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

I'm currently 30% disabled and collecting a check from the VA. I'm in pain whether I'm serving my country or not. So I weighed my options and decided to bear the pain and continue serving my country in the reserves. I simply repay a small percentage of my disability every year to make up for the drill pay I receive. I still pass my PT tests and am not in any kind of profile. I'm disabled not crippled and I still have something left to offer my nation. Don't be so quick to judge.

It really depends on the percentage of disability. One of my guys was receiving 30% disability and was just fine in a drilling status. The issue came when he was on orders for any reason, like ADOS type orders or school orders.
When I was a dual status mil-tech my office partner was 20% and working as a mil-tech and drilling member of the Guard.

Its much easier prior to departure of the service, if you are IRR or ING you can come back in but to come back from the street is a different matter. You will get another physical and the outcome of that physical is really what will determine your path.

There are many other ways to feel the brotherhood, you can work with Family Readiness, or try to become a DA Civilian working on an installation. Work at the VA for example, they sure need the assistance.
My local VA Hospital is always looking for drivers to take members to appointments and such. That might be something you can do to feel part of something bigger if that is what you feel like you need.

If this soldier is going to come back in...he will have to go through MEPS and rejoin... they will have to reevaluate and make the decision from there..correct..please advise

If you can pass the physical retention standards and waive a percentage of your disability payments it can happen

As long as you don't want to collect a check. I had 80% from my active duty time, and didn't receive a drill check for several years. Didn't do it for the money. Although, I was getting money from the VA.

Probably depends on your percentage. If over a certain percent you can only drill for points instead of pay.

Nope just may lose a month or so a year automatically

I have after 37 years as a AF/ANG troop joined back at my unit as a SMR state military reserve. I also have a 30% disability.

years ago, I tried to do exactly what you're attempting. My advice is - don't. Yes, you can tell the VA that your disability no longer exists. You'll lose your monthly payments but you also lose the life time care for that disability. So you better be sure your issues are really completely corrected before doing that.

Even if all you have is a 10% rating for a scar on your face, you never know what might come up.

The recruiters told me anyone who has ever had a rating over 30% is permanently disqualified for enlisting.

Yes.