Quote Originally Posted by bamspay
I am not technically homeless but I am afraid I will be soon. I was medically discharged from the Marine Corps in 2001 for Ankylosing Spondylitis. Since that time I have been able to hold down a full time job until the last two years. Recently I have been staying with my brother and his family. I can no longer do this I am a burden and would rather be homeless than hender my family any further.

I do not live in a state that allows medical marijuana but I know that if I could find a way to relocate and was allowed to legally get medical cannabis I could get back on my feet. I have used cannabis in the past and it helped a lot.

Lately I have had depression that almost rivals the pain in my joints and back. Often I feel like just packing my bags and heading to Cali but hate the idea of
becoming a burden to a new state.
Please Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am not asking for a hand out just just looking for options.
dude, you need to apply for disability. it's a process, but it sounds like you could qualify for va disability, and social security. if you haven't you need to set-up some appointments at your local va hospital and get the ball rolling. you want to see regular docs, and psychologists. they can get you treatment/meds fro your depression. this will also start a medical history that you're going to need in order to qualify for benefits/disability. social security is a very long process, but you'll receive retro-active benefits when you finally get approved. being medically discharged will really help in your va case, good luck!
Bongojaz Reviewed by Bongojaz on . Disabled veteran needing advice I am not technically homeless but I am afraid I will be soon. I was medically discharged from the Marine Corps in 2001 for Ankylosing Spondylitis. Since that time I have been able to hold down a full time job until the last two years. Recently I have been staying with my brother and his family. I can no longer do this I am a burden and would rather be homeless than hender my family any further. I do not live in a state that allows medical marijuana but I know that if I could find a way to Rating: 5