Exactly. When you go out, you are already affected by taking medication and you lose your memory.
In my case, in terms of Canadian Forces and VAC services, it's a monumental flop. I wasn't adequately supported in my transition. They blamed me and said I should have transitioned properly. We lack support and are being left to fend for ourselves. In addition to having physical and mental problems, we have to deal with the endless paperwork. We don't know what to do anymore. It isn't true that we have guidance; there's a big gap in this regard.
I have to fight to get $27,000 back. Otherwise, it would mean that I wouldn't have had a salary for a year. I gave 12 years of my life to the Canadian Armed Forces, and now I have to fight for what I'm owed. It's unthinkable. There should be a lot more staff at VAC who are skilled in this area, even if it means employing former military personnel who know the system so they can better guide us.
Often, the problem is that these are people who have no knowledge of the military and issues. They don't care a bit about us. It's a pity, but that's the way it is. We're numbers.