]hitlersshit 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
but uitd
[–]AutonomousRobot 4 points5 points6 points 3 months ago
User2196 hit it on the head. The veteran and military healthcare/bureaucracy system is completely different and much more complex than the civilian side. The two honestly would deserve two separate sub-reddits.
The way it sounds is more and more like a subreddit for all vets.
[–]IrrelevantLOTRquote 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
The power of the Three Rings is ended. The time has come... for the dominion of Men!
[–]RustisMaximus 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
The disability subreddit is now a place for some dude to blogspam. I unsubbed long ago.
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[–]zurratype 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
That really sucks that you were lied to by the people who should be trying to help you. Also, I knew a guy who served in vietnam and had issues related to one of the rainbow agents. It was insane the shit he went through trying to get help from the military. After years in court he eventually did get help, but they of course did it in a way that didn't really say "one of the rainbow agents caused this", but at least he got help.
It can be a real pain in the ass to get anything from the government. I'm hoping that this sub-reddit will help some of those who have issues and need help the access to some good information or at least some help from other vets who have experienced similar problems.
[–]bananasncornbread 10 points11 points12 points 3 months ago
I know a couple guys I'll point in that direction. Would you suggest it to vets that are having a hard time adjusting or who suffer PTSD?
[–]crackpnt69[S] 9 points10 points11 points 3 months ago*
Looking to cater to all vets. Provide information of places to get help and we are always willing to talk to other vets. I suffer from PTSD and a few other ailments.
[–]turtmcgirt 6 points7 points8 points 3 months ago
the vet center is a great resource for readjustment counseling http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/ they also offer counseling for military sexual trauma.
no really if you have ED you can get a rating.
[–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 3 months ago
PLEASE OPEN THIS SUBREDDIT!!
[–]hitlersshit -4 points-3 points-2 points 3 months ago
If all vets then why is it called disabledvets? Why not just plain old vets?
[–]Mufflin 2 points3 points4 points 3 months ago
/r/Veterans exists but it is not very active. Many military personnel are about to start re-entering civilian life, with the draw-down of Iraq and the end of combat troops in Afghanistan on the horizon. They'll be faced with unemployment, overcrowded community colleges with dwindling budgets, and years of stress, loss, and trauma, as well as too much time to think about what happened and how being in a combat zone affects your personality. I think a reddit catered toward addressing these specific issues would be great.
[–]Foxtrot56 2 points3 points4 points 3 months ago
Goodbye GI bill :(
Seriously though I don't expect them to keep our benefits at the current level. They already expect you to get a job between semesters.
There is a program through your states work force that can guarantee job for vets. Its not a lot of hours but if your going to school it will pay for some bills.
[–]Foxtrot56 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
I might look into it, but honestly I am not really interested in getting a job right now. I go to school from 11:00-7:30 during the week, and then a lot of homework. I could make time for a job but I feel that if I end up with a test or anything else I would lose study time.
I completely understand just a suggestion if times get really bad.
But then it's not for disabledvets. It's for all recent vets.
[–]Mufflin 4 points5 points6 points 3 months ago
I don't know why you're concerned with the semantics of "disabled." In the end the purpose seems to be to help vets who feel disabled in one way or another from their time in service.
[–]hitlersshit -3 points-2 points-1 points 3 months ago
In the end the purpose seems to be to help vets who feel disabled in one way or another from their time in service.
LOL that's not the problem. The problem is that this subreddit has no focus. It seems like it's meant for all vets and not just disabled ones. And I don't think that stress or depression count as disabilities.
[–]tmc_throwaway 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
Silence, fuhrersturd!
[–]crackpnt69[S] -1 points0 points1 point 3 months ago
Obviously you never served in a combat. Why don't you grow a pair and join up? The least you could do is give back to your country for the freedoms you have... and yes you have freedoms so stop being a little bitch and spend some time over seas
[–]hitlersshit -1 points0 points1 point 3 months ago
Why don't you grow a pair and join up?
Oh lol you are so brave going to other countries to blow shit up! Yeah I bet you joined to watch cool explosions, kill people, and get paid, not to serve your country. So stop wasting my time with your bullshit.
get paid? lol you know nothing about the military my friend.
[–]gemini_dream 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
Only someone who has never seen or experienced crippling depression or PTSD could possibly say something like this.
