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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Ok real world answer, if it's less than 50% I believe it is possible to join the guard. Look at your DD214 and check your reenlistment code. However if U were medically chaptered out of the army U are really going to have to prove that U are better and U might have to forgo that disability check or at least take a smaller cut. I have a lot of friends who got off active duty, filed Va claims and we're still able to join the guard
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No you wouldn't. Talk to admin and they'll give you a paper and magic shit happens and you get paid. You can collect disability in the reserves but not on active
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If you still qualify medically you can join the Reserves and serve with no issues. You will not be able to get paid from the military and receive your VA comp. There is a form to fill out that will alert the VA to your period of service so they can withhold your comp when appropriate. I did something similar. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions. SFC B
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Many people do this. It's not uncommon. BG Glenn Goddard is correct. Make sure you notify the VA so you don't incur an overpayment to them. By the time they figure it out it could add up.
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California has State Military Reserves, maybe you should consider a similar branch in your state. P.S. The military is not a welfare service.
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It depends on what your disability compensation is for. Are you 10% for hearing or 40% for back injury ect. you will have to talk to a recruiter
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