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While I agree to most of what Paul says I think alot of the problem is the mentality in the CoC. I myself got out before it went to a medical release, a huge part due to the way I was treated because of physical disabilities that although not visible were there. After many years of jumping I have arthritis in every major joint and degenerative disc disease. Because it was not visible I was considered a slacker and being a WO you get crap from above and disrespect from below. I did four tours and there was no fanfare about what we did, Afghanistan has brought to light alot of problems that have never been dealt with before.
I have some issues with VA as I am sure many do and I find that being released and not medically has caused me alot of problems with getting help from VA.
My biggest complaint is with serving members receiving VA help and then going on tour to Afghanistan. If you are fit enough to go on tour then you do not need VA help. I have voiced this to people at VA and am always told it doesn't happen but I personally know people doing it.
Paul I wish you well in your future endeavours and keep up the fight
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I have some issues with VA as I am sure many do and I find that being released and not medically has caused me alot of problems with getting help from VA.
My biggest complaint is with serving members receiving VA help and then going on tour to Afghanistan. If you are fit enough to go on tour then you do not need VA help. I have voiced this to people at VA and am always told it doesn't happen but I personally know people doing it.
Paul I wish you well in your future endeavours and keep up the fight
edit to clarify thread title