Posted on Jan 16, 2019
Is it possible to get convalescent leave for my spouse's recovery?
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Hello there all. Was wondering if anyone has had convalescent leave due to their spouse having major surgery (hysterectomy) She had to get one due to having uterus cancer stage 2. Now, we went off base due to the fact post hospital wanted her to have 2 major surgery's and have her be out even longer. The doctor we went to gave her a 6 week recovery where she is basically bed ridden and on heavy narcotics. I have three kids below the age of 8 and unfortunately we are not around family. How do I go about getting convalescent leave if I can
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Surgery
Fort Bliss
Cancer
Posted 6 y ago
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Commander can authorize up 10 days PTDY for you to be a “non medical attendant” or you can try emergency leave.
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SSG (Join to see)
FYSA as of June 2020; This info is located at AR 600-8-10; Ch 5-12 subcha (c), para (12).
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Convalescent leave is for YOUR illness or surgery. You might be able to get some permissive leave or some sort of pass but you are going to have to get help. Talk to your first sergeant and the chaplain.
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I start convalescent leave for my spouse tomorrow, it is absolutely possible
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We are getting it done at the Army hospital here at bliss, the doctor wrote a recommendation for me to take con leave, which I submitted with my DA31. It was approved same day
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SGT (Join to see)
what part of the regulation did you look up? I know it in 600-8-10 but i'm having a hard time finding it.
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SFC Jason Heritage
In AR 600-8-10, Convalescent leave is for the Soldier's recovery, not a family member/
5–3. Rules to use convalescent leave
a. Convalescent leave is a nonchargeable absence from duty granted to expedite a Soldier’s return to full duty after illness, injury, or childbirth.
5–3. Rules to use convalescent leave
a. Convalescent leave is a nonchargeable absence from duty granted to expedite a Soldier’s return to full duty after illness, injury, or childbirth.
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1SG (Join to see)
Just because you are getting it does not mean it is right. It means the CoC was too lazy to research AR 600-8-10.
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