In August 2023 I applied for VA benefits. I had three goals:
-
Y’all take your time
Be registered for VA healthcare.
- Receive a determination on disability related to combat.
- Have my discharge papers (DD214) corrected so that all awards are shown on the document.
One by one the goals were achieved – after many communications back and forth, consultations with veterans service officers at the Alameda County welfare department, examinations by VA medical staff, support from Jean, Leslie, David, and Jeff, and finally, after interventions by my Congressperson and by the Sergeant-Major of the Marine Corps. All goals were finally achieved last week. 15 months. I realize I’ve posted about this before. This one is happiness and a little more info.