youllnevershutdowntherealnapster
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Apr 17, 2019 12:39 AM
youllnevershutdowntherealnapster
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Doctavius
Saw a neurosurgeon for degenerative discs. Wife asked what caused it he looked right at me and asked “are you prior service?” Yes. “That.”
OmeletteDooFromage
youllnevershutdowntherealnapster
I posted this because my hearing got worse and worse. Then somehow got better for my final hearing test. I did get 20% though.
leopardspotster
Government won't pay for your service related health problems, but there's always plenty of $ for new weapons & parades.
HiDoctorN1ck
This is how they treat the troops, wait until this is how us citizens are treated
stratosphere
If we can't afford to take care of them we can't afford to send them.
codnuggets
Hearing issues. Knees, hips, ankles, back, and mental issues. But I just worked in a warehouse, not the military....
siemensG
I really appreciate my military grade boots that cost $200 and last a week.
MrJwinkyface
I went Navy to Air Force. Their boots lasted a lot longer...probably because they never did any work
FireCannons
Join they said,,,you’ll be taken care of they said.pfffft
Pineappletrain
Man I wish stuff like this was more apparent in the movies that just make the US army look awesome, some one should tell the kids what's up
youllnevershutdowntherealnapster
Recruiters don't lie, they just embellish.
Zipbang
Isn’t this like the student loan thing? “ You knew what you were signing up for.”
BootsDusty
Yep, you're not the only one.
SomeDetroitGuy
My sister has 70% disability due to her knee issues from serving during the 90s. They aren't always assholes.
SleeperSix
I got 30% for a knee that keeps. needing. surgery. I'd much rather have my knee work that the $300,000 I'll get from them if I live to 80.
CaptCutty
if your knee is worse, apply for an increase and ask for a new VA exam. or get a private one where they measure range of motion
daniePandaSmasher
Thats what gets to me, people think you just dont want to work anymore. I would gladly do it again if I could have my 18 year old body (1/2)
daniePandaSmasher
Back. Would honestly take steroids this time around though. Being bigger would have helped. (2/2)
DrRad
All you have to do is go to the doc a couple times while in service and you’re good. Even complaining at your exit C&P works.
aRandomVAemployee
I process the claims for VBA and this really all it takes, 1 event in service, symptoms/dx and a plausible nexus to service to get an exam
aRandomVAemployee
Its typically the medical opinion from the doctor that bones the Vet
DrRad
FYI I used to perform comp and pension exams for the VA.
gluttonygreedpridewrathslothlustenvy
You signed up
quietextrovert
Spicy comment. There is small print in the contract...
PoliticalWanderer
Not to mention the neck problems from the helmets or the hearing issues from... everything.
yogerfoe
Why don’t most troops wear ear pros on deployments.. if it’s uncomfortable buy a pair of peltors. Better than losing hearing...
IHateToTurnUpTheVolumeOfMyTvBecauseMyCatIsSnoring
You can get customs, molded from your ear. You won't notice them, and they have different filters or are active. Worth the 100 bucks
Cranbananarama
Guns and explosions don't damage ears. Days on your feet, carrying weight, don't hurt your bones, joints, or muscles. Trauma doesn't hurt.-
Cranbananarama
-This is like saying an electrician getting shocked on the job doesn't have a work related injury.
MrFNSunshine
You need to contact a veterans advocacy group like American Legion. They'll cut through a lot of the VA's bullshit.
aRandomVAemployee
In all honesty it's not our B.S. it's congress', we just have to follow the law that is presented to us.
MrFNSunshine
Rank and file employees aren't to blame. I've met a lot of great ones. But advocacy groups get shit done. Member of AL and PVA.
HieronymousFlex
Such a menacing name for such a helpful bunch of folks.
MrJwinkyface
Hahahahahahahahahaha
avorius
The VA isn't there to help you, their there to save the government money
Nordman0
Well, you dont have to enlist. If you want to fight for money, you reap what you sow..
AzothTheGuildRat
So why do people continue to serve?
dnlpolumbus8
Young and dumb...
Arkkeri
bad education is there for a reason, also sosialism is BAD (for recruiting)
Longbowgun
I get basic pay for the rest of my life now that I retired.
DefinetlyNotARussianSpy
propaganda in maninstream mediea, I think. I mean, have you seen American recruitment ads?
goodisunpopular
Predatory recruiters go to highschools and market to underprivileged kids all of the pros and none of the cons.
I2icepaddy
But have you or a loved one been diagnosed with mesothelioma? If so you may be entitled to financial compensation.
ClooneyWasTheBestBatman
All the comments above mine make me really happy I never served. I still lost my knees and my hearing, but it was to concerts and skiing.
thecanadianwhoatethemoose
Ski better lol. That's what I get told. Mountain friends have no sympathy. Even less on pow days.
MrStickyCheeks
Why were you on your knees so much?
ClooneyWasTheBestBatman
Serving.
TehSeksyManz
Free tickets
BeerBatteredandBold
Worth it.
