14. A Service Connection Battle

Our guest talks about significant health challenges that developed for her after leaving the service.

This episode contains some common military terms that might not be familiar to everyone. Here is a quick explanation to provide context:

Motor Pool - An area where vehicles are parked when not in service and where maintenance work is performed.

VA Disability Rating - The VA assesses disability on a scale of 0% to 100% based on the severity of the disability. Each percent rating (in increments of 10%) correspond with a monthly tax-free payment to the veteran as well as eligibility for other VA-related benefits.

Service Connected - "A service-connected condition means an illness or injury that was caused by—or got worse because of—your active military service." (from VA.gov)