Posted on Sep 5, 2015
Medical retirement, should I be proud to be Retired?
67.1K
296
133
28
28
0
I've served the Navy for the last 13 years. I live, breathe and die Navy. My wife and I meet in the Navy.
After going through my multiple deployments of Detainee Operations. I am going through a MED/PEB. They are going to find me somewhere from 30-100% disabled. According to my PEBLO and Navy Safe Harbor representatives Medical Retirement is going to happen, because of my "Combat" injuries, their words not mine.
Should I be proud to call myself a retiree? Is it stolen Valor to wear Navy Retired hats and shirts? I work as a Veteran lobbyist, is it ok to use the title USN(ret)?
This may all sound dumb, but I'm struggling to accept any of this and I didn't join the Navy for a Medical retirement but to retire after 20 years.
Thanks for the help!
After going through my multiple deployments of Detainee Operations. I am going through a MED/PEB. They are going to find me somewhere from 30-100% disabled. According to my PEBLO and Navy Safe Harbor representatives Medical Retirement is going to happen, because of my "Combat" injuries, their words not mine.
Should I be proud to call myself a retiree? Is it stolen Valor to wear Navy Retired hats and shirts? I work as a Veteran lobbyist, is it ok to use the title USN(ret)?
This may all sound dumb, but I'm struggling to accept any of this and I didn't join the Navy for a Medical retirement but to retire after 20 years.
Thanks for the help!
Retirement
Navy
PTSD
Disabled Veteran
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 113
0
0
0
0
0
0
No matter. You're in better than I was.
Medical discharge after 5.5 years of service with 20% disability for "distuance o.F conscience, no eiteolgy found. Then upped to 30% so I could go to college. 9.5 years after discharge, and numerous VAMC stays, the VA finally found out that I was misdiagnosed and I was put on 100% service connected diabilaty.
Medical discharge after 5.5 years of service with 20% disability for "distuance o.F conscience, no eiteolgy found. Then upped to 30% so I could go to college. 9.5 years after discharge, and numerous VAMC stays, the VA finally found out that I was misdiagnosed and I was put on 100% service connected diabilaty.
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
I understand your conflict very well. I myself was medically retired at 19 years and struggled daily at the end of my career with using a cane or even parking in a handicapped spot while in uniform.
As far as being considered USN(Ret) or "stolen valor", that sir is as Master Chief said on your own conscious. I fought the same monsters and accepted it because every morning I wake up and do not put my uniform on I still must grab my cane, ask my wife for help, take my 25 medications, go to my medical appointments and use a wheelchair. This reminds me that I served with so much pride I accomplished my Navy mission at all costs. So IMO you earned that title wear it with pride.
As far as being considered USN(Ret) or "stolen valor", that sir is as Master Chief said on your own conscious. I fought the same monsters and accepted it because every morning I wake up and do not put my uniform on I still must grab my cane, ask my wife for help, take my 25 medications, go to my medical appointments and use a wheelchair. This reminds me that I served with so much pride I accomplished my Navy mission at all costs. So IMO you earned that title wear it with pride.
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
PO2 Little, Absolutely!!! You should feel Proud of Your Honorable Service and the fact that you are fortunate to have lived through your medical issue in order to Retire!!!! Well Done!!! Be Proud!!! You earned and deserve this!!! You are NOT a Failure by ending your Career early in this way!!! May God Bless You and Family Everyday! Doc Bradshaw
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
IMO. Any time a member of the armed forces retires, there are guidelines that must be met. I don't care if you served 6 months or were forced out due to your age. If you met the requirements for retirement, you can and should be proud of your military service. If you are retired military, I salute you! Thank you for a job well done, and for your sacrifice!
FYI. I am now a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force.
God bless you.
FYI. I am now a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force.
God bless you.
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
None of us wanted to get a med. discharge but unfortunately as I'm sure all will agree sometimes in life "Shite happens." I was med. discharged almost 30 years ago at a 100% service connected. Never, ever have I once not been proud to call myself a Veteran! Neither should you or anybody else. I would also like to say thank you for your service and all that you have done for this country. You Sir are a true Hero and don't ever think anything different!! If you ever need someone to talk to, give me a yell.
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
Hey Shipmate you did the time it is not your fault the med board declared you retired, you are retired you earned the title wear it!!
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
The fact that you even asked about stolen valor tells me all I need to know about you. Welcome to USN (Ret)...Thanks for your service!
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
Your a "wounded warrior!" What's not to be proud of?? You have a certified service connected injury. Your wife will now be guaranteed some of your retirement if she outlives you. You have NOTHING to be ashamed of.
HMC Johnny S. Guido, USN(ret)
HMC Johnny S. Guido, USN(ret)
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
Always be proud and yes I think you should call yourself Retired. You deserve the honor and you gave all you had.
(0)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google