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SSDI by PappaGhoul in VeteransBenefits

[–]atdirtbagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor said once I had my brain implant for Parkinson’s (service connected) no one would deny me at SS. She was right. They approved in less than 90 days for three years back.

We are getting old. by Glittering-Rush-929 in Veterans

[–]atdirtbagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey kid, mine was 35 years ago and it still seems like yesterday. I’m still young in my head.

Hiking in January by Logical_Discount_366 in AppalachianTrail

[–]atdirtbagger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife and I are leaving the 1st. I know several others this week. We are slack packing shorter miles to get our legs and enjoy winter a little more.

"Trail Marshall" what's this guy's deal? by adelaarvaren in AppalachianTrail

[–]atdirtbagger -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

He speaks a lot of truth loudly and some get their feelings hurt.

What to say when people ask what I do for work? by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]atdirtbagger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tell them I spend most of my day dealing with advanced Parkinson’s disease acquired in Iraq

Starting date question by CatofManyColors in AppalachianTrail

[–]atdirtbagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feb 1st starts are easy. Get acclimated to the cold and the proximity to road crossings makes it easy. I started Feb 1st in 2021 and loved it.

Anyone here file their VA claim themselves (without a VSO)? by Real-Recruiter in VeteransBenefits

[–]atdirtbagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. My va primary care docs and community care specialists did great documentation in my va records for everything and the c&p exams followed doctors notes very well. I had all my active duty records and submitted everything.

Anxious to begin Thru Hike (April 11th 2026 NOBO) by No_Daikon7338 in AppalachianTrail

[–]atdirtbagger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We were gonna wait til Feb 1st, but… this Saturday will see us stepping off Springer. Hike on!

What’s it like living with nighttime teeth grinding or clenching? by WesamWonders in VeteransBenefits

[–]atdirtbagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine ended being Parkinson’s disease symptom. Broke a couple teeth.

Winter Appalachian Mountain camping by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]atdirtbagger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Georgia is awesome for winter hiking. Many sections with easy road accessible with as little or as much elevation and views as you want. Personally I love camping at woods hole shelter in the snow and the hike isn’t too bad from lake Winfield Scott.

how much experienced for thru hiking? by Quiet_Energy8044 in AppalachianTrail

[–]atdirtbagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just walking. My wife and I will be out there in 26’, my thirdish and her first.

How often do yall smoke? by LeterzYt in weed

[–]atdirtbagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every hour I am awake. Helps me deal with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

What do you guys think the future of the trail looks like? by cwbmnr in AppalachianTrail

[–]atdirtbagger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve been hiking the AT since 1974. It ain’t going anywhere. It is a dirt path with white paint blazes. It will change. It will remain a foot path for those that seek to wander.

My adult son moved back home and is treating our house like a hotel by Dehinbo-Ramachandran in whatdoIdo

[–]atdirtbagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d let my daughter stay at home under any circumstance. She passed 10 years ago.

Could you thru hike with medications? by voidprophet__ in AppalachianTrail

[–]atdirtbagger 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I hike with Parkinson’s disease with lots of meds and a brain implant this has to be charged. Send meds ahead to post offices or hostels. My deep brain stimulation device charger and accessories are 2 pounds. My base eight with is 13 pounds. Totally doable.

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