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Q: are there any medical assistant jobs at the veterans administration hospital in dekalb county in georgia?


A: Go to the Office of Personnel Management at http://www.opm.gov They will list any gov jobs in each area. Good Luck

Q: looking for veterans administration hospital of missouri job employment?


A: Try www.usajobs.opm.gov. They list all federal jobs, regardless of location. This is the actual official website This site allows you to search by location, job type, agency, and more. Search by location or agency (Department of Veterans Affairs -- if you want the hospital side, narrow the search to Veteran Health Administration. The VA has many different departments/sides) Good luck!

Q: federal government jobs in Indiana/ veteran administration?


A: Please log on to www.federaljobsearch.com which lists federal government job openings in Indiana

Q: Why does the Bush administration hate our troops and veterans?
Bush has vowed to veto the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act, passed by the House last week. Cheney claims that "one can support the troops without giving them the tools and reinforcements they need to carry out their mission.", yet: *The bill demands that the Bush Administration must meet military standards for troop readiness. * The bill fully supports our troops and ensures they have the tools and resources they need to do the job they have been asked to do. * The legislation prohibits the deployment of troops who are not “fully mission capable” as defined by the Department of Defense – in other words, troops who are fully trained, equipped and protected. This a reaffirmation of current Department of Defense standards. So.. by vetoing the bill, the adminstration is denying the troops the resourses they need to adequately fight the war. Who are the troop haters now? Yes, I'm aware of the pork that was attached to the bill. It is reprehensible, but something that BOTH parties do all the time. But simply bleating "pork" doesn't answer the question.

A: They do not hate them, to hate you have to care. They simply view poor people (non millionaires) as resources to be used as they see fit.

Q: Phlebotomist (Medical Technician) for the Veterans Administration?
Do you think the pay and benefits are good, and what about the job in general?

A: Phlebotomist at the VA Starts at about 26-30 thousand. They train you if you have some Ed., and you won't ever be really rich, but the benefits and the security are worth a lot......

Q: I recently got a job with the Veteran's Administration and my probation is 1 year? Is that normal?


A: I work at a bank and I don't make my one year mark until November and I'm still on probabtion. I haven't received a raise or anything yet.. Sucks, I know, but yes it is normal... unfortunately

Q: Would it be consider unethical to leave a job you transferred to for another job offer?
I recently transferred to Social Security Administration, I have been there for two months, but I applied for a job at the Veterans Administration prior to that. I was offered a job at Va and was wondering would it be immoral and unethical to leave SSA when I just started.

A: No, it is not immoral or unethical. However- did you accept any relocation money to transfer to your new job? If so, sometimes the government has some restrictions about changing jobs too quickly (in less than a year or two) if you did. I wouldnt plan on ever going back to the SSA either, as you might leave a bad taste in the mouths of your manager (new employees cost money and time to train, so they may not be pleased with the fast departure).

Q: Does the Veteran's Administration give temporary assistance to a veteran who needs help with rent or mortgage?
I am not disabled. i am just between jobs and ACTIVELY looking in Tucson, Arizona. i need help possibly with rent for my apartment for November only.

A: No, you can get VA loan, but they are not going to support you.

Q: Has any veterans ever experienced this?
The first time I got out of the Army in 1974, I went looking for a job. I went to a construction site, and told them I had just gotten out of the Army, and was looking for a job in construction. I stated that I am willing to do any thing to get my foot in the door. I was told by the smart ass-ed super that I should have stayed in the Army. I knew some of the people that worked on the site, and they were not going to sign up, no matter what, and some even had draft deferments. I was able to get a job a few years later, with the veterans administration, and was there for 15 years. Any way, I was in the Army national guard from the time I got out regular army until recently. Any way, I moved later, and quit my job at the VA, to help my parents who needed some help because of health problems. I got activated later for Operation Iraqi Freedom, and when I got back, the company that I was working for changed their name and had only illegals working for them. Then there was no job for me.

