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Update: Was found unsuitable for the position due to PTSD. Funny, they give vet preference for disabled vets and then disqualify them.

Thanks for the morale booster USMC_Vet! Yeah, If I learned anything about being in this process is that hurry up and wait is annoying as hell!

Hey All, Does anyone have a contact number to check on the status of Voc Rehab Stipend(BAH)? I tried emailing and calling my counselor and its like pulling teeth trying to get her to respond. Thanks!

Thanks for all the info Berta! Yes I have formally applied and interviewed for the position I applied for. I have been found qualified by OPM as I received a conditional job offer, contingent on me passing all portions of the hiring process (i.e drug screen, medical, background). I have thus far cleared everything but the medical portion of the process. USMC_Vet, I don't have a criminal record or any background issues that keep me from holding a position of authority. I have personally cleared 3 background investigations in the past year. Like I stated in my earlier posts, not sure why they ask me to divulge VA disabilities and then keep me on the wire for almost 2 years. I have turned down numerous positions and put my education on the hold for this job because they are known for giving a few weeks notice to report to training. At this point I just want an answer. Sorry for the rant! Thanks for the reply!

Thanks for the reply USMC_Vet, I have already cleared my background investigation. It was for a TS. Like you I did not have to divulge for mental health counseling due to it being military related. What I cannot clear is the medical portion. I have been awaiting medical clearance for over a year now.

Thanks for the responses everyone! CHerv, I believe "they" are hoping that I decline the position. I actually had to attend a job fair to interview for this position. I have my conditional job offer but no announcement number as non was generated. I do have someone looking in on it from the agency that is outside the hiring process. If that doesn't work I will file a congressional inquiry. I just think it's wrong to ask veterans to furbish disability ratings so they could get priority hiring and then turn it around on them. If I didn't disclose any disability ratings I would have been working in the agency by now.

Thanks for the quick replys. I forgot to mention that I have already cleared the background process. When filling out the SF86 for question 21 I marked "No" because it's strictly military related. The position that I am in the process for is the Federal Protective Service, they are 0080 Security Specialist with Law Enforcement Authority. I do have points of contacts but beyond them telling me that I am pending medical clearance, I can't get anything else out of them and that's where it gets frustrating. When I do call my POC he states the file is being reviewed or tells me that he'll check on the status and will call me when he does (never does return calls). This has been going on for over a year now. I've cleared security and drug screening 6 months from the date I was hired. I'm reaching my limit with how unprofessionally I'm being treated. I've seen others without disabilities get hired on within 6 months. My life has been on hold for the past 18 months because I am waiting for an answer from this agency. At this point I do not know how to proceed and am reaching out to anyone that can help.

Thanks T Bird, I did a search of PTSD Discrimination and it brought me here. Just wanted to post something up to see if anyone had a similar experience or can point me in the right direction.

Hello All, I'm a service connected Marine (70% for PTSD & Tinnitus) and applied to a federal position back in Nov of 2013. I was hired under a special hiring authority for Veterans who are 30% or more Service Connected. I'm still in the process with this agency (DHS) and whenever I call to check on my status they continue to tell me that I am still pending a medical clearance. Its been over 18 months and I have seen those without disabilities get aboard the agency quicker than I have. I haven't been disqualified but I haven't moved on in the process either, is this discrimination? Also am I correct to assume that I cannot be disqualified for PTSD under ADA Title 1? Thanks in advance