You asked how the new Veterans Charter has failed. One of the big things that upsets a lot of us modern veterans is that anyone who applied for a claim after April 1, 2006, was deemed to be under the new Veterans Charter. The new Veterans Charter eliminated all pensions. You were given a lump sum for your injuries and basically told to go on your way and leave them alone. You had your $50,000 or $70,000, or whatever it is, so now leave them alone.
They have said that they are trying to keep the quality of life of the veteran at a high level, percentage-wise. In other words, keep us at home as long as possible and keep us out of the system. This is done through rehabilitation programs, spousal allowances, and things like this.
Again, the new Veterans Charter has failed. I am over 100% disabled. My wife has had to quit work to look after me. Yet there is no compensation out there for her. When I asked why, I was told that she is my wife and she is expected to look after me. I thought that was very demeaning. Between us, we've lost over $3,000 a month. I've gained $300 through the Canada Pension Plan.
Every time we ask for funds--not just me, but other veterans I have worked for--we are given the same story. We're not entitled. We don't meet the requirements. And it goes on and on, especially if you come under the new Veterans Charter. It seems that they want nothing to do with us.
Now, the men who were under the old charter, prior to April 1, 2006, are pensioned, and their indexed cost of living index goes up 6% every year. Six percent is a lot of money when you're making $2,000 or $3,000 a month under pension plans. We're not given anything. We're getting nothing.
Then they say that if you're 100% disabled, you have no need to ask for anything, because they are here for us. Well, that is “bullarkey”. I need pills now, and I have to get Heather to sign for the prescription, and I'm told that I'm not covered. I'm a diabetic and I need stockings. I'm not covered. It goes on and on.
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