Seems Vets are last on the list again. The $250.00 Stimulus Package promised Vets that are receiving V.A. Compensation or Pension that they would get a $250.00 check "sometime in June". WTF is that all about? Everyone else getting the money, *Social Security, Retired Railroad Workers*, got theirs in May, and now Vets have to wait...and wait...and wait....to see if they're even going to be acknowledged. Figures...they just release a press release, 2 months ago and then it's forgotten...
If you're a Veteran receiving compensation or pension and haven't gotten your $250.00 Stimulus Payment yet, drop me a line or 2 and let me know, or...if you have gotten it, let me know that too, thanks.
Seems Vets are always the last to get anything they are promised by the Government nowadays. Makes me sick to even read any news about anything the Government "tries" to do for Vets. Our V.A. Healthcare sucks. They're trying to put a bandaid on that now, but it won't hold for long....
Now this Stimulus Package thing. Vets get it? Yes. When? After everyone else.... Figures.
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"Savor the fruit of life my young friends, it has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine, but don't live too long, the taste turns bitter after a time." - Kor, Dahar Master, son of Rynar
I just got a notice from my VA Regional Office (in Milwaukee due to a family member working at the Chicago Regional Office at the time of my claim) that stated that I should be receiving the 250 bucks sometime this month with some contact information if it hasn't arrived by July 10th. That's all I know, and yes, it does appear that we were put on the bottom of the barrel.
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Glock21 Op/Ed
Thanks for the response, Glock. So...I guess we wait...I'll post if I hear anything else, and if/when you get your check, could you post when you get it? Much appreciated.
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"Savor the fruit of life my young friends, it has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine, but don't live too long, the taste turns bitter after a time." - Kor, Dahar Master, son of Rynar
My husband got the same info out of the chicago office that it would not be sent at same time as his small benifits payment but should recieve it by july 10th. if not notify them. Gees with the economy we need it desperatly. and ummmmmmm you vets put your life on the line for freedom. it Urks me because I know people on SSI who been to lazy to work. except work the system recieved theirs two weeks ago. will let you know if we hear any different.
My husband got the same info out of the chicago office that it would not be sent at same time as his small benifits payment but should recieve it by july 10th. if not notify them. Gees with the economy we need it desperatly. and ummmmmmm you vets put your life on the line for freedom. it Urks me because I know people on SSI who been to lazy to work. except work the system recieved theirs two weeks ago. will let you know if we hear any different.
I am expecting the $250 also, but haven't seem it yet. I think it really rude to just tell us "sometime" in June. "Sometime" doesn't work for vets. SSI people knew what day to expect it.
Yeah, we put our lives on the line in the service of our country, and get kicked to the bottom of the list....it was probably an after-thought that we even get it anyway...I guess they figured the politcal fall-out for not giving it to us would have been tremendous, so they added us in, but ain't gonna tell us when...
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"Savor the fruit of life my young friends, it has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine, but don't live too long, the taste turns bitter after a time." - Kor, Dahar Master, son of Rynar
I also received the same letter from the VA. It seems to me that they should have published some kind of schedule as to how the payments would be released (perhaps similar to the way Social Security handled their payments). It's very unsettling to be told you will receive a check sometime withinn the next 40 days or so. With the economy in it's current state, many of us already know how we intend to use this benefit. So, if your like me, all you can do is check your bank account every day to see if the deposit has been made. Many banks probably already noticed the increased internet traffic. Good luck to all!
Well first im glad i found this site , as i was searching for some kind of published timeline ...dont know what i was thinking. I called last month just to ask about timeline they told me to call back by june 1st if i did not receive. So I called again knowing full well that was a crock they told me that if i didnt receive by july 10th to call back, so i asked why i was told that same thing last month ...no answer ..I was told that they have started to pay out , but thats it no timeline , nor how they went about it.
i am a combat veteran with 30% perm. disability since i don't receive my disability pay from the va i don't qualify i guess i should of taken the va pay and lose money that way i would receive the stimulus payment they sure no how to take care of the vets i for got one thing i am also rated 30% by the va
I too am still waiting on mine. I figure COngress is probably researching political alliances of the vets and any who do not agree with them will have to wait longer. HAHA!! I agree with all the comments posted so far. We VETS are always the last to get "helped". Who cares that we volunteered for duty and was injured. Who cares that we are the ones to defend all the fundamental rights they so love. Well for one I do. But hey, if the stimulus shows then great, I can use it to buy some things I need/want, if not then hey no big deal, life goes on the way it always has.
Well I read somewhere they are depositing/sending them the 10th of June then i read some where they are depositing/sending them the 15th of June I sure could use the money now as im sure the rest of you can to
The letter said first week of June not 2nd 3rd or 4th week or when ever
Has anyone come across this or know anything new?
"Has anyone come across this or know anything new?"
Just the usual rumors... nothing official beyond the letters that say sometime in June... and bug us July 10th if you still didn't get it. Everything more specific I haven't seen a source for other than a friend of a friend who knows a guy type stuff.
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Here’s the pdf for the Department of Treasury American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Agency Plan.
On page 8 it says that the Veterans Affairs payments are going out June 9th. We shall see I guess.
http://www.treas.gov/recovery/docs/ARRA%20Agency%20Plan%2005_15_2009%20Department%20of%20the%20Treasury.pdf
Thanks, Missy. Hopefully the "planned completion date" goes as planned.
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Hi,
Didn't get mine today, did anyone else?
Still waiting for my check. Am presently unemployed and can really use it. Come on VA, get your head out of your butts and do what you promised!!!
Nope didnt figure we would
i still havent got my stimulus payment yet, as always we are the last ones to even get anything. all the illegals and drunks, and bums get theirs first. its not much money at all, in fact, if i was the us government i would be a damn shame to even give out a miniscule amount like that, good for a tank of gas and a night at pizza inn, how thoughtful of our great country. lol oh well, if and when i get my penny any cheap stimulus check, i will post it here, god bless you other vets out there!
