Why are non-comnat injuries limited to 75%
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Because until recently that the maximum percentage a soldier could retire at for years of service.
Combat injuries are under the same constriants......100% DOD Disabilites = 75% Retirement Pay..... the major difference is taxable or non taxable. 
Every member deserves the same level of care, combat or not. The separation (between combat vs non-combat) is taxable percentage, which is where combat injury compensation is non taxable, resulting in a higher amount of compensation (as Braveheart stated). Many people are injured in combat zones, but not as a direct instrumentality of war. I have direct combat related injuries, as well as injuries I sustained in a combat zone not under fire, and I don't feel that I deserve any better care than any other member. But then, it really doesn't matter what we feel, as the decisions are made by the board/VA, etc.
Not to discredit your purple hearts from IED's but every soldier, sailor airman and marine deserves the highest level of care. your in a rush so you can attend school but just started the process in November. Others have waited longer MUCH longer for far worse injuries that render them incapable of self care much less school or work. Like many on these forums have learned over time, I suggest you humble yourself and drop the self entitlement crap.
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I suggest we end this talk about comparisons between whose conditions are more "deserving" than others. It is fine to ask questions about entitlements and the treatment of conditions under the law and regulations. Not okay to take on someone else's situation and go after whether you merit more than someone else. Here is why:
The purpose of this site is to help people with their own situations and how the government will adjudicate their case. When we go after each other and turn it into a member vs. member situation rather than a member v. government situation, we weaken our strength. Infighting is the best way to distract from the only issue that matters- servicemembers getting what they are due and having a fair adjudication of their case. If folks want to argue amongst each other, I suggest you trade emails and take it up somewhere else.
The purpose of this site is to help people with their own situations and how the government will adjudicate their case. When we go after each other and turn it into a member vs. member situation rather than a member v. government situation, we weaken our strength. Infighting is the best way to distract from the only issue that matters- servicemembers getting what they are due and having a fair adjudication of their case. If folks want to argue amongst each other, I suggest you trade emails and take it up somewhere else.
I apologize for not clarifying what I said, but I do believe the system could be fixed if the military prioritized the combat wounded and then handled injuries do to service. But I am in no way entitled and find it insulting that someone would say that, I have asked to be allowed to be be released prior to recieving my findings, and even called the VA to deny my findings, becuase I volunteered and dont believe that I deserve anything for the injuries sustained...and trust me I know people have it worse than I do, I have dragged body parts off the battle field.
But I agree with Jason, let us move on. Accept my apology or not this site is not for arguments sake.
But I agree with Jason, let us move on. Accept my apology or not this site is not for arguments sake.
I took the statement the way the other took it as well but I will take it that it wasn't written well and drop that part. I'm hoping what I wrote doesn't offend anyone because that was not my intention either.
I believe there is a priority system at the VA, not sure about DoD, for those who were injured in combat. There is a problem if you have read a lot of these posts where the DoD will not diagnosis people with PTSD but will just say they have depression or anxiety issues. This is being done in all branches of service and service members are taking it on the chin for doing their duty. I believe we all volunteered, some have never been to war and fought not to go but that is another story. If you are entitle to compensation, I would encourage you to apply. You don't know what tomorrow might bring and those issues could become much worse. I beat myself up daily for letting myself down and was medically retired, I did not want to go and I still wanted to deploy eventhough I have all these issues and knew I was no longer a benefit to the military. I swallowed my pride and take SSDI for my family, still waiting for the VA findings because I'm legacy and it has only been 7 months since I filed. Having been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan has taken a toll on my family as well, my wife had already had huge problems prior. My wife has very recently had to quit her job and had surgery on saturday again. Sometimes I think she is worse off than I am and we have an 8 yr old son. I've reached out to the VA for help 6 months ago for help in getting a job and am still waiting for that as well. If you would like to ask more specific question, please start a conversation. Life sucks but I keep telling myself things could be so much worse and how lucky I am. Someday I will get my VA claim completed. I'm nopt looking for pity and please don't try to one up me because I'll agree to a hang nail that you are probably worse off than me, not to be mean because it is only an example.
I believe there is a priority system at the VA, not sure about DoD, for those who were injured in combat. There is a problem if you have read a lot of these posts where the DoD will not diagnosis people with PTSD but will just say they have depression or anxiety issues. This is being done in all branches of service and service members are taking it on the chin for doing their duty. I believe we all volunteered, some have never been to war and fought not to go but that is another story. If you are entitle to compensation, I would encourage you to apply. You don't know what tomorrow might bring and those issues could become much worse. I beat myself up daily for letting myself down and was medically retired, I did not want to go and I still wanted to deploy eventhough I have all these issues and knew I was no longer a benefit to the military. I swallowed my pride and take SSDI for my family, still waiting for the VA findings because I'm legacy and it has only been 7 months since I filed. Having been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan has taken a toll on my family as well, my wife had already had huge problems prior. My wife has very recently had to quit her job and had surgery on saturday again. Sometimes I think she is worse off than I am and we have an 8 yr old son. I've reached out to the VA for help 6 months ago for help in getting a job and am still waiting for that as well. If you would like to ask more specific question, please start a conversation. Life sucks but I keep telling myself things could be so much worse and how lucky I am. Someday I will get my VA claim completed. I'm nopt looking for pity and please don't try to one up me because I'll agree to a hang nail that you are probably worse off than me, not to be mean because it is only an example.
Jeep Freak, I made the decision the same because I was denied SFAS do to injuries, but I had to make the best choice to move on because I no longer benefit the military. We love our country, we just hope they show the same appreciation when we humbly step back. I think you need to get in touch with the DAV?
Does anyone know how long it takes to get a 199 after the VA finishes your claim?
Does anyone know how long it takes to get a 199 after the VA finishes your claim?
Expect about 1-2 months depending on where you are at.