my husband retired after 39 years,with the army reserves. He could of stayed until age 62, because he is a WW4. He always said, if it ever got to the point that he could not do his job he would leave. Sadly, he got to that point. My husband was a crane master, and had to climb very high heights. He also had to look up for long periods of time, to give the crane operator instructions. He had several ruptured discs in his neck, and had to have surgery done. Around the same time he found out he had rheumatoid arthritis in his hands. Someone at a military campground, mentioned he should put in for VA benefits. He finally decided to do so, and put the paper work in around Nov. 2006. He also has hearing loss from being a Chief Engineer, so he added that to his claim.
He finally got an appointment to see a VA doctor, and to have a hearing test, at the end of April. I understand they have a back log, but does anyone have an idea, of how long this process can take?
My husband had all of his military health records, and doctor reports, concerning his neck. Does anyone know if he may be able to qualify, with his medical problems. He only starting receiving his retirement, a month before he applied. Thanks to anyone who may have information and answers to my questions.
