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Really appreciate your posts Yoshi & Broncovet. I will do some more research like you guys have suggested. One more thing, know of any good websites that have reliable info?

i have 60% disability for my back (lumbar spine and pelvis fusions), and I have 90% PTSD, etc. So, can I work? Like I said before I am being told by Voc Rehab that I can, just has to be part time. PR's post has me really nervous now. Thought I could trust them at least a little :( .....Don't get me wrong, the amount of pay for my 100% and SSDI are great, I'm just struggling mentally, being only 32, and feeling like there's nothing else in life for me to do. Once again, I appreciate everyone's feedback.

I REALLY appreciate everyone's feedback on this! Thank you all so much! Great advice.

Hi Everyone!! New to this site, and I already LOVE it. I have a question that hopefully someone can help with. I am 100% P&T. Recently met with a Voc Rehab counselor, and went to the initial meeting and took the assessment test. Met with her again today and we went over everything that I scored high in, to see what job would be a good fit for me. I was an RN before, and I scored pretty high in the medical/clerical areas. Because of my disabilities, I cannot perform duties of a Nurse, so she suggested going back to school and getting a masters in business or human resources, or health administration. That sounds pretty great to me. She also stated that with working part time, my benefits would not be interrupted. My social security benefits maybe, but not my VA 100%. My questions consist of; 1) Does the info about me not losing my benefits sound accurate? 2) I have been thinking of starting a small business in the meantime, will Voc Rehab help with that in conjunction with me going to school? I really appreciate any input to this matter. It's important for us to look out for one another in protecting everything we've earned! Sandra