A: I currently employ 23 people. All things being equal I would be more inclined to hire ex-military due to the discipline they were taught while serving. You will probably find out that most employers feel the same as me. Your experience is not typical.

Q: What should a disabled veteran do for medical treatment?
I cannot work due to service connected injuires for over a year now and also per a dr's advice that if I continue to work I will be paralysed. I have claims in with the VA which takes years and I have applied for SSI and SSDI. I have an attorney to work my case for SSA but the attorney states they need more medical evidence to win my case. The problem is the Veterans Administration is making me wait 3 or more months for medical appointments. My wife works and Social Services says she makes too much money at $2000.00 gross per month. So I cannot get medicaid. But if it takes months for appointments at the VA I will not have much medical evidence. My wife and I cannot afford her jobs medical insurance. Anyone know of how I might be able to get medical treatment for evidence besides the VA or Social Services?

A: I may not have the "answer" you are looking for, but I am hopeful that I can somehow plant some 'seeds' toward something that may help. First, I'd check with another attorney; a firm that specifically handles situations similar to yours, or willing to do pro bono. Waiting for more medical evidence? Well, contact individual medical companies like an MRI company and see if they will give you a strong discount if you pay them cash (verses they deal with insurance), and get some medical readings that way. There are companies like Labcorp that will do whatever blood tests you need, groups of types of readings, or for specific ailments. They can work out a payment plan with you. See if there is a medical school somewhere close, whereby you can be a form of instruction or tests, and studies and may be able to "pull" data from the tests & studies they do (they may pay you for your time, driving and trouble). There may be a retired doctor who would be willing to give you a medical assessment? Vet's (for animals) are very highly trained medical doctors. Don't let the "animal" training turn you away-Veternarian's are more skilled than some people-doctors and may be able to help. Chiropractors, Orthopedic, Accupuncturists and Licensed/State Registered Massage Therapists can also recognise ailments and give some documentation for you. By walking down a different path, you may be able to network and connect with persons who are willing and able to assist you in some fashion. Forget medicaid. They are for quick emergency use and the very poor. They assist up to a point, then they are done with you. I would not concern myself with them. It appears that the sooner you can get medical evidence, the better? I would also check into little medical clinics in your area. We have Primacare (associated with Presbyterian Hospital) here in the Dallas area. They take in anyone, charge an office visit, and you meet with a real physician. You may be able to work out a payment plan with them, because you are paying them direct, and no insurance filing & paperwork is involved. There have to be some agencies in your area that are focused in assisting the handicapped; whereby they can direct you to resources as well as provide you with some. I'm really trying to help you. I'm going to paste some links below that may not be for you NOW, but there are people there who may be able to direct you to someone who can help in your town. God Bless you in your struggle & give you strength! http://www.comop.org/services/offices_tx.htm http://www.accessibleconstruction.com/links.html http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm http://www.assistancecenter.org/index.htm 060607 5:20

Q: How to or not to disclose a disability to a potential employer?
My situation is that I was medically discharged from the US Army in 2005. I have several disabilities and have an overall disability rating from the Veterans Administration. I have gone to school to retrain on a rehabilitation plan. I am about to graduate and currently looking for a new full time job. I had a great job offer from a company, and then I told them I have disabilities and they pulled the offer back. The field I am going into is Electronics and Computers. I have talked to many career advisors and they state that I should not tell the company I have them. I feel that I should. On my military discharged it also states that I was medically discharged and have a disability rating as well. I also run into problems when people ask me why I got out of the Army. I state I was medically discharged. I have been told to state that my doctor says that I can work. Any advice on this will be helpful to me. I am concerned about this situation.