Hi, I just checked and still, not there. Has anyone received theirs today? I figured we would get them on June 1st? Watch them send them the very last day of the month just to be in June. Oh well, I'll just be happy to check my bank one day and actually see it there. Right now, it seems like a fairy tale sort of thing. I hope someone, if anyone gets theirs will post and let us know. Thanks.
Still waiting for my check.
We just checked are bank no check today with no depending deposits
Still haven't gotten mine either, still waiting for the V.A. and treasury to get their act together....
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"Savor the fruit of life my young friends, it has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine, but don't live too long, the taste turns bitter after a time." - Kor, Dahar Master, son of Rynar
I as well recieved written notification on June 1st, that I will be recieving the veterans stimulus payment. I have yet to smell the green of the money as of 9June09. Veterans to the back of the bus, once again! On the other hand just to show how messed up VA is they denied my increase of disability payment, but the Federal government declared me 100% disabled and is giving me FDIC payments from SSI, go figure VA?
Yeesh.
If any of you would like to talk to a News-Gazette reporter about this, feel free to call 351-5203
Paul, what's your area code...nevermind, I checked the papers website, got the area code + number, it's 217 area code, if anyone else wants to call and add input...thanks
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"Savor the fruit of life my young friends, it has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine, but don't live too long, the taste turns bitter after a time." - Kor, Dahar Master, son of Rynar
I was told if we didnt have our check by the 9th of june we wouldnt be getting it until the end of the month
are they freaking serious?
Nothing in the direct deposit from my last on-line check a few minutes ago. So perhaps things didn't go as planned per the plan linked above from the treasury website for June 9th. If it pops up overnight and vets start getting their checks post marked from today in the mail in the next few days I suppose I'll have to eat my hat, but otherwise it appears the only concrete date is still July 10th but they're shooting for sometime in June (sometime supposedly was to be today, so I'm not going to hold my breath).
Haven't seen anything new in the news or the gov't websites about it (va, treasury, irs, or recovery.gov) nothing left now but rumors, speculation, and a "call us if we totally forget about you" backup plan notice in the mail.
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You know what...I feel like us Veteran's are on a sinking ship, being treated like steerage passengers...the boats sinking, we're trapped below deck, stewards are coming by when we call out and they say everything is OK, yet we're left wondering wtf is going on cause we KNOW something isn't right and all the while, everyone else has already gotten off the ship...
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"Savor the fruit of life my young friends, it has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine, but don't live too long, the taste turns bitter after a time." - Kor, Dahar Master, son of Rynar
I called the VA today as I have not recived my letter saying I am eligible for the stimulas payment. They informed me my money would be here by the 10 th July and I should recive my letter in 4-6 weeks now why bother sending me the letter after the money as always the VA is a day late and dollar short.
As of 1 am June 10th it's not in my bank - too bad cuz I already spent half - DOH!
Hopefully it comes soon.
Has anyone detected a slowdown of procedures at the VA Hospitals? My cancer is growing and surgery still not scheduled. I'm trying some things myself : www.youtube.com/fredfranken
but it'd be nice to have a pro do it (or one of the students even;)
I also am not getting the usual responsiveness from my PCP, so I just started wondering if they've been told to cool their jets.
Thanks!
Kelly
Well, I checked our bank account on 6/10 and no deposit. I wonder why the VA can't give a definitive date for disbursement. My husband is 10% disabled but we both work, so it's just a matter of waiting for us. My concerns are with the veterans that cannot work and could really put this money to good use (like food, transportation, etc!) It's almost like having a carrot dangled in front of your nose. Hopefully, the VA will get their act together and get this much needed and deserved money to those that have helped to preserve our freedoms that many so often take for granted. Thanks to all of you for your service and sacrifices.
As 8:01 am it's not deposit yet.
This is the answer I receive today from VA:
We regret that we don't have an exact date as to when you will receive your payment. If you haven't received it by July 10, 2009 please contact us.
I did not receive mine yet either. I read in another site them being sent by birthday starting the 10th. If so, maybe deposited that night? I know we all can use it. Good luck.
Vernon,
What web site stated "sent by birthday starting the 10th"?
Don't listen to Vernon... that is completely false. I would like to see that site also.
Just got off the phone with the regional office in philadelphia. No surprise they don't even give you a human to talk to. You get a message....your payments will be issued by the end of june. I would like to know why the people that collect ssi get their money on time and we have to get jerked around. As usual the vets get pushed to the back. Nothing new I guess...
My husband has been told he has had muscle strain by the military then by the v.a. ...well guess what he has arthritis in his back, knees and hips..shocking..but they still jerk him around. I know people that collect ss.i. with far less wrong with them. I guess being a rapist and not being able to handle what you did is worth disability just not someone that served your country.
Still waiting for mine too. I wonder if there is anybody that can get the V.A. to DO what the ARRA Plan says or if the "Plan" is just a suggestion that can be interpreted any way the various agencies want to interpret it. If every agency did that, NOTHING would get done on time and there'd be hell to pay....Why is it the V.A. can get away with holding a carrot out to vets, then not deliver. *Thinks about calling the Office of The President* lol
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"Savor the fruit of life my young friends, it has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine, but don't live too long, the taste turns bitter after a time." - Kor, Dahar Master, son of Rynar
I just got off of the phone with the VA. The letter they sent me said 10 June, and now they're telling me between middle of June to the 10th of July >.>
From the ARRA as enacted:
(5) Timing and manner of payments.—
Since the bill was enacted on February 17th... my rough figuring puts that deadline about a week from today per the law itself. The fuzzy bit is that the deadline is to "commence" not to "complete" and this deadline section applies to Social Security and Railroad benefits folks as well... which means the payments, at least in general, have commenced though are obviously not completed yet. To have standing in the courts one would probably have to argue injury after the 120 days are up, and then it looks to be a crap shoot whether one could convince the judge that "commence" should be read as "complete" or at least the initial attempt completed, minus factors for reissuing checks sent to old addresses, typos, screwups, etc.
