How many paychecks can you miss before you are homeless?

[Separation]

18. zero

At the moment all I am receiving is %30 retirement pay for being medically retired which is about $1300. I cant get unemployment obviously because I cant work. My wife could work but we have a special needs child who needs both of us now, being that I was his main source of security, playtime, etc.

We planned ahead though, bought some land and built a modest house in a very rural (by rural I mean boondocks) in Tn that has a very low cost of living. We are waiting on my VA claim which will/should be %100, but was told that it could be Dec of next year before we start seeing any of that money. It will have been almost a year until I have been to any type of pain management of physical therapy. Magically I received a letter in the mail saying that I am being referred to a Dr out in town. Thankfully though they keep me pumped full of medications to keep the pain down and I get to see my Psych Dr once every two months.

I have resisted going to get food assistance until we need it. Once my VA claim goes through I will also be able to apply for SS faster and with no lawyer.

Its very tight month to month but we make due. Its is definitely a culture shock to my kids who could have anything when I was AD. I grew up very poor so its business as usual for me. Just counting the days for the VA......