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Originally Posted by Bitsee
Yes, that sounds about right.
My husband - 4 years in he Army doesn't qualify either because they stated that he was way over the income level to recieve any Veterans benefits.
My brother - 4 years in the Navy - same song and dance to him.
The VA folks in The Villages did tell my husband that he should feel very lucky not to have to depend on those benefits because he's so financially independent.
Go fiqure ~
The fact still remains that my husband did serve his country as well...does that not count for anything ?
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They need to apply for a service connected disability. They need their military health records to prove disability. For example tinnitus is a 10% disability. I believe once in system with the service connected disability they should quailify for VA health care as well as Tricare. I have both, retired in 1992, started the disability process in 1995.
Your medical records from active duty are critical. Sprained ankles, bad back etc. while in service.