re: My Son is struggling with PTSD Update page 7

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Meanwhile, I have numerous friends that are high level officers, step below general, admiral etc and they get disability ratings etc for back pain, and assorted other bs, and retired with huge bonus and 100k plus yearly retirements to then take private sector jobs making another 150k etc etc.

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I think the deal is that to deal with the VA (any government agency), you need to be patient, organized and keep/maintain personal records. I know several guys who need help, but give up due to the bureaucracy.

I don't think officers are treated any differently by the VA, they just remain focused, engaged, get/present the needed info in a organized manner and follow up without getting upset.

I encourage guys to keep up on and don't give up. It will likely take years and many appeals to get benefits, but just keep after it.