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I was in the navy for four years. Had to have several surgeries that was due to the Naval Hospital's doing. I now have a severe hernia in my abdominal that was fixed but later in my life time might have to be fixed again. I have had a bad infection that resulted in the removal of my uterus and the removal of fascia tissue that holds in my intestines, by bacteria that can be introduced in the hospital setting. So now I have a mesh that holds in my insides and I no longer have the choice of having a child. So with that said what benefits can I receive from the military and is there a way that the military can help whenever I decide to go through a surrogate mother?
You need to contact the VA. If there is any service connected disability , they will be able to tell you . THere are several benifits that are available for veterans. WIll they help with a surrogate....not sure, but thats one that I would definitely ask...
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Answers by Expert:
Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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