Posted on Jan 14, 2019
If a soldier fails a record APFT and then is diagnosed with a disorder that directly affects PRT, is there any way to nullify the test?
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If a soldier fails a record APFT and then gets diagnosed with an incurable disorder that directly affects PRT, is there any way to nullify the test? I can't find anything in the regs that answers this question. A regular injury or illness, yes, they should be flagged. But this soldier will not be taking another APFT and will soon begin the medboard process. It has also been well over 90 days since the failed APFT. The flag removal itself doesn't really affect them professionally. I think it's more of a pride thing.
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If they're diagnosed with an incurable illness I imagine an APFT is the least of their worries. If it's something prevents them from passing an APFT or a modified APFT then they will be processed for med board. Otherwise, they will receive a permanent profile and they can pass the modified APFT and the flag will be removed.
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There's nothing they can do about the illness. He won't die from the disorder. This person has over 18 years in. He cares about the APFT and his reputation.
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SSG (Join to see) at 18 years he has sanctuary so he can be flagged for the APFT failure but won't get kicked out. If the illness affects his performance he can still be referred to a med board for medical retirement.
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I hope the SM diagnosed condition isn't life threatening. Failing the APFT and being flagged is one thing, but being diagnosed with a condition that will have an impact on your career after the fact is another story...... Hopefully the SM provided the chain of command the documentation from the doctors showing diagnosis and what's affected. Hopefully your chain of command will use common sense and pull the flag. That would be the right thing to do......... But even if it's a pride thing, the SM shouldn't worry about it. At this point and time, the SM need to start getting resume together and start preparing for transition........
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Thank you. It isn't terminal. He was preparing for retirement so he has already begun the transition process. Unfortunately we have a new chain of command that is treating a decorated NCO like a dirtbag because of this one APFT. Everything is documented.
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SSG (Join to see) That's very good to hear that it's not terminal...... Let the NCO know not to worry about what the chain thinks of him...... At the end of the day, it's a good possibility that he will get that blue retirement ID card for medical retirement and a good % rating from the VA........... Also inform him, if he have other problems no matter how small, go to sick call to get documented in records........
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