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

Cpl Arvin Konrad Madison — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:01:15 -0400

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

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:18:30 -0400

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

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

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:27:34 -0400

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

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:49:15 -0400

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

SGT Eric Davis — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:44:34 -0400

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:53:04 -0400

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

SSG Edward Tilton — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:28:06 -0400

I did BUT they will offset your reserve pay.