SrA Edward Rodriguez 971176 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> If a soldier gets hurt while in BMT and is hospitalized because of it should they and will they apply & gain a VA Benefit? 2015-09-16T21:44:25-04:00 SrA Edward Rodriguez 971176 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> If a soldier gets hurt while in BMT and is hospitalized because of it should they and will they apply & gain a VA Benefit? 2015-09-16T21:44:25-04:00 2015-09-16T21:44:25-04:00 SSG Ed Mikus 971191 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe they should be entitled to some benefits for a short term, they made a valiant effort to serve, we should help them get back on their feet. Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Sep 16 at 2015 9:56 PM 2015-09-16T21:56:06-04:00 2015-09-16T21:56:06-04:00 A1C Private RallyPoint Member 973238 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had a friend of mine who fractured some vertebrae while in Navy boot camp, and he was given a medical discharge, paychecks to help with the pain medication, and he also gets to annually see a doctor to make sure that it healed correctly etc... so I'm not sure if the severity of the injuries matter, but from that example I would assume that he could get VA benefits. Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2015 3:48 PM 2015-09-17T15:48:21-04:00 2015-09-17T15:48:21-04:00 2015-09-16T21:44:25-04:00