Zenmaster

[vikingr12]

I was stupid when the VA assessed me. I had just got out of the hospital and given marching orders because I would not be combat rescue anymore. It frosted me. I honestly liked the job except for the gettin' shot at part. PTSD was not even a word(s) then. I was actually afraid to speak up and I could walk (barely) without a cane. I thought I could come back when I healed up a bit.

Drop a knee and don't stare too long at the fire. Bad for night vision.

 

[Zenmaster1]

Hey Jimmy.\\

I meant no disrespect at all towards CG, aka CombatGoldFish. I was just joking. If CG mis-took my intentions then I am giving him an apology right now. "CG if you in any way took my "Guppy" remark as insulting im sorry". I thought he was doing the right thing. Hell, that's why I like it here you all speak your mind. it's refreshing. no bull....

Sorry about the "Zeros". People just don't seem to understand. that's why this is the best forum i've found....

Cheers.....

 

[Jimmy1]

Zenmaster, if you had been a member of the forum for six months or so I would understand, but you did not even get past your introduction and you are joking around. It does not matter if CG took offence or not, I took offence.

I will say again. If you joined a new unit when you were serving you would pull your head in for a bit and get the lay of the land, same goes for a job in the civilian world. It does not matter who you are atm, we have had our fair share of whack jobs trying to join the forum so everyone is skeptical. So just chill out and read, by all means comment, and try to get to to know a few people. You will be accepted a lot easier that way.

 

[Anglesachse]

.....................People just don't seem to understand................

Yeah you got that right, Some of us couldn`t give a shit either but hey thats my world,

But for someone with PTSD and Physical Pain your in one hell of a good place, you have to share how you done that.

One thing I don`t get is

50% PTSD, 20% Back injury, 10% hearing loss, 70% total.

Last time I was at school 50+20+10 = 80 and not 70 so I guess I am kind of lost for understanding on how that works?

 

[Jimmy1]

I would also go back and be re-assessed. 20% PTSD and you still suffer all those things. damn you were ripped off. They put me out to pasture on my first interview 100%.

Well I screwed the pooch there. please ignore. doh

 

[Sarg]

Angle, the VA uses a hair brained math to figure a percentage called the "whole man concept". We call it bullshit and just another way to get out of compensating military injured in service. I won't waste folks time explaining it, but it's math at it's fuzziest.

A guy can have a whole bunch of low percentages that mathematically add up to 110% and still not reach 100%.

Sarg

 

[JarHed]

Hey Zen

If you can't work due to your PTSD you can apply to the VA for 'unemployability'. It will pay at the 100% rate even if your numbers don't add up to their 100%.

Jar

 

[Spock]

Welcome again Zen...if you have a Purple Heart I believe that might get you an extra 30% on top of your rating.

 

[Fargo1]

Sorry to be late, welcome Zen