Oh I think it counts as a disorder sure. But not a disability. That's just my opinion though, you are free to have your own opinion. ;-)
[–]gemini_dream 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
A disability is defined as a condition that interferes with a major life activity. Pretty sure both of these count.
It is mainly for all vets either applying for disability or currently disabled vets but some current vets may not know when they can get for issues that have sustained during their service.
[–]dukwbutter -7 points-6 points-5 points 3 months ago
you can't even spell PTSD. Yikes. I pray for any vets that fall into the anti-american cesspool that is Reddit.
[–]Far-Aim 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
It was a typo; there is no need to be so critical. As far as your anti-American cesspool theory, you must have overlooked the great number of US military AMA's with enormous amounts of gracious comments thanking vets of all branches for their service.
[–]dukwbutter -6 points-5 points-4 points 3 months ago
Show me one article supporting the American military on Reddit. I'm still waiting.... http://www.reddit.com/search?q=american+soldiers
[–]Far-Aim 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago*
first comment, among many
EDIT:Heres another
You can stop waiting now.
Well, you did manage to find a comment on the website that seems somewhat humanist. I'd still say that 99% of the article are against the U.S. military though. Do you disagree with that assertion? http://www.reddit.com/search?q=american+soldiers
[–]Far-Aim 3 points4 points5 points 3 months ago
With a narrow search query of "American Soldiers", you're only looking at part of a grand spectrum of US military. However, I entertained your link and found only a few negative articles. Some about a Vietnam soldier smoking out of a shotgun, the marines urinating on the corpses, and even a guy who fended off an entire attack with his garand. Most of the negative stuff posted here was linked from major news sites anyways, not reddit itself. As you've already been told, reddit is made up from people all around the world with varying ideologies. There may be a few bad apples, but they sure as hell don't spoil the bunch.
[–]Firewind 5 points6 points7 points 3 months ago
Would reform of the VA be one of the focuses?
[–]crackpnt69[S] 6 points7 points8 points 3 months ago
Its the number one change anyone would ask for.
[–]Ambivalent_Fanatic 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
This is of interest to me even though I am not a vet because of a research project I'm working on. Can I just ask you this: in a nutshell, what sorts of reforms are needed at the VA for disabled vets?
One of the largest issues right now is a backlog of disability claims. This is when military personnel exit active duty service and are given medical exams to determine if their time in the military has injured them in ways serious enough to be compensated for.
So, if they determine Private Bob's PTSD has seriously affected his ability to lead a normal life, the VA will give him 30 or 50% of his last paycheck tax free for the rest of his life. The problem is that it may take over a year after exiting the military before this process is started, leaving a lot of seriously disabled veterans to suffer in the meantime. This backlog is also getting worse.
The compensation is awesome, but most veterans are not happy with how they end up getting rated. Yes, they try to rake out the greedy fakers, and for good reason, but most vets I know feel their pains are not being addressed and they are not receiving compensation for things they technically should be. In addition to this problem, there is a stoic culture in the military that keeps many people from seeking care while in active duty, and as a result they don't have any evidence to show that they were injured, or that something was a recurring problem. This system probably needs to be more dynamic.
A big issues is the lack of personnel in the VA. I have met my fair share of employees of the VA and their work load is rather ridiculous. Certain political figures say Americans need jobs to help the economy well the VA could really use a good influx of people and pay for what they do.
[–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 3 months ago
I think that this is a brilliant idea. My boyfriend is an injured vet and he has PTSD, I would LOVE a place where I could learn more about it and perhaps find things that could help him through dark times? Thank you so much for doing this!
[–]crackpnt69[S] 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
One of my main goals is to be able to arrange meet ups for vets. I suffer from PTSD and depression and spend most of my time drinking alone. If I could get out at least once a month to meet other people I feel it may help. (I live to far from any facility for counseling so this is kinda my way of reaching out I guess)
[–]michaels138 3 points4 points5 points 3 months ago
I've heard this is a good place to start
Awesome! thanks.
[–]anonoman925 3 points4 points5 points 3 months ago
As an American I am very sad our country has not created it's own "forum" for you guys.
The "forum" is slowly building! but any help until then is grateful!
[–]CharlesKane 2 points3 points4 points 3 months ago
If you are a service disabled veteran and own a business you can qualify to be an SDVO (Service disabled veteran owned) business. This puts you into a special category that the government must spend an allotted amount of money on. Just a friendly reminder.
you should post some information on this to the sub-reddit. Thanks!
