PSP Questions   Question #93       I'm a spouse of a veteran.  And my question is why is there nothing for the spouses that has to go through the ptsd, ghout, pain sleep ab. We go through the same if not more day in and day out those of us that stick around get noooo help. What is there for those of us? Help from a wife of a spouse of 2 yrs of more husband served 24 yrs and some months and still is being turned down for a lot of help.   This is bull****   A1:  Talk to a VSO Veteran Service Officer, at the VFW, DAV, or American Leagion about Aid and Attendance. You can also take your husband with his denials and if it's within a year they can help.  (PW)  6/26/2016   A2:  You can attend session with your Veteran. Call the local Veterans Center or Mental Health contact. Go to PTSD.va.gov/public/where-to-go-get-help.asp I haven't visited the site. Check it out.  (FD)  6/26/2016 A3:  Go to your Husbands Therapist and ask him or her to start a group. We did that here at the Arkansas VA there is weekly group for the Veterans and a weekly group for the Spouses. Good Luck.  (JK)  6/26/2016   A4:  It's not that the VA doesn't have anything, it a matter of who can help. First choice any VA Vet Center. They have groups and counseling for spouses and children. Second choice is ant veteran organization such as the DAV, American Legion, etc.Third choice, check any community organization who work with veterans and families of veterans.  (PW)  6/26/2016   A5:  The VA offers spousal counseling.  The Vet Centers also offer a huge range of counseling services http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/  (PC)  6/26/2016 A6:  I am a spouse of a Vietnam veteran who, once got a rating of 100%, mainly for PTSD I was then entitled to health benefits.  Does your husband have a rating?  Have you checked with your local vet center? They may be of some help.  You can email me at qubella@yahoo.com I may have some resources for you.   (CL)  6/26/2016   A7:  Some of the other things that may be available is if your husband is housebound or in need of a caretaker there is a program for the caregivers.  You need to see the County Veteran Service Officer or your benefits officer at the VA.  (CKP)  7/29/2016 If you can help please respond to this question. Full name: Email address: Comments:   Question #94   Have appeal that has been sitting in Regional Office since 2013. What can I do to get it moving?   A1:  First I suggest calling the VA 1-800 number to check the status of your claim. Then I would go to my local congressman office and have them do a inquiry into your claim. Within 60 days you will hear something, good or bad. Other than that it takes an act of congress. If you are in a financial bind the only other way is a Writ of Mandemus.  (PW)  6/26/2016   A2:  If you are serious about this, you will call 1-800-827-1000 EVERY SINGLE WEEK! And ask for an update of your claim! they log everytime you call, this let's them know that you are serious about your claim.   (JK)  6/26/2016 A3:  You can send what is called an IRIS inquiry to your Regional Office about your concern. It will not move it along, but you may find out your appeal status.  (PW)  6/26/2016 A4:  If the appeal has not been certified for transmittal to the BVA (if it is a VA Form 9 appeal) or if it is for a Decision Review Officer Hearing I'd do what JK, and PW have suggested.  I'd also go to my Congressional Representative.  (CKP)  7/29/2016   If you can help please respond to this question. Full name: Email address: Comments:

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