Thanks for the usefull info and guideance. Will put your knowledge to work and see just how the V.A. handles this one. From what I have read on the posts here and other places it seems like the V.A. wants either to ignore us or just have us go away. At this point in my life I'm not going to accept either one. Will keep you posted on my experience with them. Got one more week in the Army. Been a long ride!!!