I joined the Royal Engineers, sept '63.
Demobbed 8/4/72 and again 8/4/75
I was discharged as time served both times.
Served 11 years 240 days.
My disability was due to a fully loaded artic smashing into the back of my car when I was stationary at a red light.
I applied early on the grounds that I was unable to work due to the injuries.
I have since claimed my pension which I qualified for on reaching 60.
However, I delayed claiming for 2 1/2 years as I believed they would cheat me out of that too.
I am registered as Disabled because of my injuries.
At the medical, the doctor took a dislike to me, not believing I had to rest for 30 mins on my way to York, from Northumberland.
I believe this was why he did not allow my claim.
I phoned Kentigarn House this year and was told "They must have had a reason to dissalow it so just get over it"!