Otherwise the only hard and fast deadline for the payments seems to be in the next section, December 31, 2010... but the intent of Congress, and especially the public statements of the President in support of the bill, seemed to strongly suggest that they wanted the bills measures to go into effect in the next few months to reinvigorate the economy, so there might be a good argument from intent there, even if they might eventually win on a technicality.
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been watching been waiting, checking the account every five minutes, called the office, same vague answer, just glad to know I not the only one freaking out waiting for money with a dead car battery and empty cupboards. How do we band together on this? the anxiety this has produced in me and so many others needs to be directly informed to the VA and the public with situational variables like social security getting theirs first. I can hear people telling me to stop whining but this pisses me off, Its just like waiting for your claim to go through, is there some formula to see how much stress people can handle before they get there benefits. to anyone who thinks I should just be grateful I have what I have, I am, but I've been programmed to live in this soceity, playing by the rules set out by this government, held to standards of honor and morals, I've put all my eggs in the basket of the USA and now I need help thats available to be given, a answer, when...when... when
I'm a veteran, but not on disability or retired...my husband is on disabilty and got the letter, but I didn't get anything. Is this just for veterans on some sort of retirement/disabilty pension?
"Is this just for veterans on some sort of retirement/disabilty pension?"
Yes. A few other groups unrelated to being a veteran are also covered though.
Good news i guess, i just checked my checking account a few minutes ago and my 250 stimulus had been credited to my account, i checked this morning and there was nothing in there, but its showing now, i called the bank and ask them when it came in, and they said this morning, but they didnt credit it to the afternoon, well anyway its already spent, have a good day!
OMG seriously? I was hoping to check my bank and see mine but nothing congrats anyway
Sorry I did not see your email earlier. I went on Google and found a site so I am not sure which one it was but I did not make it up. Sorry
I haven't seen mine either, so I don't know if they are piece-mealing the dispersments to just a few or if they missed a WHOLE BUNCH of Vets....wouldn't suprise me in the least as far as the V.A. is concerned...
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"Savor the fruit of life my young friends, it has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine, but don't live too long, the taste turns bitter after a time." - Kor, Dahar Master, son of Rynar
the thing i saw about checks going by birthdays was for ss ssi ssd people and I dont even know if that was really true
so far theres been one vet that has said have gotten their check i asked some of the vets if they got theirs and they all said no
My friend got his 1st of June, I haven't gotten anything! I'll take the money but think it's stupid, guess I'll devided it between my grandkids so the can pay for the train wreck headed their way! Have a son just back from Iraq and a grandson there now, just wonder how they will be treated?
As of 5 am est 6/11, I have yet to see payment also. I am a vet, and got my letter 5/26 saying the typical wait and call us july 10th if you have not received it.
I as a female vet receive lousy med care, big surprise there and have not received my check either always don't call me I will call u attitude
In WA, still no stimulus check posted. I am thinking it will be exleast 1 year to date from last stimulus, not a day before. Many different received dates then too.
I also recieved the letter that I would be recieving the stimulus. I checked my account today and yesterday...NO deposit showing....Im not suprised if you owe uncle sam money you better pay up ASAP when they owe you money they take their sweet time. Guess I will just wait and see!
I received a letter over a week ago and, as of today, have yet to see any deposit.
just found this site. i feel better knowing I am not the only one. Has anyone took the advice of talking to the media? I am not sure if anything would change but its time for the government to quit screwing us around and let the public know we vets are last once again
My letter from the VA was dated 5/20/2009, and as of now still no stimulus. It also stated to contact them if no payment is received by 7/10/09. Hurry up and wait, I guess.
Just typical VA bull.......Should not suprise anyone whatsoever!!!!
Another female disabled vet here in NY. No one in my circle has gotten theirs either. I'm the only one who even got the standard form letter.
Free money is good money, if July 10th comes and goes, then I'll rattle some cages.
Former ET1USN
no nenom not by birthday my husbands b-day is jan 9th and he is still waiting hun as again a myth
My birthday was May 3rd so do I wait until 2010? LOL
I received the same letter dated 5/26. As of Today I have still yet to receive my payment. Seems like our president isn't doing as good as everyone expected he would. We shouldn't have to wait until everyone else gets theirs.
My husband got the same letter as the rest of you. Still no payment in the bank yet. We sure could use it, planning a trip next week....I bet if we were living in Section 8 housing, on food stamps, and SSI, we would have our checks already.
oh dear god, someone send me something to get away from here for even for a couple of hours. i can't even promise it to bills. $7 p.h. 10hs a wk. 10% va dis. 9yr old son, broke down washer and dryer 2 down cars, registration due on them cuz estranged husbands b-day is june. I'm F.U.B.A.R
My letter said June 10...but really, this is money I was not expecting until I got the letter and I wouldn't (and you shouldn't) depend on "surprise" money to be part of your budget. Instead of wasting more money on sending us letters...because you know it takes millions to send all those out, they should have just deposited the checks whenever they got to it and then when you suddenly have extra money, you can call to inquire if you'd like. Or if you're one of those getting paper checks, the letter could be included. The bank will show it's a VA deposit.. but if you kept up with the news you should already know why you got it. I'll never understand why people EXPECT things that are being given to them. We would have all been in the same boat if this stimulus was never even taking place. If you are DEPENDING on money that wouldn't normally come to you, then it sounds like you've got more important things to worry about...
Called the VA June 10th....they said they had a window of 30 days to get the checks out and if you do not receive it by July 10th call them.
I called yesterday (6/10) about this stimulus and the rep told me that they won't even start sending them out until the middle of June - and she sounded a bit exasperated I even asked since the letter said to call after July 10th if you haven't received it. I am in Washington state by the way.
So I guess the "some time in June, maybe the 1st of July, but maybe by the 10th of July, by which if you haven't received it, call us and we'll put you on hold" is supposed to work for us ...great....
