HadIt.com Elder Commander Bob Posted December 11, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) My older brother was the kind of vet that never had anything to do with the VA. He was a well educated professional, and was not interested in the VA. He had served in the Brown Water Navy on the rivers of south Vietnam. Actually, at the same time, I also had another Brother serving in the Marine Corp at Da Nang during that time. When they heard that I got orders to go to the war zone, they both extend to keep me from being deployed. To make a long story short, I kinda screwed up their plans when I signed a DOD form 1049 waiver allowing me to go to the war zone along with my Army light weapons infantry company. So, we all were in the war zone together at the same time. For many years I felt guilty about my older brothers' unnecessary extension of their tours of duty on my behalf. After the war, I was the brunt of our war story jokes about how I caused them to spend extra tours in country. For some time now, I have prodded, urged, pushed and help my oldest brother to file for AO related disability. I am pleased to report last week he won his claim with a 60% rating and a nice retro. Great feeling & and so close to home... Merry Christmas Bro. Edited December 11, 2011 by Commander Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Philip Rogers Posted December 11, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 11, 2011 Sweet!!! Good on you! pr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetsLady Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Terrific news Commander..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harv Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) Great news for your brother. Congrats to both of you. You for urging him to file, like a buddy did for me. Edited December 11, 2011 by Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted December 11, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thank you for helping another Veteran. I also had 2 brothers who served and tried to help both. Moderate success with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest terrysturgis Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 If you lead them to water, MAKE THEM DRINK! Thank you Bob for helping your bro. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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