thunderchicken
Grandmaster
I have fibromyalgia (joint pain), arthritis in my hips, and reduced cartilage in my knees, among other ailments. Please explain to me how I’m abusing the system?
You are mixing words. I didn't specify anyone here was abusing the system. I said my issue is with people who EITHER abuse the system OR those with run of the mill ailments.
Based on what you said, here is my opinion. Fibromyalgia, causes chronic pain throught the whole body and can be quite debilitating. I see that as worthy of compensation. However, your arthrits, reduced cartilage in your knees. I sympathize, as I have those ailments as well. Unless it is some extreme case that makes it a disabilty that prevents you from working. But if not, suck it up buttercup. Those are run of the mill common ailments most of us working class service industry people have. I can see med visits being covered as part of a pension/ VA benefit to treat those conditions but not life long monthly compensation. Just my opinion but it doesn't diminish my gratefulness for your service