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"Savor the fruit of life my young friends, it has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine, but don't live too long, the taste turns bitter after a time." - Kor, Dahar Master, son of Rynar
Well, if they are supposed to start coming the middle of the month, that's monday... And most banks deposit saturday at midnight for monday.... Since most banks don't process on sunday nite/ monday morning.... But, some of those prepaid debit cards people use to receive their benefits- those establishments usually deposit as soon as they get money.... Thus allowing some folks to get their deposits 2-3 days ahead of those who have a traditional bank.....
So, I would think if they were depositing the 15th... Some of these folks with the prepaid debit cards would be seeing their money.... So I'm a little on the side of it won't be monday...
And realistic- shut your pie hole. Not everyone is getting by in todays economy.... Most barely are making ends meet . If people use their free will to rely and budget on this money- then so be it. They are all adults who are aware of the decisions they make... We certainly don't need someone like you to try to tell us what we should and should not do...
Realistic.. I really resent your remark. When you live on less money then is going out every month, then YES, we are budgeting this 250 into our bills. Don't you sit there and judge anyone elses life unless you know all the circumstances. Thank you very much.
Lynn, you should stay calm. I understand how you feel. I also am wating for the 250.00. However, you and I don't have any choice but to wait on the money. Realistic was basically saying the same thing, however, his/her wording was a little different, that's all. Anyway, I pray that while you are waiting for the stimulus, an even larger amount of money will be in your hands. Until then, you be bless.
recovery.gov website says june 30th
Sorry to offend anyone and I know it sucks that the economy is the way it is. I'm struggling too but my point was that while it's great that we are getting some extra income, it can be dangerous to depend on funds that you do not already have. (speaking from experience) At first I was thinking like most..where is my check so I can include in my budgeting, but I'm not going to be upset with the gov or VA, or whoever is responsible for getting the payments out...I'm just patiently waiting for my turn. I see nothing wrong with calling for updates but I just think they could put out a public announcement, maybe estimate the latest possible date, so we don't have our hopes set on anything. And having worked in customer service, I'm quite sure the people answering the calls are getting flack and attitude from some of us, while they're job is merely to take your call and answer questions, not send out your check. I apologize to those who were offended...I'm just looking at this from all sides. I sincerely hope everyone who is depending on the extra income, gets it soon.
just a general comment:
if the check was 50, would 50 bucks help? or would we still be complaining--- that it's not enough.
check this out http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-03-07-rebate-letters_N.htm
.................and that was for the initial IRS stimulus LAST YEAR, before the VA was considered to get a chunk. i should get more for having direct deposit lol
recovery.gov website says june 30th
If that is the 'completion' date, and the payments are broken up, then recipients may recieve payment anytime between now and then (or after).
I can definately use the extra money - times are hard, but everyone keep your heads up.
Im glad that you are able to pay your bills realistic, but the truth is that some of us are disabled to the point that we cant get employment, are behind on bills, and are wondering how we are going to eat next, and still fighting the VA to get benefits to match our injury. its not that we are factoring the check into our budgets, its that we need the checks to survive. Im glad your situation is better than some or ours, but please shut up about your morale lectures. I don't consider disability extra income, I consider it compensation for us getting injured defending this country and no longer being able to function normally because of it. The fact is, they sent these letters out promising payments, and they know most of us cannot make ends meet, so it is reasonable for us to expect our checks and be upset when they are not here when others are getting theirs.
disability isn't extra income but the stimulus is. and i want mine yesterday
Has anyone verified this june 30th date mentioned above?
This is what I got off recovery.gov site:
Program Purpose
Veterans Benefits Administration support includes administrative and information technology costs associated with one-time $250 economic recovery payments to eligible Veterans, their survivors, and dependents. These payments will help mitigate the effects of the current economy.
Public Benefits
The expected public benefit is enhancement of the socioeconomic well-being of Veterans, and thereby the Nation and local communities, through Veterans benefits.
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Measures
The Measures have been revised to enrich the performance metrics for Recovery targets. In some instances, targets will not be available until additional baseline data has been collected.
Measure Target/Actual 2009 2010 2011 2012 Percent of eligible payees (Veterans, survivors, and other eligible beneficiaries) that were issued payments.Term : Monthly
Type : Output
Explanation : This measure will track the number of veterans and survivors receiving the $250 stimulus checks disbursed to veterans by VA as a result of ARRA funding.
Unit : #0/0---
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Schedule and Milestones
VA will complete IT modifications and will issue the one-time $250 payments in June 2009, which will be followed by auditing and risk assessment for improper payments. Administrative activities may continue to resolve any returned or disputed payments as quickly as possible with all activity completed by December 2010.
MilestoneCompletion DateComplete IT modifications necessary to disburse payments.2009-06-09Complete economic recovery payments to all recipients designated for payment by VA.2009-06-30Complete any additional administrative follow-up.2010-12-31
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Projects and Activities
Kinds and Scope of Program Activities
In addition to disbursing the payments, VA will conduct necessary administrative activities. Prior to payments going out, VA will issue letters advising beneficiaries of the impending one-time $250 payments. VA will also modify existing information technology systems to accommodate the new Treasury account established to hold funds for the payments. A matching process will be conducted with other paying agencies to identify recipients to be paid by VA specifically. In the event of returned or disputed payments, or if a beneficiary does not receive a payment, VA will take the appropriate action to ensure proper payments are issued. VA will be performing a full risk assessment for improper payment reporting in this year’s Performance and Accountability Report.
For payments themselves, eligible beneficiaries will be paid a one-time $250 stimulus payment. They will receive their payments the same way they receive their monthly VA benefits (either by direct deposit or mail). VA will inform beneficiaries and the public when releasing the payments. VA beneficiaries who also receive benefits from the Social Security Administration or Railroad Retirement Board will be paid through those agencies and will therefore not receive the payment from VA.
After the payments are made, there will be an audit performed to ensure proper payment in the event there are any returned payments or beneficiaries that did not receive a payment. VA will be performing a full risk assessment for improper payment reporting in this year’s Performance and Accountability Report.
