Can veterans with a Severe TBI be recalled into service?

SPC Scott Fleener — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:51:54 -0500

I received my TBI in 2017 affecting my right frontal lobe which affects my emotions and impulse control. I'm just wondering if I can be recalled? I can't handle stress the way I used too and I shut down in chaotic environments. I feel bad I can't fight anymore but I'm genuinely concerned I'd be recalled and get people hurt due to my TBI. I was interested previously in getting into law enforcement but after I tried to work at a jail like setting I quickly realized I am not equipped to deal with loud Chaotic environments anymore. Will I be recalled and if so will I be found for to serve? Thanks

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jan 7 at 2020 10:18 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 22:18:33 -0500

LTC Jason Mackay SFC Private RallyPoint Member should be able to answer this

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 7 at 2020 10:19 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 22:19:05 -0500

SPC Scott Fleener you'll have to meet medical standards to be recalled and retained. If you were separated for this condition, I would not be concerned about it. I would not really be concerned about anyone being recalled from IRR right now.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 7 at 2020 11:31 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 23:31:54 -0500

No..... I have the same and I am. 194% VA disabled... VA calculator.. I hope you have applied for benefits due.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2020 12:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:54:48 -0500

No one is going to be recalling you. You're an entry level 31B, your skill set is not one that is so hard to fill that the Army has to pull people out of retirement for it.
There are two primary types of recalls. Recall from retirement, and recall from the IRR. Retirees are recalled when they have a critical short skill like doctors, surgeons, or some other highly technical skill. IRR can be called up to backfill deploying units. If you're disabled then it won't apply to you. Or if you aren't in the IRR, it doesn't apply to you.

Response by PV2 Aj Veal made Jan 8 at 2020 7:10 AM

PV2 Aj Veal — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:10:41 -0500

If you want to work on your TBI issues, check this out brother: https://www.shepherd.org/patient-programs/care-for-us-service-members

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2020 10:26 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:26:23 -0400

Most unlikely!
Thank you for your Service by the way. I am very proud to call you a COMRADE, SPC Scott Fleener.