Can a solider in Korea get a compassionate reassignment if wife is suffering from postpartum and can’t get proper help?

2019-08-04T23:04:17-04:00

Because she doesn’t Have childcare and the spouse in Korea is also needing behavioral health assistance ?

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Aug 5 at 2019 1:01 AM

2019-08-05T01:01:47-04:00

They can try...but this is also an old trick used by many.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2019 2:23 AM

2019-08-05T02:23:12-04:00

Yes, but probably not. The issue can be resolved by returning the dependent to the states and serving an unaccompanied tour. Since Korea is already a dependent restricted tour, and is often used to reset the Soldier's dwell time without disrupting the dependent's EFMP, her medical provider would have to show some extremely compelling evidence as to why the Soldier would be required to be physically present with the spouse, and why it would warrant retaining the Soldier as opposed to separating for family hardship.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Aug 5 at 2019 9:14 AM

2019-08-05T09:14:55-04:00

Why can't the spouse get proper help? Most, if not all counselling services including Tricare offer childcare options during healthcare appointments. Also, Your Family support center at the spouse's location has all kinds of options for childcare for separated families.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 5 at 2019 11:52 AM

2019-08-05T11:52:16-04:00

That doesn't make sense... Going TO Korea would make more sense. The Korean medical system is amazing and makes American medicine look like voodoo doctors and exorcists. Plus the Korean hospitals know Tricare is footing the bill, so we always end up in VIP suites.