Posted on Feb 27, 2014
PFC Kyle Corcoran
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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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SGT Kyle Bickley
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If you can train and return to what could possibly be full duty, then you were never laid up! At that point I would wonder if you were pulling some kinda scam!
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SPC Unit Supply Specialist
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Yes you can they send u a letter what they do is add up your drill pay for a fiscal year and that next year stop your comepensation for that amount.
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SGT Stanley Bass
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Go to your local Veterans assistance. Or a VFW or Amerian legion post. what ever you have in your area. I have heard in the past, that people, due to theyr MOS, have had their disability waived and went back on active service. Because they were needed. I am sure if you meet the physical standards, you could get your disability put on hold or stopped if you qualify and make the physical requirements.
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Sgt Mario Soberal
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Why do you think it is OK to be on disability and in the Reserves at the same time. Seems to me3 that if you are on disability that should disqualify you from any type of service, active or reserves. As a taxpayer, and someone who worked hard to recover from some serious injuries while in the Corps without disability, this feels like you are trying to game the system with GI Bill, Disability and Reserve pay. Maybe you aren't doing that, but it sure smells....
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Sgt Mario Soberal
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Why do you think it is OK to be on disability and in the Reserves at the same time. Seems to me3 that if you are on disability that should disqualify you from any type of service, active or reserves. As a taxpayer, and someone who worked hard to recover from some serious injuries while in the Corps without disability, this feels like you are trying to game the system with GI Bill, Disability and Reserve pay. Maybe you aren't doing that, but it sure smells....
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SFC Transfer Specialist / Precert Nurse
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BG Goddard send it up best. Yes you can however​ you can't collect pay as well as C&P. If you do the VA will stop paying you and collect all the back pay. No saying that if you make more in your C&P drill for point only notify your unit administrator of that. If you make more in Army pay notify the C&P office to stop paying you.
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SGT Linda Burgess
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Since you have a desire to serve, may I suggest joining a veteran service organization. VFW, DAV, AMVETS, etc. find out what you can do and don't let the turkeys get you down.
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LT Michael Scott
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I've been wishing I could go back in for a long time since I got out but the VA treated me and I ended up losing my vision in the good eye I had, but the disability says that isn't a good enough reason though I can't pass a physical to work any jobs I've had in the past. I would go right back in at half pay gladly.
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MAJ Javier G.
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I believe it every time you "Drill" your disability is stopped for the dates of the Drill. It is then reinstated and so forth. It may have changed, but I believe that is how it works.
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LCpl Michael Parker
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I have heard that you can But not in the reserves or guard BUT a state Millitia that is part of the D.O.D. but you may want to look into this more to verifie if this is acurate or not
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SGT Linda Burgess
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Join the state militia. You won't get paid, but the camaraderie will be there
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SFC Infantryman
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Not all, it depends on percentage
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I was in the Reserves while drawing VA disability. However, there are a few things to consider. First, does your disability medically disqualify you from service. Specifically, can you complete an induction physical and meet all medical standards for 'fitness.' Second, does your disability require a profile to complete your duties or participate in the Physical Fitness test. If yes, then ensure that your profile is current and communicated to the unit leadership, when you join. If you are accepted into a unit, then you will serve and draw military pay or points only.

If you draw military pay, then after the end of the fiscal year, VA will compare DFAS pay records against your VA disability pay records. Sometime around March, you will receive notification of the overlap and formally choose to receive your disability pay or military pay for the number of days you drew both. Based on your election, VA will withhold payment until you have paid this amount off or DFAS will collect this amount from your drill checks. Be advised that some people select VA because this is tax free. If you choose this, then there is a good chance you will perform military duties for the next year, without pay, as DFAS collects. However, if your VA disability pay is large enough, then it is better to keep the taxable military pay and forego a month or two without VA disability. Good luck.
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SFC Arai Pooley
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AS a former recruiter, the fact that you are receiving disability and exited the military as a E-3 raises a lot of red-flags for me. However, I'm not up to speed on the current regulations and USAREC Messages. If it is possible to get back in, it will be on the Army's terms. In the past, you would have had to of been reevaluated by the VA and had the disability nullified. I would suggest talking to a current recruiter; but don't get your hopes up.
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SGT Robert Anthony
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Dual Compensation from the VA and the Military is Prohibited
There is a law on the books often referred to as “concurrent receipt” which prohibits service members from being paid for active duty or active or inactive training concurrently with VA disability compensation or pension benefits.* You can find these laws written in 10 U.S. Code § 12316 – Payment of certain Reserves while on duty, and 38 U.S. Code § 5304 – Prohibition Against Duplication of Benefits.
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1SG John Highfill
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you sure can can't receive both pays though. do 28 days VA then 2 day Training
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I really thought this was a joke.....learn something new everyday.....but I guess the obvious question is.....why would the reserves or NG take someone that is a disabled veteran?
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please SSG could you define a disabled veteran for me?
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SSG Retired!!!
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I'm sure there is a official definition, but I'm gonna assume your asking what I think it means in relation to this discussion.
Someone that ETS/retired/discharged from the military and a medical professional deemed you have a disablility related to your service.
I hope my answer is not getting misinterpreted, I'm definitely not against disabled vets, I'm pretty certain I'll be one when I retire in a couple of years...I am saying that if you have a service connected disablility, why would you go back in the military? That just does not make sense to me.
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SSG (Join to see) - Basically because some of us disabled veterans miss serving and/or feel we still have things we want to accomplish in the military. I was injured during OIF in 2003 and miss the service almost daily. I didn't finish what I wanted to and have considered the reserves because I have overcome many of the issues I had based on my injuries.
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SSG (Join to see) - you know how it is a life and not just a job. When you can't live that life, there can be a void ... I understand it completely. When you retire, the memories are all about the camaraderie, how everyone has each other's back, and that it really is family (you will even miss Carl!). I have been out of active army for over 20 years now, but it doesn't feel that long ago. Mostly because I still have ties to many of those I served with, as well as continuing to serve in my State Guard.
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