Can you PCS if you’re currently doing Physical Therapy?

2021-04-05T14:15:17-04:00

Just want to know if you are allowed to PCS if undertaking physical therapy?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2021 2:43 PM

2021-04-05T14:43:59-04:00

you can do physical therapy anywhere.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2021 3:14 PM

2021-04-05T15:14:23-04:00

Physical therapy won't stop you but your profile can prevent you from PCSing

Response by SSG Dale London made Apr 6 at 2021 5:51 AM

2021-04-06T05:51:43-04:00

The only time this would stop you so far as I know is if your therapy were part of a post-operative recovery programme and you were not eligible to travel for medical reasons. In that situation you would be put on a medical hold until you were deemed able to travel and then you would PCS anyway. Otherwise, I would get started packing my bags.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Apr 6 at 2021 10:34 AM

2021-04-06T10:34:37-04:00

It depends on the details. Doing a little therapy to work out an issue is one thing. Being on profile, limited duty or light duty could impact your eligibility to PCS though.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Apr 6 at 2021 2:44 PM

2021-04-06T14:44:47-04:00

Generally speaking, yes you can. Make sure you enroll in PT as soon as you get to next assignment - it will not automatically transfer, you have to enroll again.