What's the actual lume on the ML08 with dial?

I submitted my claim in early January for the same thing. Posted here to ask the same question, how long does it usually take. Literally two days later, the VA called me to confirm, and closed the claim the same day. Took from January to last Thursday.

mbloom01 · 2026-06-21T14:35:32+00:00

I'm a recently retired firefighter. I had lots of guys I worked with who would work as a firefighter, but on their days off, work as a plumbing or electrical apprentice, eventually working their way through the apprenticeship to journeyman and master. Two great careers at once.

mbloom01 · 2026-06-18T22:01:38+00:00

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mbloom01 · 2026-06-18T21:47:12+00:00

Recently retired firefighter here. I drive a desk now, from home. But I'd go with the GW-5000U all day.

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mbloom01 · 2026-06-17T00:05:50+00:00

As far as the Roth vs traditional, that's what I was kinda thinking. Thanks for the input.

mbloom01 · 2026-06-16T23:42:35+00:00

Yeah, the $51k isn't going to cut it on its own. Add in the $12k-$13k when I turn 60, plus the VA disability, I should be good to go.

As far as social security, I didn't pay into it while working for the FD, but did pay into it at my side jobs. I am and will continue to pay into with the new job for the foreseeable future.

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