I figured I should put this page up for the troops being released from the military because of a disabling injury. I tired of the boys getting screwed and not even getting kissed by our government, not saying it happens all the time, but it does quite alot. At first I was reluctant to do this because I thought it would be a waste of my time. Also I felt like I was using the Government (self pride and all that) But now if everything goes according to plan then hopefully I'll get the benifets entitled to me. This is only a guideline to help you out: |
When I was in the Airborne and Infantry then later, "yak" a cook. I developed a knee problem that resulted in 3 operations with a possible knee replacement later on and then eventually a medical release. When I first got notified that I was no longer able to do the duties of a Infanteer and had to remuster, big drag. I got together with Don Lemna(who was on his way out, Med Release) to discuss the benefits of being medically released he suggested that I should put in a claim in to Veterans Affairs for a medical pension and also apply for SISIP for retraining and a disability pension plus a bunch of other stuff. I'm glad I did because once I'm finished my retirement leave I go to one of their doctor's for an accessment of my leg and the percentage I might be recieving(percentages, 20%=Shi-ite, 40%=average, any thing above 50% is pretty good)regardless of how much you might recieve you have to remember that it is tax free and you'll get it till you die, One point to remember is if you do get it do not go for the buy out because if you do you'll get a lump sum and that's it, Charlie. For me it only took close to 5 years before I finally got a positive reply and, of course, I ran into a couple snags. Anyway my point is alot of troops do not know about this and other important shit that is offered to them and when they find out its to late,(IE: A recuit artillery troop was here in Shilo and got released for being medically unfit for duty because he screwed his leg up doing the Army thing. He comes into the kitchen bumming out, so I ask him what happened he said the Doctor told him he might as well quit because his career is finished. Without any help or guidance he quit! I asked him if anyone mentioned to him about putting a claim in for his injury and he said, no! I explained to him about injuries recieved while serving in the Forces and how he might be entitled to one, needless to say he said f--- it.)
Update!Well troops, I qualified for Long Term Disability from SISIP and receiving my medical pension. Hopefully in the near future I'll be at NAIT studying for my course. As for the horseshit that's printed down below, well, I can vouch that the system works. My Course will cost approx $17,000. plus all the other shit that goes with going back to school, big bucks, man, and SISIP is paying for it. While I was waiting for the verdict of my case and still being paid by DND I took a couple Windows NT courses downtown. After I completed them I took my transcript and bill in to the BPSO's Office and was payed back 50% of my courses, which for NT courses are ranging from $450. to $1,200. a piece!. I'm also planning to take more Windows NT courses once I move to Edmonton this summer and SISIP is paying for them too. Troops, if your injured get your shit together and do this, I've talked to guys that never knew about this and wish they had. Its there for the taking. The biggest thing is make sure your documents have the details and u have a copy of them, it will make the progress easier and faster. The reason I say this this is a friend of mine is having a hell of a time with SISIP because his documents have the proof but not the Doctors confirmed Diagnosis of his medical problem. He is being released from the Forces very soon on a 3B Medical. He now is in ca-hoots with a M.P. who's going to bat for him, from what I hear it sounds like he might get it. This is what u must make sure that your documents are in order with the doctors prove and everything listed. Well, Goodbye![]() Green Machine!The point is the majority of the troops being released don't know what to do and then end up finally getting it done after their released and then waiting for awhile before they get a reply. All I can say is guys its a phone call and a signature on 2 release forms for your med docs and they do all the rest.Here are some points to remember when you get that dreaded or happy note: sorry ace, your being medically released!
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