Greyshirt
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Yeah I have to agree with this statement.Medical retirements take an extensive paper trail to initiate. It then goes in front of board of medical professionals. One doesn't just go to somebody and say "I need to medically retire." A lot goes into it and everything is checked.
Just as a for instance of how deep it goes: I retired at 24 years; to get the medical disability I received, my medical records were thoroughly reviewed and I went on countless appointments for checks and interviews with medical professionals.
A lot goes into it. It's a hard system to game, but that's not to say it's impossible.
I have a very good friend who has about 20 years in and was a paratrooper/ranger type. His back is a hot mess. Multiple breaks and he is in pain all the time. He has been catagorized at 98% disabled.....LOL. He had also seen a ton of action in the field of war. So he is also a bit sideways but has gotten much better the last few years. My point is it is not easy to get a medical. Even when you have both clear physical issues (x-rays and surgeries while in service) along with some serious PTSD when he finally had to quit. And to be clear he wanted to stay.
So also seriously doubt he is gaming that system.
But he is clearly a huge and massive DB merely by admitting he roots for that team let along begged to be on staff.
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