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Review Process
After the one-time $250 payments are made in June, there will be an audit performed to ensure proper payment in the event there are any returned payments or beneficiaries that did not receive a payment. VA will be performing a full risk assessment for improper payment reporting in this year’s Performance and Accountability Report. VBA is tracking the administrative costs incurred with the administration of the one-time payments.
It is very sad so many are stressing out about receiving an extra $250. Be honest with yourself $250 will not be life changing. Sure I could use the “extra” money. I am a single mom going to school full time with little money, and yes I am a disabled veteran. I am not always happy with the VA. I was recently told that an ultrasound I very much need cannot be done until the end of July.
I guess what I would like to say is I am tired of people of expecting the government to bail them out of their troubles. I am NOT referring to monthly benefits. Disable veterans should continue to move forward with pride to improve their lives and stopping whining. We chose to enlist.
"...The next payments will be in late May to recipients of RRB benefits, and in June to recipients of Veterans Compensation and Pension benefits. If you have not received your payment by the end of July, you should call your paying agency to file a non-receipt claim. Benefit recipients should be aware that if they are eligible for more than one government benefit, they will only receive one $250 Economic Recovery payment."
from: http://www.fms.treas.gov/news/press/economic-recovery-payment.html
Actually, 250 can be life changing for many. It could mean the difference of having electric or not, eating dinner the last week of the month or not, gas to get to the doctors. There are many reasons it could be life changing.
I spoke to the VA this morning and was told by the operator and supervisor that the payments will begin on Monday so leave to the VA not to know the story.
To all of you veterans, I want to say thank you for your service to our country. I am saddened to read about the difficult economic situations so many of you are facing, and hope that things improve for you very soon. You deserve far more than a $250 check.
It appears I have lost the letter with the contact number to notify in the event the check does not get deposited in my account. Can anyone provide that number, please? thx
1-800-827-1000
Well, I had hoped that there would be some "official" information posted, but I guess they just want us to keep digging up whatever info we can get from whatever sources are out there. So if I am correctly assuming here, We will get the checks sometime between this coming Monday and 12-31-2010. That narrows it down a bit... =/
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As of June 13, no letter, no money.
Yeah I'm at 60% disability trying to survive on my own. I could sure use that money right now. It took years just to get my rating in the first place and now more waiting :(
I too have yet to receive a deposit or an alert of a pending deposit so I know it will not be there Monday.
But to all of you very insensitive people out there, my husband and I both are disabled Vets and while my husband is still capable of working under the care of a Physician everyone is not as blessed. I was a Combat Medic in the Army for 5 years before I was injured and I can speak first hand that America is not prepared to deal with the numerous disabled Veterans that will return from this war! Advances in technology and medical care are allowing people to live today that would not have had a chance in previous wars but they are returning with horrific injuries requiring millions of dollars in medical care and financial assistance that the VA has not prepared itself to give. So before some of you are so quick to judge be glad that this 250.00 is considered extra in your budget and you don’t have a crippling disability that prevents you from working. And just as someone said previously 250.00 can be the difference between feeding your family, and sitting in the dark. I am a firm believer that God may not always come when you call but he is always on time so this money may be meant as a life saver for many.
So while yes, we all volunteered to go we did so based on the fact that if you are disabled in the line of duty that as a token of their gratitude your country would take care of you, and I personally think America is not holding up its end of the bargain.
It's interesting how everyone keeps using the term "volunteer" when in fact there are still many vets out there that served in Vietnam because they were drafted. I mean, seriously, these guys are only in their 60s and 70s and we already forgot about them! I think if you are going to base your argument on the fact that the military is a volunteer one you should remember your history first.
Anyway, whether you are doing well financially or not and whether you volunteered or were drafted, the bottom line is that vets served their country and should be treated with dignity and respect. Giving them a timeline as to when to expect money they are told they are being given is not too much to ask.
From what I understood on most other sites they are predicting Monday June 15th as the payout date. I called my bank this morning and was told there was nothing pending BUT that 50% of the time those types of deposits don't show up as pending, the money just shows up in the account. We shall see I guess and if it's Monday or today that would be awesome, and if it's July 10th then I am going to b*tch about it simply for the fact that I don't think it's right that they keep veterans hanging like that!
Amen!!! You hit it on the nail.... Hanging!!!!!!
I agree with everything said above, however... I would just like to point out, if you've read the reports and plans frot he VA's controbution, they are going futher then just sending $250 payments. They are using huge amounts of their recovery budget to aid hospitals, fix up the veteran cemetaries, as well as make a catch up the pending disability claims that so many of you are waiting on.
I do agree wholeheartedly veterans should not have been put at the bottom of the list for the payments, but you have to take into consideration how much more work the VA is trying to accomplish then just making payments. And while yes, some of your payments are the difference between eating and having electricity for the month, etc., it might not be *as* crucial as a veteran in the hospital clinging to life and are lucky to have the VA giving money to help pay their medical bill so they can last another day.
We're all clinging to life one way or another. Some mentally, some physically. While I am both compassionate and grateful for each and every person that ever served, you can't neglect anyone.
As am I. My husband served in Iraq and is on 60% disability at the age of 25. And I am not saying neglect anyone, simply the VA CANNOT possibly get everyones payments out at once and help everyone they intend to all at the same time! It's impossible so by logical reasoning while everyone needs their payments... if you're in a hospital hooked up to machines and life support because of your bravery and dedication this country, I think they owe you *SLIGHTLY* more then those veterans who are able to be in the comforts of their own home, working or not, living as normal of a life as possible. Please, no one missunderstand me.
Just fyi- your traditional banks will not process deposits again till monday nite- tuesday morning.
Can you define traditional? I am with a credit union and I have had deposits go through on saturday and sunday afternoons. The regular VA deposit that we got this month, the usual 1st of the month deposit we always get, was deposited on a saturday afternoon because the 1st was a Monday.
