MEB OVER 22 YEARS ACTIVE SERVICE

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dkokoszka

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PEB Forum Veteran
HISTORY: AGR (ARMY)

22 Years Active Service: 55% of high 3. I know it cant hurt going through the MED Board process.

Questions:

1. Are there any Tax advantages of regular retirement VS Medical retirement?

2. Will receiving a medical retirement affetc future VA Compensation?

3. Will receiving a medical retirement help with applying for future Social Security Disability?

MEDICAL ISSUES:

1. l4-S1 fusion. Back Spasm's

2. Total Right Hip replacement.

3. Undifferented Spondyloarthropathy

4. Depression for back pain.

MEDICATIONS:

1. Prozac, Enbre, Ultram, flexeril

2. Enrolled in a Pain Management Program: Injections, etc....

MED BOARDS:

1. 2006: started, stopped for additioanl back surgeries.

2. 2009: started, stopped for Total Right Hip replacement.

3. 2010: Just got a call they are initiating medical board process again.

LAST QUESTION:

They are boarding me based upon my fist Medical Board back in 2006. ( Lumbar fusion).

Shouldn't they include ALL of my Medical Issues, ( Fusion, Hip, Undifferented Spondyloarthropathy, Depression )

Thank you.
 
Only tax advantage would be if your injuries are combat related, then your retirement will not be taxed compared to regular retirement. Medical retirement will not affect future VA comp. As far as for social security, it might or it might not help. Their standards for disability are different that dod or VA.
 
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