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Veterans

w8liftinglady

(23,278 posts) Mon Dec 16, 2013, 08:02 PM Dec 2013

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I had a patient think about killing himself today.
He has a head injury after a blast in Iraq...no "documented" history and a short loss of consciousness. He has been mind-fked since he's been home.He states he had a " less than honorable" discharge 6 months prior to his actual discharge date.The VA refused to give him any service related disability rating...despite him being completely normal before basic training. He os jomeless and hopeless.I see my son in him and am determined to help.
Any advice is appreciated.

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I need every resource you have [View all] w8liftinglady Dec 2013 OP

No help but have to K/R and wish him and you good luck. nt NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #1

Contact the DAV TexasProgresive Dec 2013 #2

You can try this sarisataka Dec 2013 #3

I'm going to have to get back to you later on this after I've done some looking around Victor_c3 Dec 2013 #4

Article I found regarding a veteran with a "Less than honorable" discharge and his fight for bennies Victor_c3 Dec 2013 #5

I'm sure it's a long and drawn out thing, but there is a chance that he could upgrade his discharge Victor_c3 Dec 2013 #6

Another story at link Victor_c3 Dec 2013 #7

Link to the form requesting an upgrade in a discharge Victor_c3 Dec 2013 #8

Thank you for all your help. He's getting help now. w8liftinglady Dec 2013 #9

That's a shame about the VA pinboy3niner Dec 2013 #10

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