Question to forum members who have a high percentage disability rating (80% or more)

[Hucast21]

I know this question is out of the norm but needs to be asked in my opinion. I did not know a better forum to ask. What do you do with your life after obtaining a high disability rating? I am really interested in the opinions of those who are 100%, whether TDIU or Scheduler P&T.

I ask this is because from my personal experience, the ones who I know of are miserable with their lives after finally being granted 100%.

One veteran (TDIU) blew his retro pay on drugs and alcohol and continues to do so. The other veteran (100% P&T) blows his money on women. Both veterans also have SSDI and complain they have no guidance in life - they feel lost.

I am kind of worried that might happen to me, since I am going for TDIU at the BVA level and my evidence is very strong.

Any thoughts or opinions will be greatly appreciated.

[ShrekTheTank]

Sadly this can happen to vets. My opinion is this is their choice.  This is what makes them feel something. 
we all have tendencies and have done messed up things but it is a choice. 
Everything we do is a choice.  
me I keep working and keep my mind busy.   Right now is hard being at home all the time.  
ask yourself what you want out of life and go for it!  

[Hucast21]

13 minutes ago, shrekthetank1 said:

Sadly this can happen to vets. My opinion is this is their choice.  This is what makes them feel something. 
we all have tendencies and have done messed up things but it is a choice. 
Everything we do is a choice.  
me I keep working and keep my mind busy.   Right now is hard being at home all the time.  
ask yourself what you want out of life and go for it!  

Yah, I just feel bad for my one friend though. He seems to have a new woman every other month...

Has a house paid off and drives a corvette but is lost like I said.

Edited April 13, 2020 by Hucast21

[63Charlie]

Get a vasectomy.

[GBArmy]

Hucast21 I think that Shrek has said it best. It all boils down to choice. Your friends, like everyone else, need a reason to get up in the morning. They have to find something positive to motivate themselves. It is different for everyone, but it is a question of choice. Take the easy way out; drugs, women, gamling, etc. Or find a hobby, religion, a way to help others; it's all up to the individual. You, by your posting, might chose to work at helping other veterans here on Hadit, and in other ways. Begin now to consider some possibilities that you may be able to do now.If it doesn't work out the way you expected, no problem. Try something else. Let us know of your progress.

[Hucast21]

36 minutes ago, GBArmy said:

Hucast21 I think that Shrek has said it best. It all boils down to choice. Your friends, like everyone else, need a reason to get up in the morning. They have to find something positive to motivate themselves. It is different for everyone, but it is a question of choice. Take the easy way out; drugs, women, gamling, etc. Or find a hobby, religion, a way to help others; it's all up to the individual. You, by your posting, might chose to work at helping other veterans here on Hadit, and in other ways. Begin now to consider some possibilities that you may be able to do now.If it doesn't work out the way you expected, no problem. Try something else. Let us know of your progress.

I plan on helping other veterans on Hadit until the day I die.

The way VA has rubber stamped denial for my claim even though I have documentation of my disabilities in SMRs, VA treatment records, and an IME w/IMO from a board-certified specialist has made me realize how adversarial the system is towards veterans.

It seems a veteran has to be lucky of getting a rater who actually follows CFR’s with an initial claim or DRO.