Posted on Sep 5, 2020
How do I initiate a medical discharge from the Reserves?
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I left active duty 31DEC2018. I had signed on for 3 years of reserve duty that started 01JAN2019. VA rated me 50% 20FEB2019 and re-rated me 100% 22FEB2020. Now ACFT is coming and my broken body is screaming at me. How do I initiate a medical discharge?
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You cannot initiate a medical discharge. It is initiated by a medical provider putting a 3 on one or more of your PULHES (profile). The Army is not medically removing Soldiers at this time just because there are events that a Soldier cannot complete on the ACFT. You'll be finished with your 3 years before you have to take the ACFT for record. Why not wait it out and just ETS?
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SGT (Join to see) - Your ratings don't have effect on reserve obligation. There are a few Soldiers with 100% that just drill for points (primarily) to get to their 20 year retirement.
I understand your leadership concern - not being able to lead by example in everything, but your experience is still valuable.
Not sure what your contractual obligation is, there might be an option to go to the IRR.
In order to attempt a MEB, you will need to complain a lot during your next PHA. This could trigger a medical review with the BDE physician.
I understand your leadership concern - not being able to lead by example in everything, but your experience is still valuable.
Not sure what your contractual obligation is, there might be an option to go to the IRR.
In order to attempt a MEB, you will need to complain a lot during your next PHA. This could trigger a medical review with the BDE physician.
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You should provide your provider at your unit a copy of the records that reflect your rating. Your provider may have be able to recommend you for a MEB. The issue most of the time in the Reserves is that they don't have a copy of your medical records that show you are not able to deploy and maintain your readiness.
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