The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-28
ny DOUGLAS c. E:,MURTRiE.
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rHVSA y 94
1t Is of great importance for every
soldier who has been /, wounded to.
know that under the provisions Of the
bureau of war risk insurance no COM
Fensation will be paid for disability
unless, a Claim, for 1t is filed within
ave years after discharge or resigna-
zion. from the service. go. -. 81, ~ Is
X 1t is Inevitable that number of
boys, careless about their future, will
say, The old leg feels all right again;
guess I won't bother about filing any
claim for my compensation ,;,,.
az They must be reminded that a
wound may apparently heal and for
the time will seem O. K, but after a
few years there may be relapse OF
the old, trouble If this occurs five
ears after the mans discharge from
the army he will not be able to col
siect his compensation, because Of
failure to file his claim. 49,,
The only person entitled to receive
compensation for, disability is the
man himself. ~ In case of his death the
widow, child and dependent mother
benefit. Application must be made for
compensation: as it is Aot payable
automatically. For this purpose the
bureau Of war risk Insurance has pre-.
yided blank forms. 4 ii IA
Under the provisions of The war
risk insurance act compensation given
for disability, whether it is complete
sor partial. will be paid during the
time that such disability exists
whether it las ts' for a month or a
lifetime. &gg.-.$,z& J ! ! -
No compensation will be paid for
death or disability occurring later
than one year after Il man leaves the
service unless, after MEDICAL exam
5slation made at the time OF resigna-
'ta-ion. or discharge or within "a reason
able time thereafter tnOt exceeding
0he Year,, certificate was secured
from the bureau of war risk insur-
.ance to the effect that the man was
then suffering from an injury or a
disease likely to cause death or dis
ability later
Compensation is not rassignablc or
subject to the claims of creditors.
hi The military and naval authorities
win provide the disabled man not only
with ordinary medical care, but also
with special treatment to put him in
the best condition possible to return
10 work. 49,. a:y
III Educational Advantages.
# While he is under treatment in re-
construction hospitals, maintained by
the surgeon general, United States
army, and the surgeon general, United
States navy. he will be offered edu-
tational advantages which will pro
mote his recovery, put his time to
good use, and improve his. chances for
the future. If he has lost an arm or
a leg a temporary artificial limb will
De furnished him at as early date
ras possible while he is still in The
hospital. Later Il permanent art-
fetal limb of the most modern type
will 8be provided by the bureau of war
risk insurance. 1t will be kept in re-
pair and replaced when worn out as
Z long las he, lives at government ex-
pense. qss.o..rssssse,s2s: s-.,,rg
After completion Of treatment and
discharge from the army or navy If
ne remains permanently disabled the
bureau of war risk insurance will pay
! him until the end of his life disability
: compensation, which is intended as an
aid in working out his future plans.
RI This compensation for disability is
paid whether or not he has taken out
a policy of war risk insurance.
After discharge from the service If
he is disabled TO any considerable de-
gree so as to be entitled to com
pensation for disability, he is offered
training for a skilled job in which his
injury will not prevent his earning
good wages. Experience OF our al
7ies has shown this to be entirely 'prac
q Ecable. !
~ Regardless of Earnings.
Z u Compensation for permanent disa-
isility will not be reduced or in any
tIay be- affected by what he may be
+ able to earn. 1t is determined by his
physical injury alone. He may have
-
earned before enlistment $50 week,
and be able after disability by reason
sf having taken Il course of trimming,
10 earn $40 week, yet his compensa-;
sion will be paid him just the same.
Training after discharge will be
crowded him at government expense
Dry the federal board for vocational
education, charged by congress with
the responsibility of restoring him to
self-support. ~ @&E& 10 - :.
N During the course of his training.
in order that he may have no sfinan-
cial worries. he will receive either the
same pay as during his last month in
the service, or his compensation for
disability, which IS larger. His fam,
lily win continue to receive the same
allotment and allowapces rs when he
was in the service. Z S~<.
America has a great duty to per.
b form for these war cripples. The
cripple is not helpless, but capable,
provided the right Job is found for
him and hi is trained in preparation
for it. Idl2ness IS the calamity toe