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ScoutWarrior, The info you gave was very helpful. I didn't get into everything in my first post but my pay issue leaving the military was due to a "supervisor" intentionally putting incorrect data in the pay system. I've tried to go about it the nice way and contact my old command to report him...

OneFavor, Thank you so much for the great info. I will definitely try those resources. I did file for social security benefits but got a denial letter in the mail at the begining of last week. I know I am not in as bad of shape as I was a year ago but I'm only asking for benefits for the time I...

It seems as if I may be the only person worried about money. I was recently separated from the military and put on TDRL. My last paycheck was short due to an error with my admin department and now I have NO money coming in. My first "retirement" pay check is only going to be $600 and some...

USCGDave, If you still have another surgery to do, chances are they will wait until that is complete and you are done recouperating before they give you a final word. The docs you have will probably have to send in an amendment to the paperwork they already sent in. From all that I know, they...

USCGDave, I am in the CG and if everything you say is 100% accurate they have not handle your case correctly. You have to be shown a copy of your MEB package, including command endorsement before they send it. You have to sign that package saying you understand everything before they send your...

Thank you to everyone for responding so quickly. This was a matter of debate amongst my friends and I wanted to get more info before applying for anything. I really never planned on getting Disability benefits beyond what the military or VA will give me. I also didn't think I would be...

When you are placed on the TDRL are you eligible to receive Unemployment Benefits also?

TDRL/HAOS- USCG Specific Advice jackgately, Thanks for the CG specific response. The Personnel Manual makes it sound alot easier than it seems to be. It seems to be so black and white when you look at the regulation but there is alot of gray area. I will try it out and see what happens...

Carnelli53 and Marine32, Thank you both SO much for the information and guidence. I have been able to read up on some other things I have questions about but it was great that you all were able to give me answers to my individual questions. Marine32, Our Home Awaiting Orders rule is simular...

Hello Everyone, I received my med board findings today and was placed on the TDRL rated at 40%. I am in the Coast Guard so most of the terms referenced here are different from what CG policy is. Hopefully someone can answer a few questions for me. I had 7yrs, 1 month, and 28 days in service...

Hey Clair_108, Thanks so much for the encouragement! I have also been waiting since about May timeframe although they started doing paperwork for it in November of last year. I really think the system is flawed. There are people who are suffering a lot more than me and I can't imagine having...

Update: I have been put on half days now to accommodate my medical appointments and some other things I have going on. My command isn't happy about this at all. They decided to hold a meeting after I had left and told the office that my CG career was over, I would be getting discharged within a...

Elisha, quick reply Jason, I just want to say thank you so much for starting this site. It is informative but also provides support!

I am currently going through the Informal Med Board process. I will try to keep this as short as possible but if more info is needed so anyone can help me I will gladly share with you. 3 years ago my health started to go downhill. I was going back and forth to the medical constantly. I...