WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 110-324, The Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008

Comment by Stan (December 4, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

I cannot believe vets getting 100% SC are complaining here! Tax exemption on home, education for kids and spouse, military ID & privileges, treatment for anything at the VAMC as a priority with no co-pay! Nowhere in the world is the veteran taken care of as well as here. 5.8% is fine with me. It should be fine with all....

Comment by Disabled Vet in California (November 10, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

To the donkey's who say we are "whining"-VA Compensation isn't payment made to any and all vets, it is made to DISABLED vets, like myself, whose service to this country resulted in a life altering injury. I personally went from the rank of SSG after 8 years (at age 26) in the Army to working at a fast food joint (sitting on a chair ringing people up) because the IED that blew my foot off left me unable to stand for long periods. The Associates in Criminal Justice degree I have to go into law enforcement does me no good now, as the CHP Academy wont accept me. But please, continue to label people like me as "crying" about not getting what is due. My injury surely hasn't effected my ability to care for my family... Compensation is meant to be just that... Compensating those injured in the line of duty for what we have lost, including the ability to provide for our families....

Revision by webmaster (November 4, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2617 would increase, effective as of December 1, 2008, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans.

Detailed Summary

<b>(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 30, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b>

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2008, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled adult children, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/24/2008: Signed by President.

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Comment by kenneth (October 31, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I have been100% since 1971/recieved 425.00 to care for two kids and wife/bitch up 9nvet...

Comment by brown water rat (October 30, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

When the call came for action we went. Now we call for help and we hope someone is listening. Bail us out of this mess, share the $700 billion. Vets unite and write your rep and senator. Time has come for them to stand up!!!!...

Comment by Jim Woods (October 27, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

We need to take of those who serve and keep us safe period...

Revision by webmaster (October 27, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Detailed Summary

<b>(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 30, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b>

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/24/2008: Signed by President.

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Comment by Charles (October 21, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Anybody who believes McCain is going to care of vets should check his voting records re legistlation that would benefit vets. It's SHAMEFUL... Becuause his wife is a millionaire he could care less what whose of us that didn't luck out a find a young attractive extremely wealthy trophy wife just "Suck it up"....

Comment by Richard (October 16, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

5.8% is alot better than the 2.3% kick in the nuts they were planning....

Comment by river patrol 68 69 (October 8, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

we are all lucky to get what we get.hope the demon rats dont cut it ,and give increase in common wage, thats what started the economy to really go down hill,dems caused same problem in early 80 but regan took office and straightened things out.enough said.100% sc +...

Comment by river patrol 68 69 (October 8, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

oh yes maccain paid his dues...

Comment by river patrol 68 69 (October 8, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

mccain...

Comment by V.B (October 6, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I think we are being hit inn the head once more buy the same people that vote themselves a raise each year and don't have to pay for anything now. They fly for free they eat for free. They even bring their families with them when the fly overseas. As for Alan you need to respect others and their right to be discontent with this sad government that we supported as military members. We have earned the right to complain about these issues. You must be a McCain supporter....

Comment by zx-user (October 6, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Mike and Richard, sometime back it was mentioned that we vets have been at the same disability rates since the mid, I believe '50s. It was suggested that in order to keep up with todays $$$, at least a 25% overall increase should be implemented. I have searched the internet and have come up stone cold on any information on that one. Actually, can you imagine what that would cost the govt? I know, I know, 700 Billion. But, I am happy with my 100%sc. Whatever we get, we should consider ourselves lucky. MOSt other countries don't pay vets for injuries, much less whine about what kind of cola we are gonna get. Oh, and V.B. I am a strong McCain supporter, but the house and senate is made up of superior numbers of Dems who have the control of the houses. Complain to your Dem leaders. You have earned that right. The last two years are all Dem controlled!! Sgt,USMC...

Comment by DVOP (October 3, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I'm 70% there is no way I could live on that. I work as a DVOP (half of the Grant for this program after each state takes their cut is taken by the privatized Workforce boards to pay $20,000 a year kick backs to the companies on the board to do things like teach executives CPR at the Red cross and call it EWT) I have an MBA and don't make $30 K. I have not had a day with out pain that would have people like Alan go crying to the ER. I work with veterans everyday that are becoming or are homeless, laid off and thrown away but lets pat the greedy little brats of wall street on the head and send them on their way. Guess is the 25% was just a election plug we might see 6.5% from what I have heard....

Comment by mike (September 30, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

25% is not unreasonable. what do our leaders get every year? just what i thought....

Comment by richard (September 29, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

What ever happened to the 25% proposal to increase veterans benefits? If I could work i would and when I did work I made 3 times as much as I am getting now. I am very greatful for what I get but every penny goes to fuel,mortgage,gas,child support. I have 200 dollars left at the end of each month.Who do we need to contact to get this 25% bill moving?...

Comment by Gary (September 28, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

700 billion bailout, 25 billion automakers, 0 Disabled Veterans 9/27/2008. What a shame....

Comment by C:hief (September 26, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Seems like I recall free medical care for life.....what BS. Hey Alan, is somebody wiping your butt? If not, you're getting too much. Screw the stinkin' congress... pain is not gain or I'd be a stinkin' millionaire!! What's 2.0% of 700 Billion???? Welcome to the real world of fascist goobermnt!!!...

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Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/24/2008: Signed by President.

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Status as of September 24, 2008

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/24/2008: Signed by President.

Comment by zx-user (September 19, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The CPI for July was 6.4% and Cola's are usually tied to that. Aug and Sept have to be analyzied to see what it was for those months. We WILL know mid October. Some say it will be 2.8% I don't know where they come up with their numbers (Fuzzy math)sound familiar? 1987 they gave and 8.7% increase. Don't even remember it, but it happened! Stay tuned, ears to the ground. Wait till MID October.......

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Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/16/2008: Presented to President.

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Status as of September 16, 2008

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/16/2008: Presented to President.

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Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/10/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 579).

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