A site for soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen to learn about the military medical process. How to navigate and understand the in's and out's of your rights as a soldier and or veteran.
The US Military has numerous resources available to soldiers who are no longer retainable for service due to physical, emotional or other disqualifying issues.
The Veterans Administration also has numerous resources available for veterans of the US Military.
I am a retired US Army veteran. I served in Iraq from 2004 to 2005. My injuries from this deployment led to my medical retirement at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. I was medically retired at a rating of 80% disabled.
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Currently I have been in the VA system for over a year now and I am still waiting for the Compensation and Pension process to be completed.
I spent over 30 months on medical hold / WTU. I am very familiar with the process.
I am in constant contact with other patient advocates in both the Military and VA systems.
I want to tell all soldiers and veterans that the medical process for both the Military and VA is swamped, under staffed, under funded and severely delayed. Patience is helpful but communication works best. Speak up for yourself!!!
Thank you for your service.