Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/got a medical discharge in 1998

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Expert: Eric Ernst - 9/20/2009


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i was in basic tranning and  got a grade 5 seperation. they did the surgerey right there on the spot.am i never thought i was able to get anything.besides the boot.im  just woundering if i schould have or  schould be getting anything for this?

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Hello,
Ok, the question I have, have you ever went and visited the VA and talked with someone there? If you were injured in Boot Camp and it was the military's fault you should have received some sort of disability from it. You need to contact them ASAP I don't know if there is a statue of limitations or not, but you will need all your medical records if possible. I hope that this information helps.
Thanks,
Eric

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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Eric Ernst

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I can answer questions regarding Coast Guard life, small boat station life, and air crew station life. I also have a certain degree in expertise in Army National Guard life as I was prior enlisted in the Army.

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I have been in the Coast Guard approx. 2 and a half years one year at a small boat station 9 months of training for aviation (Aviation Electrician Technician) and the rest as an aircrew member. I also have experience as a Combat Engineer (21 Bravo) and as a Heavy Equipment Operator (62 Echo)

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Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Over Seas Training Ribbon, Humanitarion Service Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal to name a few.

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