OK, I know there is a lot of information on here about both of these topics, but I am curious about attacking this from a slightly different angle.
Situation: A service member is flagged for being overweight yet is thinking about pushing for a MEB.
It is not sure if they would be granted a medical separation/retirement/etc.
In regards to separation pay and the the disability pay that they would possibly receive, which would you choose.
Something I am not sure of: If this member (w/ 6+ years TIS) is chaptered, will they have the opportunity to undergo VA/Service medical screening that would determine a disability rating at all?
In my mind, if the service member gets a Chapter 18 and goes through the VA just to receive a rather high disability rating, then it would be worth it, right.
By the way, this is not my situation. Just curious.
Thanks!
Situation: A service member is flagged for being overweight yet is thinking about pushing for a MEB.
It is not sure if they would be granted a medical separation/retirement/etc.
In regards to separation pay and the the disability pay that they would possibly receive, which would you choose.
Something I am not sure of: If this member (w/ 6+ years TIS) is chaptered, will they have the opportunity to undergo VA/Service medical screening that would determine a disability rating at all?
In my mind, if the service member gets a Chapter 18 and goes through the VA just to receive a rather high disability rating, then it would be worth it, right.
By the way, this is not my situation. Just curious.
Thanks!