I am a 100% service connected disabled veteran. I served in the Marine Corps and was deployed to Iraq in 2009 and Honorably discharged in 2012. I was medically evacuated from Iraq and after returning began suffering from ptsd and major depression. I have had multiple traumatic brain injuries and have been hospitalized approximately 30 times since returning from Iraq. I have been unemployed unable to hold a job resulting in over $50k in debt. It has been five years since I applied for VA disability, I had to much pride to file after returning from Iraq. I still haven’t received the 5 years of retroactive pay due to me. I am at risk of becoming homeless within the next 60 days, both my parents are sick, my Father stage 4 prostate cancer and Mother COPD. All I want is to get better so I can take care of my family, finish my bachelors degree, and get out of debt. Between trying to manage the VA disability claim which is extremely difficult /triggering, and the financial burden hanging over my head I feel hopeless. I have been very low functioning for the last 8 years, unable to care for myself. I am now 115lbs, I struggle everyday just to brush my teeth, shower, do laundry etc. After so many years of being in and out of the hospital, having seizures, unable to eat or sleep, it seems impossible I will ever get better as my mental and physical health continue to get worse. Since returning from Iraq I have attempted suicide 3 times. I’m asking for help because I am not receiving the treatment I need to get better. The best treatments available are not covered by VA/medicaid insurance and I have become desperate to get better as the life expectancy for a disabled veteran with my diagnosis is between age 38-42 and on average 22 Veterans commit suicide everyday. I am 36 so I fear that I’m running out of time, racing the clock to get better. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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