VA disability and becoming a firefighter
I am getting out of the military in a few months and want to become a fire fighter. Im pretty sure I will be getting a high VA disability percent due to some things that happened in service.
Can you become a firefighter while receiving VA disability compensation? I understand that you still have to pass the CPAT, medical exam, background check, academy, and be able to perform the job safely. I’m more so asking whether having a VA disability rating itself creates any issue during the hiring process.
I’m not asking about lying or hiding anything on medical paperwork. I’m just trying to understand how this works practically and whether anyone has gone through the process as a disabled veteran.
Any advice or firsthand experience would be appreciated.