Legal Question in Military Law in California

veterans disabilty

I was honorbaly discharged from the us air force in 1967. I served 4 years in the air force. I was discharged in fed of 1967 and was dianogsed with type 1 diabeties in oct of that year after discharge. Just 9 months later. I have always wandered if when discharged, on the physcial for discharge if I was at that time a diabetic and not told. Also wandered if after discharge, if a time is covered if you come down with a disability, if your eligable for any veteran benifits? Like medical coverage or??????

Thanks for any Help you may provide.

Herman Harper


Asked on 11/17/01, 2:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald G. Rehkopf, Jr. Brenna, Brenna & Boyce, PLLC

veterans disabilty//Reply

To determine what Veteran's Benefits you are eligible for, contact your closest Department of Veterans Affairs office. Also, most American Legion or VFW posts have someone who can explain veteran's entitlements to you. As an Honorably Discharged veteran with 4 years of service, there are numerous benefits that you qualify for. They will need to see a copy of your DD Form 214, or Discharge Paperwork.

However, to answer the specific question about your diabetes issue, I would have to review documents and medical records. Talk to the VA first - it's free and then, if you still have legal questions, contact an attorney in your area that handles veterans/military law issues.

Good Luck to you.

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Answered on 11/17/01, 5:02 pm


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