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Originally Posted by Dan40
I got evaced to the USAF hospital in the Philippines. There a great Doc put my foot back together and today all I've got is a tiny bit of a weather toe, otherwise no problems. Thats the plus side
The minus side is that there was a possibility of some disability. But Uncle Sam said I would have to stay in service for 6 to 9 months past my discharge date for the case and amount of disability to be decided. OR I could sign off on any disability claim and get out 5 months early. I knew I was OK so I took my exit. What about others less fortunate? Went to the VA a couple of years ago, looking for drug coverage only. Applied for coverage, rejected! No wound related problems and I made too much money and owned too much property. I had no idea I was so well to do.   Sure don't remember money and/or property being part of the original deal though. But who remembers much about the 60's. |
I don't know about the money being part of it, but I did the VA thing (much later than you though) and I get a monthly check for my disability rating. I had to pay back the disability that the Navy gave me, and that took about 10 years of the VA checks before I started getting my checks. Not a whole lot ($123/month) but it is at least an acknowledgment of my injuries.