Posted on Feb 26, 2016
I want to join reserves as officer but I am 40% rated with VA (many reasons). Is it worth it?
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Really interested in continuing my career. I've been inactive/out for 14 years after only serving for 6 originally. I support the Navy as a contracted engineer anyway and would be very useful to them. I also would like Tricare and commissary benefits. Would I still do the DD2807-2 process if I went for a commission? I have to somehow drop from 40% to 30% or less in disability rating, but I think I have a plan how to justify that. Only thing to do now is commit to this and either go to MEPS and start the process or go to the VA and try to decrease my rating. This may take a while.
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Navy Reserve
Edited 10 y ago
Posted 10 y ago
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Yes, it's worth it...especially since you have 14 yrs active duty...then you'll get full retirement after being in the reserves. I say GO FOR IT!
I know a Marine who did 12 years active...he's in 8 yrs for reserves now....He would definitely tell you ....GO FOR IT!
I know a Marine who did 12 years active...he's in 8 yrs for reserves now....He would definitely tell you ....GO FOR IT!
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PO2 Eric Jones
Not that it changes my thoughts on this, but I only served 6. I've been out for 14 years already. I'd be retired, in 8 days....
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MSgt Michael Bischoff
You must also understand the Reserves and Guard will not allow you to get to sanctuary (18 years active duty time) because you might get close enough to get active retirement. Otherwise you have to wait until 60 to get any active retirement benefits. And adjusted pay. If that is what you'll want go for it
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