Openbah / Journal of a Marine Officer Candidate

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  • Finally getting registered with the VA

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    Thanks to solid advice from a reader, I was able to submit my paperwork to the VA for disability compensation. Thank you Don! This morning I went to the Disabled American Veterans office and met with a Service Officer who helped me with all the paperwork. Not even 30 minutes later I was finished. I…

  • Received my TDRL packet

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    I finally received the packet with all of my TDRL (Temporary Disability Retirement List) information in it. It contained information explaining my benefits as well as instructions for my time on the TDRL. I basically need to see a military doctor every 18 months, keep the Marines informed of any change of address or other…

  • 9 month post-FVFG follow-up

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    Had my 9 month follow-up appointment down in New York City on Monday. I brought down a copy of the MRI I had done 2 weeks ago. He and two other surgeons were pleased with what they saw. There is an increase in blood flow to the head of the hip, and the cartilage on…

  • TDRL orders and the VA

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    Just found out that my TDRL orders are still not done. They are on a Commander’s desk and their office is running behind. They said they’ll hopefully be completed this week. Apparently I’m not supposed to try to do anything with the VA until I get that info packet. They make an appointment with the…

  • At a stand-still with registering with the VA

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    Did you know that candidates separated from the Marine Corps are never given a DD 214 or any other kind of discharge papers? According to my disenrollment letter: You are separated as a Officer Candidate Disenrollment, Code JFW1. Your description of service is “entry level separation.” Members in this status do not receive a discharge…