Posted on Feb 27, 2014
Can I join the Army Reserves or National Guard if I am currently collecting compensation from the VA?
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I have been collecting disability compensation from the VA since October 2012 and I am also using my Post 9/11 GI Bill to attend college. I really miss the camaraderie and brotherhood I felt while in the military. I really want to join the Army reserves or the National Guard so I can still attend college but be part of the military again. Would I have to cancel all of my disability compensation? Is that even possible? Some one help me out. Thanks.
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The problem is that most full timers in the National Guard or Reserve do not know how to implement this policy which means you be screw and will be force to pay the assembly drills to the Government.
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I am at 100% total-and I think that when you are SC (service connected), then you need to stay out of active or reserve cause you are injuring yourself further and could cause danger to your comrades. You can still 'have your finger in the cookie jar' by volunteering at the VAMC, or become a service officer, just don't do something to injure yourself further. That's what I do-I volunteer and boost my morale and anm there for all my friends in the VA
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As long as you are not drawing more than 30% and it also depends on your disabilities.
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It depends. If you are in the Reserve you can draw a VA disability payment for the days you are not on duty. Of course you would still have to be able to perform your MOS. welcome back
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Kyle, first of Uncle Sam will not give you two checks, so you have to decide which check is bigger disability at your % which is tax free or drill pay at your rank which is taxed. Also most unit will give priority to a soldier that can deploy; remember force reduction too.
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PFC Kyle Corcoran
Thank you for your input. To follow up from February of 2014, I did not join the Army Reserves or the National Guard. I used my Post 9/11 GI Bill to get my degree so I can work and have my career. I no longer receive disability compensation and I am very happy with that.
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CPT Pedro Meza
PFC Kyle Corcoran - Kyle, please call me Pedro, and thank you for responding because there are those here that can learn and benefit from your knowledge and experience. I commend you for choosing wisely.
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PFC Kyle Corcoran
Thank you Sgt for that insightful answer. My question has been answered and then some.
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Well. You may not. because you have to be "fit for duty." Yes there are servicemen who receive VA compensation benefits but they already in and have a PERMANENT PROFILE. But you cannot come in with a profile.... See. Active duty Soldiers (including some Reservist) Servicemen who got wounded they usually get reclassified to a more suitable MOS. In summary ONE MUST STAY IN. But I might be wrong. I suggest you talk to several recruiters and if they give you a Negative, ask them to show you such "policy" in writing.
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As long it is not over 60% if I remember right. You would waiver your guard pay for VA or which ever is greater. You really need to talk to the VA counselor. Because it could affect you disability claim. Depending on the injury claim.
But with the down sizing I think you would have a really hard time getting in.
But with the down sizing I think you would have a really hard time getting in.
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