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Note - I have struggled since getting out but I keep on trying to find what the next step is. I obviously do not have the answers but I know that being a " veteran " is not a career nor an identity. Take advantage of the educational and financial benefits while you can!

Sherp... what are your conditions that effect your ability to go to school? If you can and it is in your end plan, why not pursue what either makes you happy ot benefits your family?

Improved mental health/ well-being with trt *

Honestly, the ratings aside, if you truly have low testosterone, chances are you will have improved mental health. I know, the game is to play the system, but at a personal level, your life will be improved with trt.

Bro, Steroids increase your hematocrit levels. Anemia would usually * display below average hematocrit levels. For your friend, it isn't a factor about steroids unless his hemoglobin ( red blood cells) lack the oxygen carrying capacity compared to normal individuals. If he is worried about...

Hey, I did pretty much the same thing during my exam. I was still in the therapy phase and was shut down. I ended up getting 50 percent for mine. I honestly can't imagine how anyone can function at a rating of100 percent for PTSD and stays at that rating unless purposely doing so ( ptsd is...

I will give you some advice for later on as you transition out. No one in the civilian world cares if you are a " veteran of combat arms " vs a " combat veteran".. be proud of what you did regardless if you experienced direct combat vs simulation. You served your country and that is something to...

If you want to be found fit you can. If you have had enough ( can't blame that choice) then tap out... all the best

I can't help with the ratings but I had this same thing ( had surgery ) during college football, then went on for 10 + years with 3rd SFG. My advice, just do what you can to manage pain with lifestyle adjustments. I wish I could tell you a rating but honestly, it was at the bottom of my list (...

Then the tax payers shouldn't either

Last one, think about it this way, if you worked for Amazon and the same thing happened ( all events), would they owe you compensation?.... no, they would not.

And yes, after my wife miscarriaged, I deployed for 5 more times. So I get it.

There is much more to life than obtaining that " status". Take care of your wife and move on providing for your family.

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And disabled veteran.. please, that most likely means you have a disabled veteran license plate... there is far more than that in life than to have that title and park in a handicapped parking spot for ptsd or cpap ( yes I got rented for ptsd). Sorry but that makes me sick.

I feel so sorry for you as my family has dealt with the same thing. Ptsd can come in many different forms. First and foremost get more treatment as ptsd symptoms can be helped by treatment ( much to the dismay of others, symptoms can be reduced and you can be a functioning member of society)...

This was perfectly put. I feel for the poster but this could be a great example for those following....

Yeah man, that is what percentage I got on mine. Same situation. Two surgeries plus a bicep and the need for a replacement.

I should add that I do realize that ptsd can result from other things like MST etc.

Hey man, So I am going to tell it how it is. If you are looking to get out and avoid doing your contract, try to ask your behavior health provider for a residential inpatient mh facility( 30 days). If when you return and your symptoms do not improve, you will be put in. Not saying your case...