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08-14-13, 06:51 PM
Thread: VA and 0% Rating
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I'm still browsing the benefits booklet. I...
I'm still browsing the benefits booklet. I contacted the Veterans Service Office asking for information also (the same office where they filled out my claim form to the VA). I was sent a file that...
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08-13-13, 09:10 PM
Thread: VA and 0% Rating
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The claim was approved, which is why they gave me...
The claim was approved, which is why they gave me the 0% (I understand the 0 compensation). I know if said problems get worse, I can go in for treatment and get it documented. I also know this can be...
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08-13-13, 06:36 PM
Thread: VA and 0% Rating
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Rocky, Health care for life. That's great. One...
Rocky,
Health care for life. That's great. One question, is this only for the related injuries with the 0% rating, or anything?
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08-12-13, 05:49 PM
Thread: VA and 0% Rating
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VA and 0% Rating
I have received a 0% rating for two injuries I sustained while serving on active duty. I just wanted to find out from someone who may have more experience with a 0% rating and find out what it means...
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06-26-13, 09:44 PM
Thread: Dependency waiver- any help?
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Back in 2008 when I was enlisting, it was still 2...
Back in 2008 when I was enlisting, it was still 2 kids max. I don't know if the waiver would help you, because if they're set on policy, nothing will help, especially when it's competitive to get in...
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Job well done, now the next challenge lies ahead;...
Job well done, now the next challenge lies ahead; boot camp. Good luck!
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06-05-13, 07:34 PM
Thread: Using a GOPRO with the NVG Mount.
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Definitely not something you'll be able to use in...
Definitely not something you'll be able to use in MCT. Doubt your schoolhouse for your MOS would allow it as well. In the fleet, depends on who your NCOs and SNCOs are.
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Bumed took about a month to two months for my...
Bumed took about a month to two months for my waiver back in 2008. Depends on how booked they are. I don't know if this holds true, but I was told the first half of each month they devote their time...
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06-04-13, 09:43 PM
Thread: Semper Fi brothers and sisters
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Thanks, feels good to be back.
Thanks, feels good to be back.
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06-04-13, 09:42 PM
Thread: Promotion Question
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Look under your BIR section. If it says SEL GRADE...
Look under your BIR section. If it says SEL GRADE E3, then you're going to be promoted on July 1st
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06-03-13, 07:33 PM
Thread: 01 Admin and Personnel Field questions
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If you don't want to go admin, don't do it. If...
If you don't want to go admin, don't do it. If it's not something you want to do, you will regret it everyday for four years. Go something that interests you if available.
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06-03-13, 07:25 PM
Thread: Semper Fi brothers and sisters
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Semper Fi brothers and sisters
Been awhile since I was on here, and just recently remembered my password (the forgot password link isn't emailing a link like it should).
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04-16-12, 01:50 PM
Thread: Heading Back
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Arrived back from the sandbox yesterday and am...
Arrived back from the sandbox yesterday and am enjoying the time with my family. All went well and hope all is well with everyone else.
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Thanks for the info everyone. My one Sgt was with...
Thanks for the info everyone. My one Sgt was with the wing at Miramar and said it was fun. He mentioned about going on these Comm Exercises and so forth. Does anyone else have any insight on these?
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Once again, I do appreciate the abundance of...
Once again, I do appreciate the abundance of information you have given me. I understand the civilian world out there is rough right now, which is part of my thinking into this more. I guess I'm...
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Appreciate the information Gunny. I understand...
Appreciate the information Gunny. I understand the job market is rough. I'm 28, with a wife and 2 kids and my wife wants me to re-enlist as well. The benefits aren't that bad either.
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Air Wing?
My Gunny keeps insisting on re-enlisting because I'm really good at what I do as a radio operator. I'm a Cpl in my shop with the responsibilities of a Radio Supervisor (SSgt Billet), as well as being...
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10-09-11, 12:16 AM
Thread: Hi, new and some questions.
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I learned what I knew going to boot camp from...
I learned what I knew going to boot camp from this site and the Marines on it. I suggest you follow suit. I was shocked to find out that on the whole bus of recruits heading to boot camp, I was the...
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10-09-11, 12:12 AM
Thread: MCRD PI in the cold
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I was there in January 09 for bootcamp. It wasn't...
I was there in January 09 for bootcamp. It wasn't too bad but there were days it was cold outside. We didn't get to wear gloves while doing drill outside or marching to the area where MCMAP/Bayonet...
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10-07-11, 09:46 PM
Thread: Heading Back
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Heading Back
Hope all is going well with my fellow Marines and their lives. Just wanted to stop by and let you know I will be heading back to Afghanistan very shortly for my second tour. I am looking forward to...
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08-06-11, 01:13 AM
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Tell your recruiter, and get it looked at. Don't...
Tell your recruiter, and get it looked at. Don't mess with the possibility of a broken finger or injuring your finger further by running an IST next week. You want to be able to ship to boot camp in...
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07-31-11, 02:45 PM
Thread: Tomorrow is the day!!!
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Best of luck to you and stay motivated throughout...
Best of luck to you and stay motivated throughout the whole experience. It will be an eye-opening, shocking experience, but do everything you're told, the fastest ever possible and scream loud. You...
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07-16-11, 02:07 PM
Thread: New Marine
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Semper Fi Marine and welcome to the gun club....
Semper Fi Marine and welcome to the gun club. Enjoy your further training and keep us updated.
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07-10-11, 11:15 PM
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Basically a quick final physical, signing of...
Basically a quick final physical, signing of paperwork, you'll probably do pullups and crunches, final swear in, then goodbye.
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07-09-11, 07:18 PM
Thread: After boot camp?
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If you're going Active Duty, you will be...
If you're going Active Duty, you will be stationed on one of the Marine Corps Bases, meaning you will not be able to live in North Dakota. You could be on the East Coast, West Coast, or overseas in...
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