[GypsyButterfly]

Hi, everyone. I posted a thread a venting thread a few weeks ago. Sharing a little about my husband. He has a VA claim that will be submitted. It's for tinnitus & some hearing loss. They could prove that was service related. The other things weren't, but, as he sees specialists, it may be discovered that the Navy contributed to them or exacerbated them. We're just starting with that journey. At least he's in the VA healthcare & has different options available to him. I realize your partner may not be experiencing the same thing mine is. It would still be nice to connect with those who are familiar with the VA. My husband is a Vietnam era vet. What about yours?

[kaliope]

i just want to wish you luck. I know dealing with the va is difficult. my daughter is about to start that journey with her husband who has just been released from service. his case is a bit different. he got cancer while in the navy and they are waiting on his disability claim.

[GypsyButterfly]

My husband was in the service for eight years. How about your sil? My husband is 15 years older than I am, so, I didn't meet him until 15 years after he left the Navy. We've been together 18 years & really should have looked into this sooner. He was able to work most of the time. Has your sil learned if his cancer is service related? For something like that, it may take a little longer to get a response, but, the amount he'd receive should be higher. I will keep him in my thoughts & prayers.