Disabled Veterans do you get enough support from family, your peers, professionals, etc.?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:57:41 -0400

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Sep 22 at 2015 11:59 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:59:50 -0400

I get more than enough support from the members of Rally Point, the members of my church, and somewhat from my family.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 22 at 2015 12:01 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:01:20 -0400

SPC Margaret Higgins thanks I had a friend 6 years ago, to start helping me prepare for transition with the VA, it helped tremendously with organization. I passed my tips to Veterans on and off active duty.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 12:30 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:30:13 -0400

NO.....

My family told me to suck it up its been over 7 years since you were in the dessert get over it. (Sad thing is Dad is a Vietnam Vet and he was leading the suck it up buttercup charge....anyway moving on)

My peers.....I have none.....I retired and moved to NC and do not know or interact with another person in the military on a daily basis. (other than here that is)

Professionals.......depends on what you mean....since no one will say that Burn Pits contributed health problems I will go with no.....but we all know this is coming so its just a waiting game.

However there was an incident at work, that I won't go into, but I will say the director of our practice was very understanding and accommodating.

All that being said...not looking for a pity party for Ron....strength through resilience right? ....but if anyone is a member a VFW or Legion around Fayetteville, NC I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about the origination....the one in Hope Mills was not for me.....please feel free to message me

Response by SFC Joey Jimenez made Sep 22 at 2015 3:48 PM

SFC Joey Jimenez — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:48:20 -0400

After attending a TAP class near my 19th year I realized how unprepared I was in preparing for retirement. A CSM tapped me on my shoulder and gave me the guidance I was missing on Recruiter duty. Needless to say, I served another 4 years, 7 months after getting medically retired with full benefits. I thank that CSM everyday for caring enough to tell me straight, "You are not ready to retire!" I read between the lines. Once you are disabled, you become labeled by leadership and forced to medically retire.