Question for Military Vets
I suffered several non combat related injuries in Iraq while mobilized in the reserves. I'm going to miss a month or two of work after the VA performs corrective surgery. My health insurance will not pay short term disability because it was service related. Any way I can get compensation through the VA of some sort ? I hate the thought of no pay for eight weeks. I'm missing enough work as ir is just going to the VA appointments. TIA...Joe
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Put in a claim to the VA for Temporary 100% disability. Make sure they know this is service connected. 0 -
Yes you can but you may not get it for awhile (ie you will get back paid). It would be at your active duty pay grade.
Personally if I was you I would put in for VA disability compensation that would run for the rest of your life. You can do this by going to see a service officer with the DAV, VFW, or one of the other veterans service organizations.
If you injuries are bad enuff to need reconstructive surgery I can assure you you are eligable for VA disability compansation.0 -
quote:Originally posted by sarge_3ad
Put in a claim to the VA for Temporary 100% disability. Make sure they know this is service connected.
good point sarge I didn't think of the temparary 100%.
I still think he should apply for a permanent rating as well though.0 -
Thanks guys, I'll do that. 0
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