ready2fly
Well-Known Member
My father served in the Army National Guard for approximately 18+ years (not sure of the exact amount of time). He was a Captain when he was stricken with Multiple Sclerosis (woke up on Christmas Day of 1972 and was paralyzed from the waist down).
His first indication and subsequent diagnosis came while he was on duty at Ft. Sill, OK. He was a Forward Observer and trained same.
After he came down with the paralysis, he was not discharged.
A few years later, he requested a discharge and got PROMOTED to Major.
He then requested a discharge again and this time it was granted sometime in the mid to late 80's.
My father does not get one penny in benefits from his time in service. Nor is he allowed to utilize the V.A., or any other benies that retired military personnel do.
My question: Should he be receiving benefits? If so, who do I contact to get this thing squared away?
Thanks in advance.
R2F
His first indication and subsequent diagnosis came while he was on duty at Ft. Sill, OK. He was a Forward Observer and trained same.
After he came down with the paralysis, he was not discharged.
A few years later, he requested a discharge and got PROMOTED to Major.
He then requested a discharge again and this time it was granted sometime in the mid to late 80's.
My father does not get one penny in benefits from his time in service. Nor is he allowed to utilize the V.A., or any other benies that retired military personnel do.
My question: Should he be receiving benefits? If so, who do I contact to get this thing squared away?
Thanks in advance.
R2F