I didn’t know concussions were considered as a TBI but it makes sense, I believe I had 2 of them while I was in service. One of them I broke my teeth and had to go to dental. That is the only medical documentation I have. Is it possible to get them service connected?

One I fell on a helicopter and hit the back of my head off the metal floor.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I separated last August and started my civilian career in October. My new job just delivered my W2 but I'm confused as to how I obtain a W2 for the last 9 months of my Army career, or if that's even the expectation. MyPay isn't very helpful. Looking for some advice, thanks.

Pretty much the title. My score‘a at 780, I rate 30% disability, and have about $22k in assets which include a savings account and TSP. However, I’m only working part time right now ( I’m a full time student on the GI Bill but sadly, BAH doesn’t count as income). I’m trying to borrow $120k. Any likelihood I’ll get approved?

I’m currently in the HBI internship for Carpentry & Electrical, and it has been mentioned by one of the other students that you can receive BAH while in an apprenticeship once you separate. No one in the program knows who you have to reach out to though to verify the apprenticeship, nor does anyone know who to contact. I had contacted the VA office here on Ft. Hood, but the individual I spoke with didn’t know that this program even existed. Anyone have experience, what organization did you need to go through to get your apprenticeship verified?

My relationship with my counselor is strictly through email. Sometimes it takes her 1-3 weeks to get back to me. And that’s only because I send her follow up emails. I’m just sick of having questions and having to wait nearly a month to get a response. I’m sick of sending follow-up emails too. I feel like I’m pestering her.

I spent a year in Iraq and about a month in Kuwait back in 08. We were off the FOB more then on it. I'm always cold. If I'm slightly chilled then I'm uncomfortable. I prefer to be warm or even hot. Do you guys have this issue?

I want to help a veteran I know who has several physical medical complaints which are not service connected. Is there a series of medical “tests/scans/etc” someone could get for a “complete” physical health assessment? If so, what are they and what are the average ballpark US cash costs (uninsured) of said “tests”? Thanks for any insights.

So I've just I think recovered from COVID-19 but last night I'm trying to go to bed and just could NOT relax. My CPAP mask seemed uncomfortable I was taking more rapid breaths. I checked my O2 it was at 99%. I have a app on my phone called Calm and I began doing breathing exercises and eventually relaxing mediation. I felt a bit better doing this but it kept getting worst…. I was laying down at this point supine in my bed just listening to the guided meditation from my phone. My body kept twitching which I've come to associate with psychogenic tremors. This kept on for around a hour or so as I tried to relax and listen to the calm voice on the phone. At some point I lost my grip on reality and was vaguely aware of what was going on around me. I recall being curled up in a ball on my bed… just in a state of delirium or trance it was so weird. I must have gone to sleep at some point but I woke up utterly exhausted… I microwaved some food just willing some sustinence in my body to keep going but I just feel like I'm walking through mud. One of the worst nights of my life…. I have had tremors before and usually I rush to the hospital when it happens but this time I just decided to deal with it at home. I initially thought maybe it was something to do with COVID and I really hope that isn't the case because it's been over a week since my diagnosis at work.

More and more I think about it I need to file for a increase for my anxiety… this is insane.

Has anyone ever dealt with this before? I really feel weak like I have not eatten in a week.