missunderstood Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 Thank you. I hope your journey ends in success. I know that it was really hard for me to get from that 90 to 100%, I was shocked when I looked and I was granted the SMC S. I did not even know that existed. God is Great! Remember to fight the good fight and never give up. You have this! flores97, Andyman73 and saxman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flores97 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Thank you, I will keep everyone updated as well, and Merry Christmas! missunderstood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefmil50 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Congratulations enjoy now! missunderstood 1 USMC 79-85 100% P&T SMC R1 70% loss of use of right arm due to multiple sclerosis 100% suprapubic cystostomy due to multiple sclerosis 100% loss of use of both lower extremities due to multiple sclerosis 30% left upper extremity weakness 30% insomnia with hypersomnolence 10% neurogenic bowel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman73 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Congratulations! Now you can focus on your kids and Christmas and recuperate from your battle with the VA. Whenever a Vet gets what is owed them, we all win. I have 3 and a half years before my first born graduates high school. Seems like a long time, but not really. Kid number 2 is only in 4th grade and the Foster baby is only 10 months old. I sure am looking forward to those Ch. 35 educational benefits! ArNG11, missunderstood and flores97 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missunderstood Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Andyman I totally understand. It will be a few years before the education benefits kick in but I love knowing that I don't have to worry about that. I needed that peace of mind. Nothing like knowing that your children's futures are looking bright! Andyman73 and flores97 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman73 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Misunderstood I must add that not only educational benefits but not having to worry about retirement either. Since I am the sole breadwinner it concerns me greatly about if or when I can retire. Reaching 100% via extra schedular will remove that worry for sure. I know my body won't hold out that long, but I can probably force myself to make the minimum requirements at my job. missunderstood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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