[edcoil]

My step-father is a “vet” full medical, payments the whole nine yards. He went blind due to diabetes, the VA paid for everything, new computers for the blind, phones, teachers, but, he only spent a few months in the military and only served in Colorado.

Should he get the same benefits as someone that actually went to war?

[Dmitry Vukicevich]

As long as his injuries were sustained while on active duty. It is the least we can do for those that serve our country.

[abstracTT]

no, i dont think he should...

and thats coming from someone whos been there.

you should only get disability if it happened due to your service or while on duty.

[Poetgal26]

My feelings on the matter are mixed, I mean I am a big supporter of the US Military and our vets (past and present) as well.. Yes I agree if you have seen combat that you should get full medical and care, but I am not too sure about those who only serve a few months in...I hope this post make sense and I am in NO WAY, bashing the vets..

I am proud of all of past and present vets!

[ops33]

Yes. It is not his choice whether or not there is a war during his service. You go where you are told to go and do what you are trained to do.