The government now gives me $2000 tax free for the rest of my life(scaling with the military pay scale). What's should I do next? Financially speaking. What would you do?
>>61522080>thank the government a salute the flag
>>61522080What is your disability? 80% sounds like you can't do much.
>>61522118This is VA disability. You can get 100% and still be completely fine and able to work full time. I got>70% for PTSD>20% for scars>10% for a sinus condition they had me on medicine for while I'mThe math they do is funky so it comes out to 80%
>>61522136>You can get 100% and still be completely fine and able to work full timeI'm not a burger but how does that not constitute fraud in the eyes of the law? lmao
>>61522136I have a minor hernia from when I was in the Navy. Can I get something for that?
>>61522150The government is the law and they're the ones who made the rules that way. They are the law
>>61522150No. Wouldn't be surprised if it gets changed later though.>>61522151Minor hernia repair isn't a winner by any means. Even if you get a percentage I would expect an audit which actually happens from time to time.
>>61522151Do you have records showing it happened in the military? Maybe>VA Hernia Rating PercentagesInguinal Hernia (most common)0% – Small, reducible, or healed with no symptoms10% – Post-surgery, recurrent, readily reducible, well supported by truss or belt30% – Small, post-op recurrent or unoperated irremediable, not well supported60% – Large, post-op recurrent, not well supported, severe, inoperable Bilateral hernias can receive an extra 10% added if both sides are service-connected.Hiatal Hernia (GERD-type symptoms)Rated based on symptoms rather than size:10% – Two or more mild symptoms (heartburn, regurgitation, etc.)30% – Persistent symptoms causing significant impairment60% – Severe symptoms like pain, vomiting, weight loss, anemiaUmbilical / Ventral Hernia0% – Healed or no disability20% – Small, not well supported by belt40% – Large, not well supported100% – Massive, severe, inoperable (rare)What This Means in Monthly Pay (2025 est., single veteran)10% ~$171/month30% ~$524/month60% ~$1,361/month(Dependents increase pay.)Important VA Rules to KnowSurgery alone does NOT guarantee a ratingIf it’s fully repaired and symptom-free, the VA often assigns 0%You can still get service connection at 0%, which allows:Free VA care for the conditionFuture increases if it worsensScars from hernia surgery may qualify for a separate rating
>>61522167>Wouldn't be surprised if it gets changed later thoughMaybe, people have been saying that for decades though. Military rule changes normally grandfather people in though. Maybe the military downsizing will help with things
>>61522169I don't have the documents myself, but the military's records will show no hernia on the entrance physical and hernia on the exit physical. It looks like it would be 20% for umbilical hernia. Is this worth the effort?
>>61522080In 5 years, that $2000 will be the equivalent of $200 today in purchasing power. You're fucked.
>>61522190Ranjesh don't be jealous now
>>61522180I'd say so. I'd reach out to a VSO and they'll give you the documents. Then just use chatgpt for what to do next and how to do it. Do you have a spouse or kids? Can't hurt >>61522190It scales with whatever the military makes, so if they're not getting paid anything we'll have a lot to worry about
>>61522173No one every thought the blended retirement system would ever happen now look. The benefits are slowly dwindling in the military and has been since 2004. It wont go back to what it was until after the next big one.
>>61522281>No one every thought the blended retirement system would ever happen now lookThat's a good example of something that changed but everyone was grandfathered in and the people currently in had the option between the two before a certain date
>>61522080I’d pay off my student loans, but maybe that’s just my crazy idea.
>>61522328What did you go to school for anon? Would you change your degree if you could?
>>61522200Being envious made me to make a claim honestly
>>61522080Do you own a property?
>>61522807Not yet because I have a travel job. Will probably do this for another year
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