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    Where to scan my DD 214

    My official retirement date is 30 Sep have DD214 in hand. Where do I scan into system. Would it be ebenefits under upload documents or somewhere else. They said at out processing copies go to the va but we know how that goes plus is it member copy that I send. Thanks much
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    BDD claim VSO is PVA should I claim everything

    Throwing a question out there for my fellow servicemembers. I going to start my bdd claim on Monday with the vso. I have conflicting answers about should I claim everything or just the things that are rated. I have been told if I claim everything it will hold up the process and processing...
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    Not going thru med bed have 19yrs 4mo's have a question need help with a question. Please check out

    I have a retirement date of 1 Oct 17. I have a approved retirement and have numerous med problems however, command has ruled out med board and will let me quietly fade out. Been having neck problems for 5 years, well I seen my neurosurgeon yesterday and I will need surgery end of January. My...
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    Can I apply for SSDI even though I'm not in ides

    Just a thought on my part. I have 19 years active service and they were going to med board me however, decided against. They removed me from my job as a recruiter and now I'm just a flunkie. I have many issues that could be med boarded. So with that being said can I apply for SSDI because I know...
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    Paralyzed veterans of America vso or American legion vso

    No single condition. I have a spinal injury and I'm a member of pva. I was just thinking the pva would be more proactive when I do my BBD at 6 mo's.
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    Paralyzed veterans of America vso or American legion vso

    Im currently wondering since I'm a member of pva and American legion who do ya'll think has given the best service as a vso. I hear great things about the pva with helping soldiers but also the American legion does great things. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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    BBD while doing retirement outprocessing

    Thanks for the info think I'm going to roll with.
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    BBD while doing retirement outprocessing

    A question for anyone that has experience with benefits before discharge. I have heard horror stories about it or should I just wait till I retire and then file my claims for medical compensation. Any input or
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    MEB at 19 years 3 months for Double Hip Replacements

    Thanks tony for info. The info is so valuable. Got word today they are thinking about boarding me. I will have 20 years in sep 17. I'm agr in Alabama so I also have a year and 2 months of 1405 time to add to da 199 so if they do board I believe I'm okay. I really appreciate your game plan...
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