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Anything To Do In The Case Of A Rush Job?
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I was on Stop/Loss following 9/11, once they released my AFSC it was outgoing folks in droves. The retirement/seperation briefing was at capacity when I took it and the VFW did a cursory review of med records and told folks what they should file for....well when I had my sitdown they missed 1/2 my issues and had the glassed over look of someone who was overwhlemed. And rightly so considiering how many folks were outproceesing at once. My records from the VFW were actually sent to Arkansas (AR), not Alaska (AK) because well...it happens (alot). So my confidnace in them took a nose dive and I filed for myself (to which I have been fighting the past 10 Years).
My exam was also the same way, I was sent to the Hospital and the Dr was unaware he was even giving me a final out, he asked what I was there to see him about because the top of the form was blank (lasted less than 15 min). My hearing test failed the first time because they were giving me an annual and not outP so the numbers were jacked up, I did have hearing loss and slight tinuiitus but all that was missed.
I guess this is all coming up because a friend getting ready to seperate just spent 4 hours with a VFW rep going over EVERYTHING! I know it's been awhile, but I feel I wouldn't still be in the fight I am in if it was done correctly. Yes I bear part of this because I did things on my own, not getting help because I thought the service org was a hinderance...I mean who misses 1/2 of the important facts and sends things to another state? Anyway, is there any action that can be done about this? I know there have been review boards after 9/11 due to individuals not getting a fair assesment but my service guy (DAV) dosn't think it's the same thing becuase I wasn't on a review board for service conncted, I was simply getting out.
Any advise on what I could do? Or just let it go and press on with my current battle....
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