That was an awesome post! Very well said!

I too am a disabled vet. I have my (hopefully final) compensation and pension physical in a couple of weeks and hope to finally have my settlement. The Army medically retired me but said my condition existed prior to service and left me hanging. I got the VA to agree that the Army was wrong and am moving forward to correct that. Anyways, I have ankylosing spondylitis ( www.spondylitis.org ) and can certainly relate to your pain, fatigue, and frustration. My state went MM a little over ayear ago and I now have my card as a registered MM patient. However, there is no support structure or co-ops setup here. The state law is very vague on the co-op issue and I don't think anyone is brave enough to push the issue yet. Like you, I cannot grow my own and I am having trouble finding a safe and reliable source.

I am also unemployed as being a mechanic was not good with condition. I started a website to help vet's through the disability process etc, I am working on a support group for people with my disease or diseases related to it. I am taking seminary courses and I teach Sunday school. I went to Mississippi and helped after the hurricane and I support missions like that. I am not a criminal and I am not lazy.

Anyways, you are not alone. Hang in there and one day we will have relief.

Feel free to e-mail me montjon66 at hotmail.com