[–]The_Lobbyist 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
My firm is doing a lot of work on disabled veterans issues right now. I'd be glad to post all the research I've been doing when I get into work tomorrow.
That would be great! Thank you.
[–]what_an_ass 5 points6 points7 points 3 months ago
If you want to create a subreddit than just do it. Only takes a a few seconds.
If you build it, they will come.
I did :P just wanted to know how many vets were out there!
[–]battleshits 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
You should do it man. I know quiet a few that were fucked by the system more than the landmines, bullets and knives that tore their bodies to peaces. And they would be interested in it. I'll forwards them this.
Edit : missed a word.
Let them know even if you were denied your not completely out of hope. You can always reapply with new information and we can help!
[–]krapdaddy 3 points4 points5 points 3 months ago
This needs to happen. Let's get it done.
working on it!
[–]lurker818 2 points3 points4 points 3 months ago
Not personally, but I am not opposed to Disabled Veterans having their own sub.
Good enough for me.
[–]himynameisg 2 points3 points4 points 3 months ago
Nope.
:( sorry you feel that way.
[–]RadiatedMutant 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
On behalf of my father, a 61 year old Vietnam Army vet, I thank you for this.
No problem! have your father join and share his experience! you can even speak for him.
[–]RadiatedMutant 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
I'd have to do the typing and reading, he's illiterate.
[–]onehealthymoose 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
all thanks to crackpnt69
:P thanks just looking to help other!
[–]corwin80 1 point2 points3 points 19 days ago
Yes, most definitely; I like so many disabled veterans like me have difficulty finding the necessary programs I need and the V.A., though they mean well and I don't envy them their job, seem unable to help more often than not. So this sort of thing would be most helpful.
[–]ScizRGaming 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
My dad is a doctor at the VA so I could always ask him some questions
That would be good but not looking for information on how to cheat the system just maybe some information on what paper work would help someones claim.
[–]jdcooktx 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
not disabled, just a vet. this is a great idea.
If you know something or think you might have a claim I welcome you and everyone!
[–]tmc_throwaway 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago*
Neither disabled, nor a vet, but I think it would be a good idea.
I'm hoping so.
[–]redditeurope 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
I am not
Its ok.
[–]someonefarted 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
Thanks for this! Definitely subscribing.
hope to see you on the forums!
[–]Whenthenighthascome 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
Hell yes. Points for creating this. People need this no matter what they may say. Thanks so much for having the idea. Great work!
[–]Tyrien 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
I have absolutely no interest in a subreddit like this, but will upvote it anyway because I can see how some would appreciate it.
thanks!
[–]Gavalar 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
Good idea
[–]TheNiceMan 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
Yes
[–]RewenX -1 points0 points1 point 3 months ago
this is a stupid idea. they need a regular internet forum where that crap can be stickied.
lol I will keep that in mind.
[–]dukwbutter -15 points-14 points-13 points 3 months ago
Although I respect the intent of forming the subgroup, I respectfully suggest that Reddit isn't the best site to host this, as the website is overwhelmingly liberal, socialist, and anti-military. Most people on Reddit hate the United States, the military, and the Republican party. They hate guns, liberty, and everything else the military stands for. So, it doesn't seem like a very good fit to me.
[–]nowellmaybe 9 points10 points11 points 3 months ago
I think you'd be surprised how many military folks there are on here.
And as a progressive liberal, currently serving in the Army, I find your presumptions to be utter bullshit.
thank you for your service AND for your comment :)
I second that.
[–]sarcelle 2 points3 points4 points 3 months ago
Considering how he's responded to uravsgal52 and to me, this person is definitely a troll. It's sad that some people have to resort to crap like this for someone to notice them.
Yeah. I'm a troll. I have no idea what I'm talking about. I'm just trying to stir up trouble. Reddit loves the American Military. Oh wait...not that...the other thing...Reddit HATES the American military. Proof: http://www.reddit.com/search?q=american+soldiers
I don't think your a troll just meet a lot of morons as I have.
He is just a little misguided by the few I still think he can find his way.
[–]dukwbutter -4 points-3 points-2 points 3 months ago
Not utter bullshit. Have a look at the articles on American Military by you lovely Redditors. Every single one of them, without exception, is tearing down the American Military. You won't find a single article supporting the troops. Funny how you missed this, komrade: http://www.reddit.com/search?q=american+soldiers
Have you ever visited r/military?
good sub-reddit by the way
[–]LanceCoolie 4 points5 points6 points 3 months ago
There is an /r/military with 15,000 subscribers.
