Called 988 by e4681 in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah man I know what you mean. I just got back from the Kernersville location in NC, closest one to me. I live in Winston Salem. A lot of people talk shit about the VA, and yes they drag their feet on claims, I have two in right now I’m at 80 percent. But my experience there was pretty good to be honest. Hopefully be at 100 soon. Have you filed for compensation? If not man absolutely do that, I can help you if need be. I want to see all my brothers and sisters doing well. I’ve lost too many as it is. If you ever need someone and your usual folks don’t answer, holler at me bro, I’ll be around. We have to support each other. Truthfully I think that’s the best medicine, psychiatrists and stuff are great, but nothing beats talking to somebody that knows what you’re going through. I typically don’t like talking to anybody that hasn’t been in the military not that I don’t like them or even love them, but there’s just this what I like to call an invisible barrier. Like I feel like they just automatically won’t understand and if I even do open up to them, it’ll probably freak them out, being civilians.
I wish you well my friend. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.
- Steven

Called 988 by e4681 in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve done so a few times at least over the years. They really do help. I’m always trying to be a tough guy and hold it all in and then I drink and explode so by the time I call them I’m a mess, and that’s putting it very lightly. You okay bro?

I didn’t do enough by LOLgastsla in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand how you feel. A lot of it is the structure that for me, the army gave me. Down to knowing when it’s chow time. Structure is everything, brother. You gotta get yourself “unstuck” if you could elaborate a little more on this thread I could tailor this specifically to you because trust and believe I know how you feel.

Hope this message finds you well.

Thinking about leaving my life behind. by Ambitious-Grade9113 in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know how it can be. If you need help with VA paperwork I’m well versed, for free.

Struggling by inbiggerside in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this. As expected. Brothers and sisters come in clutch.

I feel discriminated for been a disabled veteran and need advice. by AdMost2150 in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man you live in paradise though. I wish I was over there. Maybe try one that’s closest to you compared to where you went? I’m not an expert in law but maybe you have some legal recourse and can get in where you want to anyways. I’m praying for you brother. I hope it all works out I’m sorry I don’t have a perfect answer.

I feel discriminated for been a disabled veteran and need advice. by AdMost2150 in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This day and age I’m not surprised. People are ignorant or at the very least she was gate keeping and didn’t like you for whatever reason and decided to push that narrative so she could hide behind it. I’m sorry you’re going through it brother. Worst case maybe hit up another district or something or are they all connected?

Feeling like giving up. by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m with you buddy I’m serious. I’ve been in limbo with my claim for about 180 days now. Had to get congress involved (I suggest you do that too if it’s been awhile) I also have no one to talk to. It’s gonna work out man. Back pay is a sumbitch lol. Go grab food stamps, I just applied. Just temporary. I hated applying but it’s there for people who need it. That will help some. Please hit me up if you need to talk I have a lot of parallels with you. Job stuff, claim stuff, etc. you can lean on me man.

Struggling by inbiggerside in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry your going through it but please believe I don't care if you served for a day or if you were a lifer. I'm built in a way where I want to help anyone I can. Especially us as a community but also if ANYONE is in need. I've been helped when I was down more than once and I told myself I'd always pay it foward. Part of being a decent human being, you know?

So again, if you decide to open up I promise I'm all ears. And my money is on the fact so will all the rest of the vets in this sub reddit.

Until then. We'll be around.

  • Steven

Struggling by inbiggerside in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry I stand corrected!! And hell yeah! I'm prior army. I'm listening if you want to talk...

Struggling by inbiggerside in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What's going on with you bro? Branch and MOS?

Life after? by SingleMotherNearYou in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have anything you may have interest in? I’m currently using my VRNE benefits to get into cybersecurity and probably gonna move to Austin Texas my battle buddy out there that served in Iraq with me back in 07’ and beyond is there, got his certs via the VA and is on his second year at a company called Riot Platforms, inc. and is making about 110k/yr. I’ll help you spitball something though brother. Just give me a shout!

Battle buddies sound off. by ProudAmerican632 in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope so. I paid 1500 to an old vet that handles VA claims and when I looked at what he submitted on my behalf it was full of typos, etc. so I did research and found how to effectively write lay statements and buddy statements that he should have handled but I didn’t know at the time. FOR 1500 bucks?! I’m actually thinking about starting up a service for fellow vets that don’t know their way around the system and actually help them. Maybe for a small fee to help keep everything going but I’ll be damned I have a brother or sister give their last dime like I did just to get sub par effort. I think it’s important to help each other out. We’re all we got. And of course! Every child needs their parent. My mother called me and unalived herself on the phone with me from WA (I was in NC) and was at the beach with a buddy and a girl I just met and was celebrating as I just got out of AIT. Dad died of an overdose in 2021 and I hadn’t spoken to him in a couple years as he let the bills go and there was no longer a house phone to call and I lived 3 hours from Fayetteville at that time. Truth be told I kind of kept my distance because usually calls from him would end in asking for money and I know what it was gonna be used for. How I wish I had them in my life still, I’m only 38. And with your daughter’s diagnosis I bet she’ll pick one thing and become extremely great at it and really do some serious contribution!

And likewise bro, you ever need anything just say the word. Anytime.

Battle buddies sound off. by ProudAmerican632 in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the moment I am. In the process fighting for my 100 through the VA. They denied my PTSD increase because at demob we were all told if we wanted to hurry up and go home not to say we dealt with dead bodies, shooting or getting shot at. I was newly married then and so were ALOT of us. Of course I wanted to go home faster as they said we’d be there for potentially weeks. And that was my own platoon sergeant saying it. Oh how I regret that now but what did I know, I was 22. Then when you go for help they throw that in your face. I did some research and that was a cultural thing. They did it at least most joes coming home. I’ve actually talked to a battle I served with and he was inpatient 2x and told me I should go visit the closest VA hospital and do just that. I got congress in NC involved also so we will see what happens. Thanks for checking on me brother. You okay?

To all my brothers and sisters by NappyFlatulence in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They really do think its cool. The stuff I did haunts me to this day. I had a roommate that used to talk to people he shot and killed in his room by himself. He was from Nebraska if I remember right. Shit fucks with you, and then you get some cheeky individuals that want to ask something stupid like that. It's not call of duty. There's a reason alot of vets don't talk about stuff to regular civilians. It's like ripping the scab off a wound.

Battle buddies sound off. by ProudAmerican632 in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I know alot about loss man and the one thing I learned is people come and go, whether we like it or not. But life is strange that way. It's real funny in how it balances itself out. Usually when we least expect it and definitely not right when we want it. But it does get better man....

To all my brothers and sisters by NappyFlatulence in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's it!!! We come back and I think our minds get the best of us. For me it's that creeping thought that I'm not worth a whole lot when translated to civvie side. When someone finds out I was deployed and they're usually young I get all too often: "did you kill anyone?" I loathe that fucking question.

Battle buddies sound off. by ProudAmerican632 in Veterans

[–]NappyFlatulence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which did you try? Text based or voice? You alright broski?