Rick - Thank you for your service. I do not understand how or why you are being denied Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Have you tried this web site: http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/ Good luck and God bless.

Rick - first thanks for your service in the military, i was just a little fart when you was serving in the Vietnam War and to be in a Special outfit is truly remarkeable. the way i see it - you are extremely valuable asset to anyone. All the hard life you had in growing up in Louisana, the many years of military and special training, the civilian crafts that you have aquired would just floor employers if they gave you a chance. I am like you i was raised to do my job and the military trained me well - i am capable of so much with all the lives i have been responsible for and the millions of dollars of Army Equipment, yet I cannot even get a job. I am back to school and I am going to try harder this time around because I too dont beleive in giving up.

You are an inspiration to me, and I thank you for your honest and heartfelt thoughts. I believe you will make it, and do well. Never give up.