Have you been discharged for a disability resulting from something that happened to you in the line of duty?
Yes, I have been discharged after I was recently crippled during a combat mission.
Then you may qualify for enhanced eligibility status meaning you'll be placed in a higher priority group, which makes you more likely to get benefits if you meet at least one of the requirements.
I've served this country since 1979. I did more than my duty, sure you can do something for me now, am I right?