I too am struggling trying to survive on disability. I, as the rest of you did not ask for this. I would much rather work! I spent a full career and earned an excellent salary. Unfortunately, that very same career left me with the invisible scar of severe PTSD. My department denied my claim for medical retirement, even though I wad diagnosed as being 100% disabled and that the PTSD was caused directly from my experiences on the job. I spent every penny of my savings from that career fighting to get what I deserved - a medical retirement. Ultimately, I lost. They simply waged protracted warfare against me, knowing that I wouldn't be able to last and ultimately surrender. I lost everything in the process - house, car, a boat, etc.

I receive an messily $1,114/month. Less than one paycheck from my previous service. I am grateful that I at least have something. However, I wonder how it's fair that my close friend, a combat veteran who is rated 100% disabled receives $3,800/month plus health benefits. Don't get me wrong, he earned it. But, even he says it's total bullshit because I earn mine serving 15 years as a police officer. His annual salary was about $30,000/year where as mine was well above $60,000. Don't we both deserve to be able to do more than just survive?

Ps. He had to loan me some money last week to help me replace the alternator on my jeep.

Chris