A: I'm not an advocate of lying during an interview, because the information will usually come out later and then you can be fired for lying on your application. Create a resume and, in it, simply list the dates of service, your job title, and your rank at discharge. If you have to submit a copy of your DD214, do so without comment. If a potential employer asks why you were discharged early, simply tell them you had a service-related medical condition and that you are now cleared to work. If pressed, just explain that the military requires a much higher level of fitness than does a civilian job and that the medical condition will not interfere with your ability to do this job. Don't go into details as to what the medical condition is. It's true that you cannot be discriminated against due to a disability if you are otherwise qualified to do the job with reasonable accommodations by the employer. However, it's rarely worth it to legally pursue an employer who doesn't hire you because the employer can also say that a better qualified candidate was hired (or give any number of reasons why you weren't hired). Hopefully, most employers will appreciate your military service and the qualities you can bring to the job. When I was a lab manager, I proactively hired ex-military because they didn't whine, they could work well under pressure, were efficient, tended to be quite proficient in their jobs, worked well with others, and didn't think it was an imposition to have to work extra shifts as needed. I also once hired a lab tech whose legs were partially paralyzed from an accident. She kept crutches in the lab and used them to move around, although she could stand or sit in one place without them. She was an excellent employee and kept pace with the other, more physically able employees. Good luck to you.

Q: Why is President Bush cutting the Veterans Affair's budget?
During a time of war and many troops coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan, Bush should increase the VA's budget. Soldiers aren't "welfare moms". FACTS 540 full-time jobs will be cut in the Veterans Benefits Administration, which handles disability, pension and other claims by veterans. The VA projects that the new budget will prompt about 200,000 of the affected veterans to drop out of the system and get their health care elsewhere. reduce the number of full-time VA nursing home beds to 37 percent below the level set in law by Congress in 1998. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A24665-2004Mar2?language=printer http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Apr/10/ln/ln12p.html http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/261068_budget28.html

A: This is true my husband came back from Iraq with nothing, no money, no health insurance etc.. We hear stories of fellow veterans that got screwed too. It's disgusting. Democrats are the only hope for veterans. If you don't believe me, look at the voting records of our leaders. Vote Democratic on Tuesday, it's the only way to really support the troops. I was a republican before the army experience now I see the hypocrisy and lies. Read to reports, read the voting records.

Q: Can a veteran receiving 100% compensation have his benefits lowered?
Not a 100 percent IU (unemployable compensation), but a true 100 percent compensation. If they get a job after thirteen years and try to overcome there handicap, will the Veterans Administration punish them for it if they can hold onto a job? I heard with a 100 percent compensation you can earn as much money as you want and only military pensioners have income means thresholds. Is this true?

A: remember VA disability is NOT the same as your pension..which one are you getting ???? IF it is disability then you can earn what you like [I believe] and this can NOT be touched, after all they aim t give you vocational training but it is o aid you NOT make the disabilities that you already have go away. For instance my husband has it for flat feet that he did NOT have when he joined and for knee injuries again not when he joined and sleep apnea. VA disability can also NOT be counted or taken for spousal support.

Q: If I can get a job with the V.A. Medical Center is that a good place to be?
Veteran's Administration hospital...I've heard a federal job is more secure. This is a clerical type position. Thank you for your input.

A: take it - at least the va center i go to is clean and the folks do not look over worked and are very friendly!!! once you get you foot in the door you can apply for opening in any other govt agency!!!

Q: I am a college student interested in a career with the federal govt in MI. Where can I find a career mentor?
I would like to be able to speak with someone specifically about the Student Temporary Employment Program or similar programs geared toward helping students find jobs with federal agencies. I am especially interested in the following agencies or ones similar: *Veteran's Administration *Immigration and Naturalization *Customs and Border Protection *Environmental Protection Agency I realize that I am limited by the fact that I live in Michigan and not D.C. or somewhere else there is a concentration of federal agencies. However, Detroit has an international border, enormous poverty, and the Great Lakes to protect - I'd be willing to bet that there are plently of federal interests here. I understand that there are difficulties associated with finding a federal job (competitiveness, for instance) but what I am looking for is, again, information SPECIFIC to college students seeking government jobs. Thank you for looking!

A: This is a good book to read on the subject.