Posted on Oct 14, 2021
PO3 Aurora Afable
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What is your background and what made your counselor decide that it will benefit you?
Posted in these groups: Main benefits 1335181026 BenefitsArmy mil 77 2010 06 23 070609 Master's Degree
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SPC Nancy Greene
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I used VR to obtain 2 Masters Degrees. When I requested a medical discharge, I fought to get a 20% rating because I knew that would allow me to tap into VR through the VA. I had a BA degree when I Enlisted
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SFC Marc W.
SFC Marc W.
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Nice. The VR representative I talked to seemed to think that $16 an hour was good enough and that I didn't need it.
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SPC Nancy Greene
SPC Nancy Greene
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SFC Marc W. I knew going in the Army what I needed to qualify for VR. I was planning to go OCS and Airborne until my injury was diagnosed. I opted to stay on Active Duty and knew I was eligible for a medical discharge if my physical condition worsened. After 18 months freezing in northern Germany, I requested the medical discharge and was offered a 10% rating. I flew to Walter Reed and represented myself and got the 20% needed to qualify for VR. I have submitted all the paperwork myself to get my rating to 100% and I am in the process of submitting more documentation regarding exposure to Agent Orange at Ft McClellan SFC Marc W.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
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PO3 Aurora Afable I only have my Bachelor's degree. My B.A. is in Communications/Theatre.
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