Recent content by breamo

I have had a fusion done as well as another back surgery. The range of motion test is huge when it comes to your disability rating, without a lot of ROM your percentage raises. I believe the exact percentges is under the spine and back section of this forum. As of right now I am being...

Hey man, a few things that may help you is just knowin that high of a rating, I believe you will get a very substantial check every month from the va. You can also hit up school and collect the housing stipend. These plus what the other folks are saying will hopefully help pit your mind a...

If you can be PT tested while on convalescent leave? I am recovering from back surgery and supervision is insisting on me doing a pt test. I am exempt I think from everything but the waist... And um I've sorta put on some pounds while recovering. Thanks friends! Bream

Since I just found out I will be getting 50 percent permanent retirement, am I eligible for a retirement ceremony? I have a little over 11 years in now.

Well I got my results! 50 percent permanent retirement!!

Congrats again to those who have received their results! Unfortunately I still have heard nothing, I have not lost hope yet though!

Well I talked to peblo today and still nothing, so tomorrow I have an appt with my congressman office to see if they can do something. Hopefully they can

Yay! We are down to the final 4! Let's keep out fingers crossed, and congrats to all the winners so far this month!

Congrats to everyone that got their results today!! I didn't hear anything but there is hope!! Sharifa, can you appeal that. Also who wa saying you can get untaxed severance if the va rates you as well? Thank you! Bream

Awesome! I am very happy for you and your family! Good luck to ya!

I never even thought about these people taking leave.... If they are that far behind they houldnt be allowed to take leave...If my work isn't done I can't take leave, but I forgot, rules only apply to things that don't benefit the normal individual.: )

Congrats!!! It's sorta like hitting the lottery huh? I sure hope you got what you wanted bro!

Hey all, thank you to everyone for the great words of encouragement.. They truely do help! I seem to be doing pretty good on recovery, yesterday I slept pretty much all day an caught up on rest. They said I might leave on Monday or Tuesday but I'm in no big hurry to be honest. Other than...