Veronica- traditional banks- credit unions, walk in branch banks .... The non traditional would be the prepaid debit card banks such as skylight financial.... Last week, my va check go in saturday am- about 2am.... This is because traditional banks do not process data saturday or sunday nites....and the first was monday- and the banks don't deposit saturday or sunday - which is why you see monies saturday .... BUT.with the prepaid cards... They are at an advantage, as these type of institutions will release funds as soon as they receive them. So some will see these payments first- alerting us when we could probally expect them... Same thing happened with ss payments.....unlike a traditional bank which holds funds until the exact day- the first of the month.. The funds are there at the bank the 26th of every month... The bank just does not release them till the 1st....
(I've got this calculated to an exact sience...) Hope this helps.
Ahhh, got it :-) Thank you for explaining that!
Question - I got my letter from VA on 5/26 stating I would be getting the 250. 00 payment and to call after 7/10 if I have not received it.
I am a female disabled vet on 60% disability - and have been since 2003. BUT, I also took advantage of the vocational rehab VA offers, landed myself a bachelors degree, ( Thank you to VA for my education, without you, I would have never be where i am today) and a job.
I have been employed for 5 years now. Will I still get the stimuli payment even if I have a job?
I don't believe so. I think if you are working, they give you a little more weekly.
^^Yes, you will still get the stimulus money. If you were ineligible, you would not receive the letter. Thank You for your service too.
Just wanted to let everyone know - Just for grins , I tried to call the 1-800-827-1000 telephone # today - (Sunday) .
I selected option 1 to verify the status of my disability and or survivor payment, punched in my SS# , and it tells me that records cant be processed right now to verify that information.....
Maybe something is in the works......
Well, the letters are standard. They will sift later to see who wasn't eligible. Also, you can't get the 250 from the VA and get the tax break in your paycheck. That is double dipping and you will have to pay one or the other back.
Still have not received my payment and am hoping that I will tomorrow. I will post back when or if I do get it. I did receive the letter stating that I am eligable.
Yes you will. All you need to have been receiving disablity from the va. weather you work or am 10% or 100% disabled has no factor.
They are two separate entities...you can receive the VA recovery one-time payment and receive the tax break in your paycheck.....if your lucky enough to be able to work as a disabled veteran.
Yes this was my understanding as well
I work and I am getting the $250. It is a stimulus for disabled veterans, it does not specify it is only for disabled veterans who cannot work.
The VA and my accountant both have said that even though my husband is a working veteran he is still entitled to both regardless if he works this 250.00 is non-taxable income and is given to veterans regardless if they work. In my eyes I see it this way if you are a non-working Veteran with a spouse that works and is receiving the $800 tax break then you should consider that double dipping too because you are getting both tax breaks. As far as I am concerned weather or not my husband works doesn't matter the amount he makes from the VA isn't close to compensating for the amount of money he loses in the work force do the injuries he received in the military. I respect anyone who served the country and were injured doing so but everyone is entilted to be treated equally regardless if they are able to work or not.
If the VA sent you the letter regarding the stimulus payment, then you're going to get the payment whenever they get around to it. Whether a disabled veteran is gainfully employed or not has no bearing on whether they receive the stimulus payment. There is nothing in the letter regarding employment. It's just an unexpected $250 that will help out during these rough economic times. My husband is 10% disabled. Fortunately, he has been able to maintain full time employment over the last 30 years. I also work full time, so I guess we're "triple dipping" since we receive the tax breaks in our weekly paychecks and the "free" $250. I haven't seen a significant change in our "take home" pay. $13 a week will buy 4 gallons of gas, so it's better than nothing. We have no control over tax breaks, stimulus checks, etc. Everyone's situation is different. I am thankful that we are both able to work and have good health. Others are not as fortunate and I DO keep those in greater need in my thoughts every day. Let's hope that the payments start appearing in bank accounts starting tomorrow (15th). Again, thank you to all who have served and sacrificed so that we may enjoy our freedom.
My husband is rated at 20%..we got the letter just like everyone else on the 26th of May and has yet to see anything...Hopefully they get the ball rolling and get those in the bank accounts soon!!
As of today I have not received my stimulus payment. I have only seen one person post that they received theirs. Has anyone else received as of today?
I saw on the US treasury web site a time line for ditribution of checks and YES...We are the last to get the 250.00
Here is the time line for check distribution from the US Treasury:
Delivery Schedule
Milestone
Expected Completion Date
1. Press Kits: Create. Review, Coordinate and Issue Press Releases
First week of May
2. Disburse first SSA payments to payees
5/07/2009
3. Disburse SSI payments to payees
05/18/2009
4. Disburse last SSA payments to payees
05/28/2009
5. Disburse RRB payments to payees
05/28/2009
6. Disburse VA payments to payees
06/30/2009
7. Disburse "Catch-up" Payments
12/31/2010
Thanks Army Vet. That information does seem accurate, so I guess we wait and see if we get the payments by the end of this month...
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Is the 30th the day we should expect the payments, or the completion of va payments to be sent out?
Should happen fast...This has been in the works for months...and i would bet the VA does not want 5.6 million telephone calls and letters...!!!
I haven't received my "stimulus" deposit either. I received the letter from the VA stating that payment would be sent out a few days after regular pay. Then I read numerous other blogs and message boards in which people said they spoke to someone at the VA and was told funds would be dispersed June 10 then June 15, both dates have now proved incorrect. I guess it's more hurry up and wait per usual with the govt. Seems like the VA would want to go ahead and get people their money, and avoid having a flood of angry vets jamming the phone lines? It's funny how vets are the first ones they call to get someone's ass out of a jam, but the last in line when it comes to any type of acknowledgement or benefits.
I Still have not received my payment and was hoping that I would. It seems that noone has yet to reveive it. Can it be that the va is using our money for other purposes and don't plan to pay up till the last minute? on the bottom of the letter I received it says for more information please visit www.va.gov but ther really isn't any info there at all. seems to me that to avoid a billion calls from angry vets that they would post a timeline or something to let us know when the money would be sent out very much like last years federal stimulus package. I'm starting to think that the va doesnt even know when they are going to send the money out.
Nope. Nothing to see here, either.
CAS
Well, my bank is open, and several transactions have occured, and still not a direct deposit from the VA. I wonder how their phone lines are handling all the pissed off vets calling! LOL
IP
I think we have long since gotten the point. Some veterans have not received the $250 stimulus check that Congress promised. Isn't the story told enough?
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NO Keith it apears that NO vet has received their money.
I was sure hoping to get on and see others had gotten their checks and I looked and saw i hadnt either
I saw somewhere the money was also to go to the va to hire new claim processors Id like to know where they find these people because i got a letter stating they are processing my claim for benefits for two claims I am already receiving compensastion for and one was an intial claim that got changed from one disorder to another disorder but has the first original disorder labled
All I am hoping is they are looking to increase and not wasted my time to go to drs and then come back oh sorry we already processed this
so not only are they not paying us they are hiring idiots that cant read a file. soo hmmm what does that mean for our checks?
"I think we have long since gotten the point. Some veterans have not received the $250 stimulus check that Congress promised. Isn't the story told enough?"
Perhaps. What do you want me to do about it? If you don't like reading their comments, the easiest way to avoid the thread is to not click on it.
We are still waiting for my hubby's VA stimulus money. I checked our bank account this morning and nothing. He has been laid off work and we really need it! I was really hoping it would be today!
called today regional is saying starting this week to june 30th release date any one hear the same
I'm Guessing that since no one has received the payment yet the VA is going to send them out all at once on the 30th of June. Really need the money now but I'm sure I will need it just as bad on the 30th.
yea I called. I didn't talk to anyone but listened to the message at the beginning of the menu which said that payment will be sent out by the 30th of june. I think what they meant was ON the 30th of june
The only way the June 30th payout makes sence is if the VA is going to add it to your normal penison otherwise I do not see how they could manage to send out all the pension checks and stimulus in one shot like that. It would make more since to add them together.
But according to the letter I got- the stimuli will NOT be included in monthly check.....
It would figure that they'd add another ingredient to the sauce. "We'll tell them BY the 30th of June, But SEPARATE from their normal pension and compensation. THAT should really confuse them!" - V.A.
Well, they have succeeded in confusing just about everyone who is looking for their stimulus check. And you know what the real kicker is? Probably no one at the V.A. has the slightest clue as to when the stimulus checks for vets are going to be sent out, just like the rest of us, otherwise, you'd think they'd let us know something...sad, but probably true...
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Agreed ...well get the stimuli the 30th, va the 1st...... It'll be seperated by one day.......
Disabled Iraq War Vet, still have not received the payment. Kind of crap to have to wait till the end of June. But you know we have been called terrorist and should pay for our own medical too.
Just checking to see if anyone else has gotten the payment..but I guess not!! I call and got the message at the beginning of the menu that says it will be sent out before the end of the month!! I will believe it when it hits my bank account!!
It is my understanding that the funds for the $250 stimulus have already been allocated so there should be no reason why the V.A. couldnt have started paying us on the 1st of June and it is my understanding the no vet has recieved payment yet.
Nope still waiting. It made me a little upset too to hear that ssi and everyone else had gotten theirs already. And it really upset me that so many people know how much the veterans administration sucks and nothing is being done about it.
I really wish I had not gotten the letter at all. Then it would not frustrate me so much. When you're unemployed and living on 30%, well it just adds to the anxiety.
The letter clearly states some time in June so no need to get your feathers in a ruffle before July 1st, eh??
if this is anything like when my husband passed last year and had to apply for DIC I will be in the grave with him berore they release this money.Dont get me wrong I am grateful for the money but they cut his check off no problem and then had to pull all his VA records to review them .Trust me if you owe them money they move alot faster to snatch it.Also I get DIC and my own 20% and got 2letters from the VA Ihope they dont direct deposit 2 checks and then I have to figure out what to do called the regional office numerous times and got a different anwser every time I called.
Well t is 2;25pm in calif and no money n tha bank :(
Guess we'll stand post 0' zero hours tonight for a update :((
haven't received mine either...and i really need it :/
Well its June 15th and I still have not even gotten a letter. I don't understand I work on a navy base and it seems like just the retired and disabled vets are getting the payment not the ones who got out then got disability. How is that fair.
If you are receiving disabilty then you will get it. But if your only source of income is your job, then you don't get the 250, you get more take home pay in your checks.
It is my understanding that as long as you receieved disability, pension or survivors benefits in Nov , Dec or Jan, you will get the 250
June 15th and I haven't gotten it. I'm a service-related disabled veteran rated at 50% and I received a letter telling me I was eligible. I got my VA compensation direct deposit for June and it wasn't included.
Quit your fricking whining and blaming. Most of you are acting like the $250 is going to make or break you. If you get it good for you if not what did you really lose..
I bet you work for the V.A, sounds just like something they'd say...figures they'd send some condescending prick in here who knows nothing about trying to make ends meet on the measly pentance the VA gives us for becoming disabled fighting for this country....why don't you just take a hike out of here and don't come back.
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"Savor the fruit of life my young friends, it has a sweet taste when it is fresh from the vine, but don't live too long, the taste turns bitter after a time." - Kor, Dahar Master, son of Rynar
I agree with No Cry Baby...Man up and quit your whing it is becoming of a soldier..You sound like a bunch of ghetto trash wondering why they food stamps are late..be white for christ sakes
DO THESE LETTERS MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU.....F.U.
And the thread boldy goes where most threads have gone before...
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First of all, Jason Barickman/the Champaign County Republican Central Commitee and I have made out. - Robert Dunn on 2009-05-04 @ 4:22pm
if He was'nt worry about it why is he reading all this............Must be waiting for his lump sum also lol..................he sounds.............. :-=
On June 16th, 2009 at 12:15 AM, Anonymous (not verified) said:
I agree with No Cry Baby...Man up and quit your whing it is becoming of a soldier..You sound like a bunch of ghetto trash wondering why they food stamps are late..be white for christ sakes
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WTF?? LMAO....be white?? That has absolutely got to be THE most riduculous jackass thing I have heard in a long time :-) You are a dumbass,lol.
