Hello got a question for anyone. I am a Veteran that served on active duty from 1982-1984 with the National Guard. After that I went on to serve 4 years active duty with USMC and was discharged from 1985-1989. Fast forward till now I am 100% P&T for my several SC injuries to include: Hypertensive heart disease 60% DDD lumbar fusion 40% Migraines 30% HP 10% Nerve damage L/R leg stenosis all secondary to SC Back. I also draw SMC SC on account of the back. I need help a lot of it with my back dressing/showering and I am on crutches and walker.
With that out of the way I got a call from the VA they were working over an older claim from back in 2009 and asked about my other claims. I answered them and told them I was happy someone had looked at my claims folder. Here is what I need to know. I do not think the VA will grant me A/A as I did not serve on active duty during a time of war. Boot camp for N/G AIT in KY in Sept 1982-March of 1983 then active duty again in 1985-1989 and NG again from 1991-1995 until I got out. Am I wrong in this? Not counting my money with the way it is going I could be using my money in Moon Dollars who knows?
I know the VA has a back log but I do not understand why work a claim if it is cut & dry that I as the Veteran did not serve a day during time of war? Just my thoughts I applied when I knew my back was getting worse after the 3rd surgery. Now I have to get help with everyday things like dressing showering and day to day living. Any ideas My surgeon filled out the paper work and wrote that I am P&T disabled for my SC Back and I would only need more and more care as my back is only going to get worse. Adios and look forward to any thoughts.
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Hello got a question for anyone. I am a Veteran that served on active duty from 1982-1984 with the National Guard. After that I went on to serve 4 years active duty with USMC and was discharged from 1985-1989. Fast forward till now I am 100% P&T for my several SC injuries to include: Hypertensive heart disease 60% DDD lumbar fusion 40% Migraines 30% HP 10% Nerve damage L/R leg stenosis all secondary to SC Back. I also draw SMC SC on account of the back. I need help a lot of it with my back dressing/showering and I am on crutches and walker.
With that out of the way I got a call from the VA they were working over an older claim from back in 2009 and asked about my other claims. I answered them and told them I was happy someone had looked at my claims folder. Here is what I need to know. I do not think the VA will grant me A/A as I did not serve on active duty during a time of war. Boot camp for N/G AIT in KY in Sept 1982-March of 1983 then active duty again in 1985-1989 and NG again from 1991-1995 until I got out. Am I wrong in this? Not counting my money with the way it is going I could be using my money in Moon Dollars who knows?
I know the VA has a back log but I do not understand why work a claim if it is cut & dry that I as the Veteran did not serve a day during time of war? Just my thoughts I applied when I knew my back was getting worse after the 3rd surgery. Now I have to get help with everyday things like dressing showering and day to day living. Any ideas My surgeon filled out the paper work and wrote that I am P&T disabled for my SC Back and I would only need more and more care as my back is only going to get worse. Adios and look forward to any thoughts.
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