Hey I’m new to the site and I’m looking for some advice or encouragement. I looked thru several posts to try to find someone close to my experience. Please forward or refer me to anyone that I might have missed.
I’m unsure how to go about going thru IDES or if I should at all. I got out of active duty from the Army in 2016 with 7 years and a VA disability rating of 60%. I didn’t go thru the IDES back then because I just needed to get out quick and didn’t wanna delay it anymore (probably a mistake).
I chose to go into the National Guard to stick it out but now I’m thinking I won’t even make it to 20 (currently 12 good years). I’ve contacted a VA rep to be reevaluated for my disabilities since they are getting worse. My current thoughts/options are:
Is it worth trying to go thru the IDES process to get a medical retirement/separation? Or should to take the VA disability compensation and call it a day? Thoughts?
I’m unsure how to go about going thru IDES or if I should at all. I got out of active duty from the Army in 2016 with 7 years and a VA disability rating of 60%. I didn’t go thru the IDES back then because I just needed to get out quick and didn’t wanna delay it anymore (probably a mistake).
I chose to go into the National Guard to stick it out but now I’m thinking I won’t even make it to 20 (currently 12 good years). I’ve contacted a VA rep to be reevaluated for my disabilities since they are getting worse. My current thoughts/options are:
- Transfer into the IRR and work on my PEB there. I’m unsure if it’s easier, same or more difficult going thru that process in the IRR vs NG. I’m just physically and mentally done with drill.
- Hope for a higher disability rating from the VA, just get out of the NG, and call that good enough.
Is it worth trying to go thru the IDES process to get a medical retirement/separation? Or should to take the VA disability compensation and call it a day? Thoughts?