TehSeksyManz
Definitely
CaptCutty
board of veterans appeals attorney here...if you have questions about what we’re looking for to service connect you for disabilities, ask me
BeerBatteredandBold
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youllnevershutdowntherealnapster
You sir, are a hero. I did get a rating as soon as I got out, but I've heard many stories of people that haven't.
TheProfessionalOne
*
MrJwinkyface
I just want to know why I was told I had no coverage and then years later told I had coverage but it was ending but now it has not
CaptCutty
coverage for what...do you have something wrong that you think is from your service? and did you file for disability benefits?
MrJwinkyface
I served in an area where I was told I would have 5 years post service coverage and was told at a VA that was false but it was true theysay
CaptCutty
PM me
goodisunpopular
Fun Fact: "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen is a song about a mistreated/forgotten veteran. Advertisements use it for American pride.
youllnevershutdowntherealnapster
Oh wow, I didn't know that at all. I picture Canadian Bacon everytime I hear that song.
goodisunpopular
Yup, most people focus too much on the chorus to notice lyrics like "Went down to see my V.A. man He said "son, don't you understand'"
tellingyouhowitreallyis
Jesus dude, listen to the lyrics
ImOldGreggAndIDrinkBaileysFromAShoe
Ran 5miles a day on sand.....
youllnevershutdowntherealnapster
We always ran in the sand. Even the track at the main part of the base was sand.
ImOldGreggAndIDrinkBaileysFromAShoe
What base?
grahmcrackersbook
That's how Russell Westbrook became a power dunker
Rationalthoughtyoumoronsdidntth8nkof
Stand 8 hours a day on concrete. I dont get "thanks" whatsoever. Fuckin people even fake being one of you for props... wow. Hard job.
gettodachopper69
Your user name betrays your incoherent ramblings. Just sit little man and shut up.
USPS
Lmao is your argument really people faking to be something means actually being it is easy? You lose your logic in the great war of walmart?
hallchristopher880
While I don't like the general tone of your post, yes, standing for 8 hours a day on stone or concrete is fucking terrible for you. And the
Sage042000
Really? Does it count if you're walking? I'm 33, not fit and walk on concrete for 6 hours during my second job. Am I gonna have problems?
hallchristopher880
Walking is way better than standing.
hallchristopher880
Shock absorbing mats and shoes do nothing for standing. They only work for movement.
Cranbananarama
Can confirm. I spend a lot of work hours standing or limited movement on cement. My feet/knees feel crushed by the end of it.
BootyUmpire
Can't tell if Sarcasm?
TheHumanCentipanzer
Nah some people are just bitter my dude.
NunyaCosmosDog
Worse than that is cancer in 30 yos cause of the burn pits. Respiratory problems as well. They just say fuck you and move on.
CommunCreator
Now see in the Navy we just threw shit overboard. We’re all environmentally conscious and shit.
30Jonseredi
Pffft nothing a few painkillers can't cure -VA
wittyweasel
Hello, Burn pit generation from the Agent Orange generation . . . best of luck !
briankClicker
I served with this marine who passed. Very sad. https://www.facebook.com/157398707627497/posts/2413848311982514?sfns=xmo
TheSauceGuy
Muricaaa
TheAnswerWasAlwaysMoreLube
Look on the bright side, you guys are giving good data for pollution awareness in the future.
Kilsim1v
Shitter burn pits?
briankClicker
Ammo burn pits
GhstBear
No, just general purpose burn pits.
NunyaCosmosDog
Yup. Trash mostly, excess equipment, uniforms. People rake and sift it while it's burning too.
ghos5t7
Old 5590's god those stank
idrinkyourmilk
Glad this written out because I can't hear worth a fuck after serving.
beastofburidan
Restaurants can get pretty loud
TheProfessionalOne
Did I 3M you correctly?
WhatsYourStoryHomie
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EvLPxL
I thought tinnitus was an automatic 10%?
LigerKing
Unrelated to your service
iKeepLosingBobbyPins
Yes, you shouldn't have listened to all those loud explosions.
xxFLYBOYxx
Should have had your 3m earplugs in...oh wait...haha
CaptCutty
apply for hearing loss and tinnitus yet?
Totallyscrewedinaustin
Can only do that before you get out.....was my understanding
CaptCutty
nope, can do it at any time. file a claim at your local RO or contact a VSO
frankiecronenberg
Did you have those yellow/black 3m ear plugs? I’m not military but even I’ve heard about the epic fuckup those were. look into compensation!
DickDickthedick0331
VA finally gave me hearing aids after the 3M thing even though Perez fired a SMAW with 0 warning 3 feet to my left and 3 feet back. Oorah
DarthSeraphim
My tinnitus was deemed not service related. I was field artillery...
NeoAcario
I find it easier to fall asleep with the tv on.. helps cover up the constant ringing.
IIBatmanIIDeleted
Thank u for your service
thedirtysanch
mboneal3000
My hearing is obviously worse since my deployment. But I magically scored above average on my hearing test....
NatiLite
There's no limit on how many times that voice will tell you you're pushing the button too many times.
avestrainer
Ask for high frequency threshold testing >8k. It's not standard but may well show a significant loss
CBeamsintheDark
That's an option?! I lost a lot in my right ear but they said it had averaged out.
