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TFord · 07-25-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by clm7214

New guy here.

Before i say anything remember that every case is different no two ratings cases are the same. There is also a big difference between Military Disability and VA Disability Compensation. I dont want to get anyones hopes up.

One of my buddies i served in the Corps with cannot lift his right arm above about 30degrees. He was one of three in my platoon, including me, who had neurological complications after a round of smallpox and anthrax vaccinations. Anyways, the cause of his condition is different but the lack of use and range of motion seems the same. He is rated 50% for disability pension from the military. VA claim pending.

I was medically discharged from the Marine Corps, but at a 0% rating. I was rated by the VA at 80%. The two systems are completely different and serve different purposes. The military compensates you for the loss of a career. The VA compensates you on the severity of your medical condition no matter what grade you were or how long you were in. If your VA rating comes back around the same as your military rating take the VA. That is all tax free. Im sure you know, you are paying taxes on the pension.

Plus, the VA will pay you extra money to go back to school and pay for your food and rent and find you a part time job with the Vocational Rehab Program. They also take into consideration your ability to work in their rating making a rating of 100% ($2,500 tax free) a good possibility. Dont feel bad going to the VA for help, these programs were set up to help warriors like us.
For me, the psycological transition from Marine to civilian was and is the hardest part.

I was kicked out with nothing more than my unused leave. A year later and i have a great job, 2 cars paid off, a wife and cash to buy a 2010 SS.

Good things come to those who work hard and deserve it. There wouldnt be good times without the bad.

P.S. I am very familiar with the whole process if you have any questions.

Semper Fidelis

First off welcome to the boards!

Im glad to see that everything worked out for you! hopefully Im in the same position this time next year!

TFord · 08-21-2008, 06:22 PM

well its official, today I retired and will be collecting pension...hopefully everything from here will be for the better!

*GTAHVIT* · 08-21-2008, 08:38 PM

Congrats!

I'm sure you'd rather be healthy. But at least there is some compensation.

TFord · 11-06-2008, 07:44 PM

Today I learned that I was rated 90% disabled. Im relieved to finally know whats going on, and know that the VA's stepping up. I dont have all of the in's & out's yet, but Ill give an update when I do!

alleykt123 · 11-06-2008, 07:51 PM

I'm glad you've got some good news!

headpunter · 11-06-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TFord

Today I learned that I was rated 90% disabled. Im relieved to finally know whats going on, and know that the VA's stepping up. I dont have all of the in's & out's yet, but Ill give an update when I do!

glad to hear the good news.

Oracle · 11-07-2008, 10:12 PM

gratz on the good news bro. as for the REM being important, yes it is important but doctors only have theories as to why. basically the only reason they know its important is because a study they did. the study consisted of observing people whom were woken up every time they went into REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. after a few nights of sleeping like that the subject would quit following the sleep pattern of "stage one-two-three-REM" and would randomly jump straight to REM. ill see if I can look up any other studies that might show something further, though basically Georgianne has it right. your not getting a proper sleep cycle so your exhausted physically. if they could get some way to control your sleep cycle again your flares would likely go down significantly. ill see what i can dig up for ya out of my psych books or something from my CRC handbook for something that might knock you out or something. heres to looking at a better tomorrow bro.

camaro5 · 11-08-2008, 05:49 PM

Glad it seems to be working out T-Man.

TFord · 07-29-2009, 07:08 PM

well I have just finished a trial with a spinal cord stimulator. They basically run leads up your spine connected to a pulse generator. the pulses make the pain signals feel like tingling (for me anyways). SCS worked great for me, masking over 50% on the pain caused by my nerve damage

Hopefully things are changing for the better.

PQ · 07-29-2009, 09:41 PM

Great news T. Are the prospects for your Camaro looking any better?

TFord · 07-29-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Great news T. Are the prospects for your Camaro looking any better?

As of right now nope... I love my 4th gen though. Right now Im paying for my wife to go to college, once she's done Ill officially be a Camaro5 member

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-29-2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFord

well I have just finished a trial with a spinal cord stimulator. They basically run leads up your spine connected to a pulse generator. the pulses make the pain signals feel like tingling (for me anyways). SCS worked great for me, masking over 50% on the pain caused by my nerve damage

Hopefully things are changing for the better.

Amazing. Great to hear from you Tford. Keep it up.

PQ · 07-30-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TFord

As of right now nope... I love my 4th gen though. Right now Im paying for my wife to go to college, once she's done Ill officially be a Camaro5 member

You allready are. You'll jsut have another bas ass ride.

TFord · 11-10-2009, 01:32 AM

well, I finally got the spinal cord stimulator surgery, finally. It hasn't been activated yet because Im still recovering from the surgery itself. Of course it came with some bad news...found out that Ive got 2 herniated discs in my lower back and 1 in my neck. here's a couple of pics

08-21-2008, 06:22 PM	#58
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,808 View My Garage	UPDATE! well its official, today I retired and will be collecting pension...hopefully everything from here will be for the better!

08-21-2008, 08:38 PM	#59
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Congrats! I'm sure you'd rather be healthy. But at least there is some compensation. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

11-06-2008, 07:44 PM	#60
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,808 View My Garage	VA FINALLY Today I learned that I was rated 90% disabled. Im relieved to finally know whats going on, and know that the VA's stepping up. I dont have all of the in's & out's yet, but Ill give an update when I do!

07-29-2009, 07:08 PM	#65
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,808 View My Garage	Spinal Cord Stimulator well I have just finished a trial with a spinal cord stimulator. They basically run leads up your spine connected to a pulse generator. the pulses make the pain signals feel like tingling (for me anyways). SCS worked great for me, masking over 50% on the pain caused by my nerve damage Hopefully things are changing for the better.

07-29-2009, 09:41 PM	#66
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Great news T. Are the prospects for your Camaro looking any better? __________________

11-07-2008, 10:12 PM	#63
Oracle Drives: Ford Focus Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 71	gratz on the good news bro. as for the REM being important, yes it is important but doctors only have theories as to why. basically the only reason they know its important is because a study they did. the study consisted of observing people whom were woken up every time they went into REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. after a few nights of sleeping like that the subject would quit following the sleep pattern of "stage one-two-three-REM" and would randomly jump straight to REM. ill see if I can look up any other studies that might show something further, though basically Georgianne has it right. your not getting a proper sleep cycle so your exhausted physically. if they could get some way to control your sleep cycle again your flares would likely go down significantly. ill see what i can dig up for ya out of my psych books or something from my CRC handbook for something that might knock you out or something. heres to looking at a better tomorrow bro.

11-08-2008, 05:49 PM	#64
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630	Glad it seems to be working out T-Man.

11-10-2009, 01:32 AM	#70
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,808 View My Garage	Surgery's Done well, I finally got the spinal cord stimulator surgery, finally. It hasn't been activated yet because Im still recovering from the surgery itself. Of course it came with some bad news...found out that Ive got 2 herniated discs in my lower back and 1 in my neck. here's a couple of pics Attached Images