Recent content by Stearno

Thanks Mike...

I didn't even think of the VFW or Legion. As far as combat related goes i don't know, but I wouldn't think so. I'm a Flight Engineer on C-5 aircraft. As such, we are constantly doing missions in theatre, but never really deployed. Although I was routinely gone more than 200 days annually, it...

Argh, too much to do. I guess I was supposed to have a briefing about this stuff within ten days of the diagnosis (back in Apr) but only found out last week they were adjuticating this today, Sept 11 (how appropriately ironic). I got it postponed due to their screwup until Oct 2nd or 9th. Now I...

OK, figured out Ch 35...looks like you have to be 100% for that...

Thanks, what are Ch. 35 benefits? Is there a place that spells all these things out in one location? I read on someone else's post that if you are unable to do your job on the outside (I guess the FAA doesn't like diabetics either), the VA has programs to retrain you for something else. Does...

New question. Assuming I get medically retired at 40%. Would that mean a retirement check of E-7 @23yrs=$2470ish + 40% more=$988ish? Further assume I get to 50% VA, spouse + 2 kids under 18 and an 18 yr old in college = $1093 Would I get both of those? Regarding the VA rate table, could I claim...

I am an active duty E-7 w/22.5 yrs in service in a flying AFSC. Recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and facing an MEB, I'm not sure what to expect or what direction I want it to go. I take 4 injections daily, have a restricted diet, and am phohibited from strenuous activity. I've also had...