VA Contact Recommendation

[SGT 1979]

Hello Marines

I was medically discharged Honorably in 1990 after serving 11 years due to an accident on base while on active duty.

The medical board finallized and classified me with 10% service connected disability.

I have only received severence pay and nothing else since my discharge in 1990.


Health situation has gotten worse and I need to find out how to schedule an appointment to get medical care, and if possible start to recieve monthly benefits.

My question is what proof do I need to submit and to who does it get sent to ? I have copies of before and after requests and findings of the medical board and copies of my DD-214


Tried to contact the regional office in Hartford Connecticut without any luck..( always too busy to connect me to an assistent)
Is there a national number that I could speak to a live representitive ?

Know these are basic questions but im living overseas for many years..and would like a recommendation of how to proceed


Thanks for any assistance

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[SGT7477]

John send a PM to Rocky he could steer you in the right direction, Good Luck, Semper Fidelis.

[Rocky C]

Yes indeed.

Dept. of Veterans Affairs National Phone Number 1-800-827-1000.

Please listen to the menu options.

The last option is to speak to a live counselor.

Best of Health and Luck to you.

[SGT 1979]

Thanks Brothers !
I will let you know how I made out.
Even though I rated the monthly check since 1990 ..I never drew it because all I could think of was some vet who needed it more than me in far worse shape.
Civilians could never understand this.... but we do.

I had to get one foot amputated and the (good) one isnt doing so well is why I need some assistance.

Thanks and let me know if you need anything out of Santo Domingo..im on watch !

[Rocky C]

[SGT 1979]

Contacted the VA via the number ROCKY provided and got on their callback system.
Recieved a callback 40 min later with the information I needed..thanks everyone.