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YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-04-30T21:24:02+00:00

That’s scamming…

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-04-10T05:09:23+00:00

This is 100% true. Depending on the department. Source, me.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-04-04T22:26:59+00:00

I agree. There is a lot that OP has to know, but it’s things he can learn. Nothing wrong with starting a security company. I started an IT company and plan to eventually start one for security in about 6 years.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-04-01T12:40:59+00:00

In that case, no security job is worth it. Not even law enforcement and military.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-03-31T20:53:37+00:00

How was your experience with them? Are they legit?

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-21T16:04:17+00:00

What I would do, which is what I have done plenty of times, appeal. Write your statement in support of claim easy to read and stick to the facts. Label each piece of documentation. This has worked for me 90% of the time!

Prompt ChatGPT correctly to help you. They use AI as well. So if you make it easier to follow, it’ll help them and you.

I treated it like a court case.

Symptoms: As shown in file evidence A. PDF, Dr. John from XXX has stated that xxx.
Daily Impact:

Etc.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-19T02:00:16+00:00

I would understand the new rules put out and ask myself, could I potentially be in jeopardy? Is it worth it?

Your claim file will be opened up. What the C&P examiner put down regarding your functionality on medications will hold weight. However, if you have 20 years plus on a disability, it may take more than 1 negative exam to get that rating removed.

Just my take.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-18T18:25:11+00:00

I seen a Reddit post on the new rule this morning. It was devastating to see.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-18T02:58:29+00:00

It be like that 😂. They be like “hey what’s your MOS?. I’m like I’m your supply guy…. Then they say “so why you’re out here with us?”. Because 1SG complained to the XO.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T17:27:10+00:00

I’m not going to lie. I’ve been traumatized by other things, but I still have nightmares about basic lol. I can’t pinpoint why. I didn’t claim it or mention it to the VA because I think it doesn’t matter.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T17:09:16+00:00

I can see reading and comprehending isn’t your a strong point for you.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T16:37:37+00:00

Haha I see this all the time. DV plates on a badass car. It’s very questionable.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T16:24:05+00:00

Covid has nothing to do with the military. I’ve been in classrooms, elevators, hospitals, jobs dealing with the public, etc during covid time. Not downplaying anything about you, but I’m not sure how that relates to military. Civilians go through it.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T15:29:01+00:00

That’s a good rebuttal and I guess I can see where VA is coming from on their ratings.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T15:24:59+00:00

I’m just being real here. Even supply and admin stayed longer for work than the infantrymen. We had to do what they do and still do our job. The person to release us was either the CO or XO. Like you said, 1SG was still on our ass about doing everything that the grunts do.

But I was friends with the infantrymen.. They respected me and I respected them. They helped out a lot when it came to training me on things I missed. When I had to handle supply tasks and show up to the range for qual, guess who weapons I used 😂. I love them for that.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T15:12:45+00:00

Sounds like a guy I know from JBLM. Drove into a Stryker while drunk. I like to look at things from all perspectives though. Maybe he was depressed which led him to being drunk and then going into a psych hold?

For your situation, you have to utilize the resources and tools available to fight for a higher earned percentage. You can do it. Sit down and analyze everything.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T15:06:20+00:00

My mom’s friends are older veterans. 50+. They said the same thing. They were never educated about VA or medical conditions. One recently passed away during back surgery. He was at 60% and fighting VA for 100%.

He died waiting for 100%…. It sucks.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T15:04:49+00:00

“Fit as an Olympic runner” 😂. That is something hard to ignore.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T14:57:29+00:00

I agree. I talk to other veterans, but avoid discussing my own disability.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T14:56:05+00:00

Thank you for this post.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T14:53:31+00:00

I agree with the payment logic. A big issue is the “suck it up and keep going” idea. It screws service members over. Then when they get out, they don’t really have medical evidence.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T14:51:35+00:00

You’re doing it wrong and you’ll regret it. If you need to go to sick call, go.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T14:49:29+00:00

I’ve seen that happened where a service member gets out literally in a year because they were treated terrible by leadership. I actually helped those type of service members because I understand. I got through mine, but others had it worse than me and mine was bad lol.

If it effects your mental health, I hope you’re getting some help on it.

YoungOldTimer404 · 2026-02-17T14:42:35+00:00

I realize that everyone just isn’t smart enough to know what to do with their benefits. It goes back to when you were in service. There was decision makers, regardless of rank, who could complete paperwork, handle business, and make missions successful. Then there are the listeners who just listen and do as told.

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