With an 80% rating, is it right that I am being medically discharged from the GA Army NG (rather than being medically retired)?

2016-04-13T23:25:14-04:00

I need more answers.

Response by SSG Jeremy Kohlwes made Apr 13 at 2016 11:38 PM

2016-04-13T23:38:50-04:00

Depends on what the ratings are for, medical history, circumstances. Your best bet would be to talk to a VSO that can look at your case and better advise you.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 14 at 2016 5:51 AM

2016-04-14T05:51:20-04:00

It depends on many factors, who issued your rating and what the medical issue is, the circumstances surrounding your illness/injury and the length of service among other things? For medical retirement from service the bar is much higher. You should speak to your VA rep or the DAV, VFW or other support agency. You can start by reading the policy's/regulations associated with medical retirement.

Good luck

Response by GySgt Bill Smith made Apr 14 at 2016 10:08 AM

2016-04-14T10:08:16-04:00

Do you want to stay in the NG or are you just trying to get a retirement? If you are trying to stay in the NG than fight the medical discharge, if you are trying to get paid for your injuries that is what the VA disability compensation is for.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Apr 14 at 2016 11:12 AM

2016-04-14T11:12:37-04:00

Don't you need longevity or combat related for medical retirement from the service?

Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Apr 14 at 2016 11:16 AM

2016-04-14T11:16:07-04:00

There is a difference between a dod and va rating. An 80% would have to be multiple conditions under the va scale. So a discharge could be perfectly legit, but educate yourself thru the va as most people currently serving have limited knowledge on these issues.

Response by SGT Paul Mackay made Apr 14 at 2016 8:54 PM

2016-04-14T20:54:04-04:00

depends on number of years in.