TiffPhoenix
Just found out last week at the VA this is what I have. Also the wonderful Screeeeeeeee noise that I hear constantly!
parasztarcal
I haven't had a hearing test since elementary school, but I thought that would be standard, since high freqs are the first to go.
avestrainer
Standard occupational screening looks at only up to 6kHz. Standard audiometry to 8kHz. But you can actually test to 20kHz.
parasztarcal
I work with music so I'd have to test to 20k if I went to get tested. Or at least well above 8k, good to know I have to ask for it.
LiquidPoo
Was it because of defective combat earplugs? Sign up for the lawsuit today!
NeoAcario
Ok.. so I've been out over 15 years. WTF are 'combat earplugs'??
rusrsdude
Pretty self explanatory tbh. You wear them during combat or maybe even during drills.
MrSaturday
What lawsuit?
LavaAxe
What earplugs?
AaronGodgers
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2019/02/14/hundreds-of-vets-are-suing-over-these-defective-combat-earplugs/
MrSaturday
Thank you, might need to hop on this.
Catmancer9000
WHAT
ProfessorDutch
Twat?
TheWonderfulWorldOfDickButt
HE HASN'T LOOSENED HIS GRIP YET SO YOUR PROBABLY NOT DOING IT!
ClemFandangoAskingCanYouHearMe
Erutanmi
Whenceitcame
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
ItsActuallyDavidNow
THEY’RE SELLING CHOCOLATE!
Verldemert
CHAWKLET
thisiscatman
Fuck that was well played.
StormheartKing
Chocolate. I remember when they first invented chocolate. Sweet, sweet chocolate.
SaraFourImgur
Centuries ago or when Mr. Hershey made it not chalky?
NewToTheEnterwbs
. . . *whispers Spongebob . . . It's a Spongebob reference . . .
johnmiddlenameredactedswanson
I always HATED IT
ThatTransformersDude
The year was nineteen diggety four, we said diggety because it was the style at the time
Smayds
I thought it was because the Kaiser had stolen the number twenty?
EricAirheart
That's why your talk to a lawyer, like I am doing.
IOnlyPostBlowMemes
“That’s why your talk to a lawyer”. I see you’re a marine.
skankhuntfourty2
Try using a VSO they are there to help you through your appeals. Also look into getting a nexus letter from an outside dr.
skankhuntfourty2
Hit me up I’m going through all that shit right now. I’ll be happy to try and help.
IHaveTwoCuteDoggies
No that's why you report incidents when they happen like any civilian would have to do to recieve workmans comp. This isnt the VA's 1/
IHaveTwoCuteDoggies
Incompetency. It's a problem that would happen to literally anyone that does not document an injury. Tired of vets acting like their 2/
IHaveTwoCuteDoggies
Problems are somehow unique despite being treated far better than any citizen civilian. 3/3
pajamallamadrama
You're joking right? You cant be serious lololol
IHaveTwoCuteDoggies
What's the issue you have with my remark?people can claim that the attitudes in the military make it difficult for soldiers to report 1/
Averien
Many vet problems aren't the result of single acute injuries, but injuries over time. There is also a culture against reporting aches 1/
Averien
and pains that are indicative of non-accute damage, and that is encouraged by incentives and superior officers in a way it's not in 2/
youllnevershutdowntherealnapster
I have a 20% disability rating. 10 for back and 10 for hearing.
EricAirheart
Yeah, talk to a lawyer. Back and hearing should be more.
Stealthykai
You got 10 for hearing? The 8 years I was in fixing jets and dealing with their loud asses left me with tinnitus and hearing loss, got told
Stealthykai
To suck it up when I was separating. That they no longer covered that in VA disability
secretagentdoubleobeaver
They don't add ratings together. You are rated at the highest percentage of one disability.
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secretagentdoubleobeaver
Then why is my compensation rating at 70% when I was rated 10% tinnitus and 70% PTSD with sleep trouble?
diabeticiguana
They told me my hearing wasn't service connected despite being an 03 and being blown up the assholes said that there wasn't a connection
DickDickthedick0331
Oorah. Change your socks, take a Motrin, drink some water.
pajamallamadrama
My husband was blown up. He still has shrapnel in him. His disability is for his ankle because the shrapnel wasnt the Army's fault.
Spacerihno
Can you wear ear protection during service? Is any of it preventable? Because I feel like you can't and it isn't.
avestrainer
It depends on the service, the job, the location, etc.
DickDickthedick0331
In 05 we were issued some dogshit you couldn't keep in while moving, and didn't help shit as far as most condition. Firing a gun indoors
DickDickthedick0331
Especially hallways and shit makes it about 100x louder.
RealEnglish
Get it to 30% so you can qualify for vocational rehab which gets you 12 additional months of college ON TOP of the 36 you get w GI Bill
TiffPhoenix
Really!
RealEnglish
Really!
RealEnglish
Source: I worked at the Pat Tillman center at ASU and learned all the ins and outs of education benefits
TiffPhoenix
Going to ASU right now!
RealEnglish
Awesome! Hit me up if you want more tips they won’t tell you about concerning your benefits.