Can I join the Army Reserves or National Guard if I am currently collecting compensation from the VA?

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.

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

As long as you are not drawing more than 30% and it also depends on your disabilities.

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

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.

Sit down with your unit chain of command and discuss it with him/her.

No

Same answer as Maj Ken Landgren. Read my other responses.

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.

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.

I believe it depends on your medical condition and the percentage of disability you are collecting.

This a very fact specific question. The simple answer is yes as long as you don't have a condition or take meds that make you non-deployable. As stated by others, you can't receive drill pay and VA disability concurrently. once a year you have to report the number of days you were paid for by the military to the VA and ellect if you want to loose those days in drill pay or VA disability. Simple math.

You can. Go to your local recruiting station

Great quesiton and conversation, I have been very enlighten.

They will give you an option after the new year for the commander to sign, then depending on how many days you attended drill they will stop you compensation for that may days.. example you drill 56 days total all year then you will not get compensation taken for 2 months.. they will give you plenty of notice before..

The answer is that it depends. The chances are that you might not be able to pass MEPS and AR 40-501 requirements for enlistment/commissioning in the US Military if you are disabled enough to qualify for compensation.

I thought about your question for a few seconds and just shook my head. I thank you for your prior service, which was interrupted by an injury of some kind, and I am happy you got an Honorable Discharge so you can collect VA compensation.
However, Ask yourself this! Will my disability interfere with the safety of my unit or completion of their mission. If it would interfere with their safety or ability to complete the mission successfully, then I would have to say no don't attempt to reenter the Army.
You are a veteran, you served, now accept what has happened and find another way to enjoy the camaraderie you enjoyed before. Veterans Associations, events on local posts, etc. God bless and I salute you for your desire to serve our great country.

I just feel bad for our Korean War veterans, Vietnam-era veterans, Desert Storm/Desert Shield veterans, and pre-9-11 vets who have been shafted by the VA when trying to do their initial and follow-on VA claims.  I’m truly thankful that the VA claim system has improved during my era, and I would never truly understand the frustration that some of our previous veterans have gone through.  Without their lobbying of Congress to fix the system, I would have never been in this position.  I’m truly grateful to all those past veterans who have addressed these issues. 

I think that might tie in with having your cake and eating it too. Doesn't the disability pay
identify you as someone unable to perform normal duties. How would you be able to join the Reserves or National Guard if you're been identified as disabled?

FWIW, i went in the Marines while collecting VA compensation from Army service. of course, the compensation stopped while i was active and i had to be re-evaluated when i left the Corps.