And No Cry Baby, it seems to me that you are doing a bit of crying yourself....
You two are lame.
DO THESE LETTERS MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU.....F.U.
Typing F.U. into a Google search did not reveal anything relevant to this discussion.
"And the thread boldy goes where most threads have gone before..."
Indeedy
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WHINING is spelled WHINING..not 'whing'...
I think you MEANT 'unbecoming', but you posted 'becoming'.
You wrote, 'You sound like a bunch of ghetto trash wondering why they food stamps are late..' <<Uh, this post is indicative of a poor education...or in your case, a poor EDUMACATION. The correct way to say this sentence would be: "You sound like a bunch of ghetto trash wondering why THEIR food stamps are late." (NOT they)
The last part of your comment is just plain stupid, and makes no sense, particularly because you yourself chose to use ebonics in your sentence structure. Oh, and show respect for Jesus Christ. Christ is capitalized with a "C".
Correct language lesson over and done. Go back to reading "Dick and Jane" and have a good day, ASSHOLE.
Best grammar nazi, EVAR!
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Well I hope he's taking notes on how to hold a decent conversation with proper english. LoL
to quit whining If the welfare babby momma dramas whos the babby daddy can get there checks and food cards on time why cant the vets get there money in a timley maner?I guess the goverment is more afraid of them than us let the welfare money be 1 day late there would be a riot and who would they call in the national guard who is still waiting for there stinky 250.00.The goverment wont dare mess with the illegals eather. wether you need the money or not it was prommised and it seems like the goverment knows they can walk all over vets I guess we will always be goverment property while everyone else is free even illegals and terroist . Also whats up with the act white shit I think there are some black vets and a fare share of white babby mommas crack heads. ..
Hey "No Cry Baby"....Do the letters F.U. mean anything to you? Back at ya! If you don't like all the "whining", then don't read the posts. You probably aren't even a vet.
Veronica - are you speaking of your experiences while having lived in the ghetto? It sure sounds like it. Hope your food stamps aren't late next month. They'll probably come before our $250.
You and "no cry baby" should hook up....you're both brainless
Have a nice day!
no cry baby I have a feeling your young Im glad you dont neeed your 250.00 like a lot of other vets .When you get your money you dont need why not donate it to one of the groups that go to the hospitals to visit the sick and wounded vets Im sure they could put the money to good use.They are sometimes the only visitors the older vets get.
hey, Just checking in to see if anybody got their stimulus today? mine wasn't in my account.
have a nice day.
Called regional twice today latest up date is money started to be released yesterday however they don't know what order it is being done (ss# last name)end date of receipt is july 10th.We will see anybody hear anything else ? This is not whining this is getting what you were promised and again the vets are screwed I guess the goverment thinks we are all like cry baby and his illiterate crew we don't know June from July.
people waiting on this check, i hope your internet service is free...
"people waiting on this check, i hope your internet service is free..."
Yes, because nobody living on a budget would use the internet to offset other costs (e.g. like landline phone service) or need it for other reasons of limited mobility for access to the outside world or the VA's online health services for prescriptions and more. Just a bunch of welfare queens, those disabled vets... dern them!
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On June 16th, 2009 at 08:11 AM, Anonymous (not verified) said:
people waiting on this check, i hope your internet service is free...
This has got to be one of the RUDEST posts I've ever seen! How f'in ignorant can you be??
I just want to know if these people that are griping about the vets wanting to know about checks that was said to come to ever had that knock on the door to tell you that your soldier was killed in combat, or the soul bread winner in the family come home to say we been ordered to war and your suddenly left to raise your family on your own and hoping every phone call, knock on the door, strange car that drives by is not bad news, have they ever been wounded in war or lost a limb, have they ever seen their loved on go to war as one person and come back as another that they cant even go into a crowded store without panicing, or every loud noise makes them jump, how about never being on any type of medication then come back and have bucket loads of meds to take, have they seen that soldier wake up in the middle of the night screaming and in a cold sweat, Many left jobs to fight for this country and came back to have there jobs given to someone else or they were no longer able to function to the best of their ability and had to find something else or are still looking and then go to get some type of compensation just to support your family and to survive and you literaly have to fight, are they homeless and people walk by spitting on them and telling them to get a job as if they didnt know that. That is just a few that can be said theres plenty more
How about when terrorist came to destroy our country were they asked to go or ordered to go?
Most vets have to fight for every penny they can get and believe me not all the checks are nice and big so any money that is said to come is greatly appreciated and its not to awful to know when to expect it
Been there and agree 100%
Boy we sure do love controversy don't we? The intent of this thread was whether or not vets have received their payments wasn't it? Why can't we leave it at "no" and "last word is that checks are going out on (or by) the end of June" and then wait til July 1st to continue this unless you receive your payment, in which case we would all like to know, and will be happy for anyone who gets it? People will always differ in opinion-part of the reason we were even employed by the military to try to maintain peace, but we can't even be peaceful with each other. At any rate, I haven't gotten mine and hope it comes by the end of the month. Good luck to all.
I'm a Vet out of work now because of surgery on my service connected injury. I still have a cast on my leg from triple arthodesis fusion of the ankle and still fighting to get convalesance benefits I'm due while healing. My bills are pileing up I was hoping to get this $250 before the end of the month to help keep my crediters back untill the VA gets off there ass and makes a decsion on my convalesance claim. To any one who doesn't understand being put between a rock and a hard place I hope one day you do. It's wrong that I gave up my leg to protect this country and when I need help I become a second class citizen. Semper Fi
Thank you for your service. I hope the VA takes care of you in a timely manner. Welcome home and Semper Fi my friend.
Obama, what him do for vet man? Provide stimulus but still at the last moment, him try to frustrate and confuse. First man to war, last man to get aid. Obama him not want to give vet zero dolar originally, only when Mcain step in did vet finally get chump change. But something better than zero, generate more smoke than heat
go back to grammar school
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