Is it possible to join the Reserves with a VA rating?

2018-03-13T22:01:15-04:00

I recently had a job interview and the gentleman I spoke to is in the Marine Corps Reserves. He asked if I thought about joining the reserves. I told him I have a VA disability rating I do not think I can. He then said one of his SSGT has a VA rating and in the reserves. Is this possible?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2018 10:18 PM

2018-03-13T22:18:30-04:00

Provided they are physically cleared and get the appropriate waiver. Yes.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 13 at 2018 10:27 PM

2018-03-13T22:27:34-04:00

Possible -Yes- Going to Happen-??? It depends on the rating %, what it covers and what MOS you are looking in to. Go talk ti the Reserve recruiter, as this stuff seems to change weekly.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2018 10:49 PM

2018-03-13T22:49:15-04:00

Yes, however my understanding from those I know who have done it is that they had to tive up their VA benefits.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Mar 14 at 2018 12:44 AM

2018-03-14T00:44:34-04:00

Yes and depending are you physically qualified to do your job. Call a recruiter now

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 9:53 AM

2018-03-14T09:53:04-04:00

I've known a number of people in the Guard that have had ratings. They've had to report their drill days, AT, deployments, etc. and that many days was docked from their VA check.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Mar 14 at 2018 10:28 AM

2018-03-14T10:28:06-04:00

I did BUT they will offset your reserve pay.