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VA Claim

With all the pain I was feeling around summer 2019 (end of my Active Duty enlistment), I did not hesitate to put in a disability claim with the VA. During the separation briefings and out-processing, they quickly go over why and how to submit a claim and enroll in the VA health care system. SoContinueContinue reading “VA Claim”

Paralyzing Fear

I went to the ER around 6pm on Oct 23rd. I woke up that day with a stiff neck and an appointment to go to the VA in Brockton, MA. I remember working that morning then heading to my appointment at the VA around 1. I remember the campus being huge and offering a lotContinueContinue reading “Paralyzing Fear”

Back to This

It has happened! My worst fear since minor back surgery. I have re-herniated the same disc I had surgery in December 2018 and once again I must face the decisions of my options for treatment. I have just gotten my MRI back but have only read the report. I have no idea how the imageContinueContinue reading “Back to This”

3 Week Follow Up

Time for Change Just saw the my surgeon today. Everything is healing up nicely! So I still have to take my meds as my nerve and soft tissue are still healing. He claims I can be ready for no restrictions by week 6 and will be able to start physical therapy. I only suffer fromContinueContinue reading “3 Week Follow Up”