Intro and some background on me
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Some of them are better then others for sure, but there could definitely be improvements in the transition from active duty to getting care at the VA. Unfortunately there’s been so many vets who have killed them selves right at the damn VA’s. Of course it’s on us to seek care but some places have a couple month wait to even be seen by psych.
Luckily they are improving the programs slowly, can’t remember the name of the program now but if the VA can’t see you within 30 days they will pay for you to see a regular civilian doc. The biggest thing is just that transition, as well as the lack of dental.
I was lucky too with my VA, once I did get care I ended up with a pretty good doctor and therapist and they treat me pretty good. As for ratings that’s another animal, I started off at 20% and ended up at 100 (employable) around 4 years later. I’ve seen guys get denied any compensation that had injuries worse then mine, so however the rating system works it doesn’t fully make sense to me.
I’m glad you’ve had a good experience with them.
Luckily they are improving the programs slowly, can’t remember the name of the program now but if the VA can’t see you within 30 days they will pay for you to see a regular civilian doc. The biggest thing is just that transition, as well as the lack of dental.
I was lucky too with my VA, once I did get care I ended up with a pretty good doctor and therapist and they treat me pretty good. As for ratings that’s another animal, I started off at 20% and ended up at 100 (employable) around 4 years later. I’ve seen guys get denied any compensation that had injuries worse then mine, so however the rating system works it doesn’t fully make sense to me.
I’m glad you’ve had a good experience with them.
Yes good buddy A mine has a legit warwound and gets less then me…funny thing is a know a lotta guys that bitch, but yet aren’t proactive in seeking help or seek it out to late… and suicide is a choice made by the individual not by anyone else if that’s what they wanna do then so be it.
Ironside
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I forgot to mention that but if you do have any forum related issues you can reach out to me or to @Islandswole
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If you have sponsor issues or questions you can reach out to @Bigmurph
Islandswole
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Thanks bro I always forget to say that.
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@Ironside alright brother, appreciate it. Who’s the admin here anyway? Just curious, and are you 3 the only mods? I know it’s a smaller community then some so guessing less staff.
@Islandswole thanks man.
@Islandswole thanks man.
KoJacked11
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Welcome to UGM! I can relate to the drug use! Similar story, cancer in my femur bone and same ending! Glad u are here!
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Islandswole
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@KoJacked11 thanks brother, glad to hear you found the better side yourself! I take it the cancer is under control?
@Ironside thanks for chain of command.
@Ironside thanks for chain of command.
KoJacked11
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2008 was a bad year for me too @KoJacked11, glad you’re in remission and doing better!!!
Trentrip24
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@AceTek glad your picking things back up man. I got hooked on pain pills and drank myself into Oblivion after some injuries last year. The injuries just helped kick my drinking into hypermode. Getting back into the swing of things myself. 9 months clean 3 months back in the gym. @KoJacked11 awesome to hear about you come back as well brother. Keep kicking ass.
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@Trentrip24 I’m glad you found the way man, alcohol was a big part of my issue too but it was the opiates that took the longest to kick.
Congrats on your clean time too, your closing in on a year and that’s HUGE!!!
Congrats on your clean time too, your closing in on a year and that’s HUGE!!!
MormonMuscle
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Welcome :+1:t2:
