A friend of mine who is an Avionics Tech recently went on IA. He was close to an IED explosion. As result he suffered severe hearing loss, and some issues with brain fluid loss.
He is approx 14 months from being retirement eligible, 20 year mark. Although I suspect he would have continued closer to 30.
It sounds as if the Navy is going to Med Sep him. I know he is hoping to drag his feet and reach atleast 20 before that occurs.
The way I understand it. If he is Med separated. He will receive a Separation check, and forfit his pension. All other retirement benefits will remain the same as if he reached 20, due to military related disability, Does that sound correct?
It's sad to see this guy who was funny enough to be a successful stand up comic, who did not know an enemy, walking around in such pain, and depression.
Short story that just came to mind...
This is a guy who I flew with off and on for a dozen years.
When he homeport changed to the opposite coast, we kept in touch. Occasionally I would fly missions into his new location. He would open his house to not only the shipmates he knew, but the entire crew.
His poor new wife knew none of us.
We kept them up late into the night, she woke up at 6AM to go to work, stepping over bodies all over her floor, chairs, tables, etc...
Feeling bad, we decided to cleaned their house later that morning. Inspection ready, top to bottom, then left.
She tracked us all down over the next few weeks to thank us for the wonderful gesture, and B*tch at us for emptying there entire collection of exotic tequila. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Tight group, one of which can never fly again.
Any suggestions on draging this out to ensure 20 is met?
-JKT
