Hey greaser, if you haven't done so already take a trip to the VA too. I finally decided to swallow my pride and did the same. I've been able to manage the pain myself for years, then I realized that this , and a few others, are just pregressively getting worse. And they're all service related. At some point I'm going to need some assistance and it wouldn't be a smart idea to wait until that happens to start the process.
A friend referred me to a Veterans Services Officer of the Community Services Department of Texas. He's been a huge help.
I am getting 10 percent for a strained back according to the VA while getting shots every 3 months from a specialist for disks pressing against my spine they are helping a lot for now but I am still POed at the VA for essentially calling me a lier.
JYD#176 "dein Gott schickte mich zu zerstören" "Sic semper evello mortem Tyrannis" "Sometimes the chance of a zombie outbreak is the only reason I need to make many of my life's Decisions." General Delivery