Posted on Sep 3, 2018
Can I join the Nurse Corp with 10% VA rating of PTSD?
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I have 20% VA disability and going to nursing school. 10% of my disability is PTSD. Will this also keep me from becoming an officer in the military because of that?
Posted 6 y ago
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If you are an active member of the Active or Reserve Army you will have to forego your VA entitlements. You will also need a medical read to clear you for a commission and secret clearance before being accepted for a commission as an Army Nurse. Have you spoken with ROTC? They offer scholarships for nursing students.
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MAJ Samuel Weber
Then I would look at a Direct Appointment after you finish your BSN, pass the NCLEX and have two years work experience. The age cut off for a Direct Commission is before your 42nd Birthday.
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