carnelli53

The experiences I have had over the past 4.5 yrs on TDRL and those experiences of my friends who were also wounded are shameful. Im sure after reading just a few posts on this forum that my experiences are not unique.

Carnelli, thanks for what your doing here on this forum. My concern is with the TDRL process specifically Ivan Walks and Associates. I was wondering if you or any other reader had info on legal courses of action that could be collectively taken against either IWA or the entity that contracted them to handle the TDRL process.

unable to open your latest posting re: Lawmakers look to restrict medical discharges. Says I am not authorized to open this posting.

Dear Carnelli53:

I added a posting on 15 APR and need some moderators to weigh in as I have a deadline. Have a telephonic call coming in on Monday and need to be prepared. HELP!
nwlivewire

iava.org has an electronic petition for Servicemembers and others to sign that is being forwarded to Congress for the enactment of inprovements in disability benefits.

I signed the IAVA petition and would like you to review it as well. If you think this is a good thing (I do), would you please be so kind as to reference that link in an "all-call" messgae on this web site? This non-profit org (IAVA) is a new organizational arm for Iraq and A-Stan vets. They push issues before the Congress that need attention for this group of vets. They are rapidly becoming a vocal arm and adjunct to the VET for getting their issues visiblized to the folks on the Hill.

Thanks! We need all the support we can get.
SFC D. L. Clark aka nwlivewire

Greetings everyone,
I posted this in the wrongs area initially I think.
I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to get back in after a MMRB stated a Soldier was unfit.
I was medically retired at 40% in April 2009. I had 8.2 years on AD. I have been fighting with the VA to get my rating to 100%. Needless to say it has been tough. The Va currently has my rating at 70%. I would not worry about the findings if I were getting concurrent disability, but I am not.
I would not worry about the rating and amount I was getting either - if I had a job. The economy is tough right now.
My question is this: Does anyone know of a way to get a waiver to get back on AD? I could not pass an entrance physical, but my forced medical retirement has caused such a great financial burden on my family that I have to do something. Does anyone have any advice or does anyone know how I can accomplish this?

So yes I have had the surgury so what do u think is going to happen now since I have a MEB appointment soon.

Hey, thank you so much for your response. I was wondering if you could give me the long answer to that question :) I appreciate the help, makes going through this bullshit a little easier when there are people out there willing to help.....sadly the same cant be said for my chain of command.

Could you possibly render some sage advice to a confused Soldier. Please!?
Redskull338 (aka Spc. H)

My son will be deploying to FOB Hammer very soon. Do you know anyone who is over there presently who can give a report of the quality of life there? I've read that there is remodeling underway. Do they plan to address the air pollution problems or will it be worse than ever as my son arrives? I appreciate any advice on this.

I was at FOB Hammer and would very much like to receive a copy of the scanned memo you mentioned concerning lead exposure and manganese. Please send to mstennis7@yahoo.com. Thank you for your assistance and research in this matter it is greatly appreciated.

I was at FOB Hammer for about 15 months and was wondering if you could please send me a copy of the scanned memo you have regarding the manganese and lead exposure we may have received.

I hav e ?, I'm in a PDRL List with 60%, Now 100% Va Total and Permanent, I was in Service for a total of 15 years. Do I qualify for my Retirement pay and my Va compensation?

Hi, How are you today? I'm new in this site.

hey how do i pm u

Hey could you help me with my question on combat related severance pay for a recruit? I mean am I not active duty because im a recruit or what. Thanks

hey. i have no clue how to pm you, and i have a feeling that i still didn't get it right.. but i guess this works anyways! i'm still nervous that for some reason i won't be able to get out medically. they've been having me do numerous things such as sweeping for an hour and a half and when i show them my profile, i get yelled at. if i cannot get medboarded, what are other options? i don't want to take drastic measures, but as i said before i am willing to do anything.. when i joined the army i thought it was right for me due to all my family being in it. as i sit out here, i realize that my body isn't cut out for this. i didn't do sports in highschool, and i never put two & two together. my body not mind can allow me to keep doing this. i have nightmares every night and i literally think i'm not stable enough in both aspects. i dont want people thinking that i'm a quitting, but if my body & mind isn't cut out for the army, i can't MAKE it happen. but thanks for any future replies.

I know that the WTU Guidance was updated as of March 2009. Do you know where I can find it?

They may just be sending you to the MMRB because that's how their process works? ......CORRECT..... That's what I would guess. Have you referred to AR 40-501 to see if your conditions are unfitting?...I HAVE....MY OPINION IM UNFITTING CONSIDERIN ALL THE EVIDENCE...BUT STATE SURGEON DIDNT THINK SO ON THE PROFILE HE COMPLETED. HE CHECKED OFF NEEDS MRRB INSTEAD OF NEEDS MEB. FUNNY THIN HOW CAN HE MAKE THAT DECISION WITHOUT LOOKIN AT ALL THE EVIDENCE...HE BASED HIS DECISION ON WHAT HE HAD....AND IT WAS OBVIOUS HE WAS DONWPLAYIN THE PTSD...ILL PLAY THEIR STUPID LITTLE GAME..IVE BEEN ON HERE FOR OVER A YEAR LEARNIN....AND LEARNIN...SO IM VERY WISE TO THINGS LIKE THIS....ENOUGH RAMBLIN...ANYTHING I CAN DO LET ME KNOW...AND VICE VERSA.....THX FOR REPLY...LATER FISTER