There is an /r/guns with over 43,000
Both have subscribers with a variety of political views.
Your argument is invalid.
[–]sarcelle 6 points7 points8 points 3 months ago
they hate guns, liberty, and everything else the military stands for
I realize you're just hoping to stir up controversy/get attention, but as a liberal with veterans and active soldiers in the family, screw you for that generalization.
The truth hurts. People on Reddit are liberal anti-gun dimocrats and, as such, should realize that the Reddit community is not the right forum to support the military. They support gays, immigrants, socialists, etc, but not soldiers. The veterans would be subjected to all sorts of unwanted hatred from this leftist commie group, obviously. This would be roughly equivalent to the Sierra Club hosting a Coal Miners Convention, or a muslim website hosting a women's rights club. It just doesn't fit, obviously.
[–]sarcelle 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
So...have you noticed all the upvotes this thread is getting? And that nobody is saying anything bad about the military in it? The only one talking shit is you.
Not even going to touch that bullshit about how supporting gay people is apparently wrong.
[–]dukwbutter -3 points-2 points-1 points 3 months ago
Who said supporting gays is wrong? I didn't. My point is that, of all the groups Reddit supports, the military isn't in there. Surely you've noticed this, right?
[–]sarcelle 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
They support gays, immigrants, socialists, etc, but not soldiers.
Don't play coy and act like you weren't sneering as you typed that. And while Reddit may not like what the US military is told to do, I have rarely if ever seen hate for the soldiers themselves.
There you go. That's drawing that thin line. Don't tell me you weren't sneering as you typed that. Here at Reddit, we "hate the war" but "love the soldier". Oh right. That's precious. Jane Fonda would love that one. Sitting behind the old ack-ack guns pointing at the Americans flying overhead. Classic. Love the Reddit Logic. Slays me.
[–]Prysorra 2 points3 points4 points 3 months ago
Ron Paul.
not sure who I support yet but thanks for your opinion.
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
just because something will be unpopular doesn't mean it shouldn't be created to help those that need it.
There are plenty of websites to help veterans without trying to lure true heroes into the anti-American ant-gun liberal cesspool that is Reddit.
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
we're not LURING anyone. Buddy is asking people who are already redditors if they would be interested in a sub-reddit. He's not asking google if he should create a subreddit, he's asking reddit.
[–]dukwbutter -5 points-4 points-3 points 3 months ago
But Redditors hate America and they hate the military. Why try to lure the veterans into your trap? It's dishonest.
[–]lolscotty 0 points1 point2 points 3 months ago
But Redditors hate America and they hate the military.
assuming your not trolling, you realize you just said that a company hosted in america, hates america right?
You are a redditor, amiright? Ergo, by your logic, you hate America and hate the military. GTFO.
once again, there is no luring. Also, there is no trap. Also, there's no dishonesty. If someone wants to join a subreddit called r/veterans how is that a trap? Plus whose to say it'll be all American vet?
Aha. There you go. Now you're thinking like a Redditor. Make a subreddit for the enemies we're fighting against. Now you've got something that will be a huge draw in the Reddit community. A place where they can support people that kill American troops. Now you're thinking. That makes sense. :)
oooooooooooookay, having a civilized conversation to you = http://i.imgur.com/nxCVa.gif
Anti-American liberals host website for veterans that killed American soldiers. I love it. Classic Reddit logic. You don't support the troops. You support the troops that killed our troops. Brilliant. You'll get tons of traffic for that site. You should have mentioned this at the very beginning. Then you'd be on the Front Page. :)
[–]_archipelago_ 1 point2 points3 points 3 months ago
the videos that I happened to have seen today of vets talking about their experiences (especially ones that were associated with Iraq Veterans Against the War) have made me rethink a lot of things I hadn't really thought about for a long time.
especially made me look very differently at US troops and I have much respect for the vets in those videos.. I think more people would feel different if they would see them.
you can find a lot of videos just looking for IVAW on youtube
I have experienced everything you mentioned in my two years here but there are still a lot of good people that use reddit.
all it takes is a username and password
create account
is it really that easy? only one way to find out...
already have an account and just want to login?
login
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