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

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 23:25:14 -0400

I need more answers.

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

SSG Jeremy Kohlwes — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 23:38:50 -0400

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

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 05:51:20 -0400

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

GySgt Bill Smith — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:08:16 -0400

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

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 11:12:37 -0400

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

CPT Mark Gonzalez — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 11:16:07 -0400

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

SGT Paul Mackay — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 20:54:04 -0400

depends on number of years in.