I am getting medically retired. What important things should I keep track of or advise you might have?

You also have to prepare for life beyond the military. Do you have a resume and LinkedIn profile that are up to date? Do you have a network that can get your resume in the door? Have you attended the SFL-TAP class? Great class - highly recommend!

As things get hectic, keeping track of things may become your worst nightmare so I would say use tools like Google Calendar and Google Keep and Google Docs to help. Any app that syncs to your phone, easily accessed from your computer, and emails you reminders. Apps that can be accessed as long as you have some form of internet. I have all my appointments always syncing up between my phone and calendar (which I color code between personal/work/military/other), to do lists and phone numbers within my Google Keep which acts as a notepad on the go, and Docs to store digital versions of documents I may need with me so I'm not toting a large portfolio of paperwork all around though that is a good back up. Make notes of who you speak with at what appointment or out processing for reference. Utilize your down time during staff duty to prepare for your next phase of life.

Another thing you will want to do is to go to where your medical records are stored (local TMC, hospital, etc) and use whatever procedure you need to request at least 2 copies of your medical file before it ends up having to go into VA storage after you get discharged so you have your own copies, and can utilize this to help any medical claims after you get out in the case your records are in transient limbo.

Make sure you keep track of all of your appointments. The schedule can sometimes get overwhelming. Also, ensure that you are already prepared to turn in everything if you haven't already. Every single piece of paperwork that you get handed, make sure to file them away. I would advise purchasing one of those accordion style file folders to store everything in; this will make it easier when you get out to locate everything that you will need for the VA and school if you are deciding to go that route. In addition, when you get your DD214 make sure to make copies of each right away. Never let yourself get down to under two copies of each form, this just makes life easier. As far as the Staff Duty goes, as long as they are adhering to whatever your profiles state there really isn't much you can do about that. Good luck.