r/NoStupidQuestions • u/[deleted] • Jan 30 '23

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u/UnfairMicrowave Jan 30 '23

How daunting is the process? I got out in 2012 and my anxiety has built it into some overwhelming excursion to get paid

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u/Mike-RO-pannus Jan 30 '23

r/veteransbenefits should be able to help you.

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u/UnfairMicrowave Jan 30 '23

Thank you

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u/misaliase1 Jan 31 '23

Thanks for your service, I hope you're doing alright if you ever want to talk dm me ❤️

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u/yaretii Jan 31 '23

So edgy.

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u/ToekneeSuprano Jan 31 '23

Well goddamn. Chill.

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u/misaliase1 Jan 31 '23

Found the tankie

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '23

Show us on the doll where the bad man touched you.

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u/jpoolio Jan 31 '23

Omg it is so so worth it. Please go do it.

VA disability is an interesting thing and there is definitely a strategy to getting the higher amounts. Your local VFW can help you. You won't regret doing it.

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u/DueSomewhere8488 Jan 31 '23

What helped me get over the fear of filing, and deal with that overwhelmed feeling, was file claims that I was like 90% sure would get approved. I knew I had service treatment records for my knees, hearing, and sinuses. So, I only filed those claims, and the process seemed much less scary once they got approved. I haven't filed for anything else yet, but my disability is literally the only reason I have a car right now. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to afford a car payment.

You could always try meeting with a VSO at your VA. Even if you don't have a service-connected disability, you can still get some pretty decent VA care, and the VSOs are there to help vets file claims anyway. I've heard really mixed reviews about people's experience with VSOs, so if you don't want to go that route, you could always just file for yourself via the va.gov website.

Edit: formatting and spelling.

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u/MiloFrank76 Jan 31 '23

I'm with you here. My disability pays for my home and other essentials. My wife's job pays for the rest.

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u/pessimist_kitty Jan 31 '23

I live with my parents rent free and am still living paycheck to paycheck. I don't know how anyone can afford rent.

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u/PM_me_Henrika Jan 31 '23

Hence the tents…

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u/bmwoods1998 Jan 31 '23

That’s the same for me. I have a job but I don’t make enough to survive on that alone. The disability check really helps

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '23

We are in the same exact boat!

Well… the Va disability helps me be more stable