MED Board/ Disability Questions
I have been on AD for 6 years with 15 Years reserve time. 10 Years ago I had a minor operation on L 4-5 Disc ( Discolpy, Shaved Disk) . I have gone all of this time with no issues. Starting...
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It really doesn't matter what the Army thinks. Your disability pay will come from the VA. You may or may not get a special blue id card for shopping benefits (if you live near a military installation)...
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Thanks, I didnt realize the pay came from the VA. I thought it was from the Army if its a MED Retirement. You are so right about the pain. I am on Oxcontin and it still is unbelievable.
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It does matter what the Army thinks. A military disability retirement is paid by DoD and includes retirement benefits like TRICARE. The VA also compensates service connected conditions and that pay...
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Thanks for the info !! Does anyone know of a precendence like mine? Minor back surgery in 1994 (Not on AD) then diagnosed with DDD 2009 on AD with possible surgery and MEB? Is it up to the Army to...
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The Burden is on the Army: From DoD memorandum dated 14 October 2008, SUBJECT: Policy Memorandum on Implementing Disability-Related Provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 (Public...
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Hi Mark, Welcome to the VBN. I post from time to time and wanted to comment on a couple of things. You're getting some very specialized and pertinent advice (not referring to me). Mr. Parker was also...
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Thank you for all of the great feedback. I have been going through the regs but have one more question about the 8 year rule. For a reservist, would the Army add up the points and divide by 365 to get...
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