Do I have to get a waiver due to a past VA disability?

2020-01-05T03:44:12-05:00

I got out the Army due to PT failure(I know I fucked up). When I came home, I went to the VA to report one of my restricted reports to get counseling. They diagnosed me with PTSD from Military Sexual Trauma. I actually did not know that was a thing to be honest. Anyways, I’m finally okay and was able to get the help I need to move forward. I want to re-enlist and come back to the Army. Would I need a waiver for that? How likely would it be approved considering it’s not extreme Combat PTSD and does not effect much of my life anymore.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Jan 5 at 2020 4:04 AM

2020-01-05T04:04:16-05:00

Ok, you got chaptered for PT failure. What is your RE code and narrative? Those really are going to determine the difficulty of you getting back in or not and really only a recruiter can tell you what you will have to do or if you can do anything. It depends on what command put as your termination reason. If it is just PT failure... you will have to show that you can pass a PT test most likely but do not quote me on that as I am not a recruiter. It is only what I have seen here in some cases.

Talk to a recruiter. Like tomorrow.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 5 at 2020 12:35 PM

2020-01-05T12:35:45-05:00

Only a recruiter can answer your question. Like SSG Brian G. stated, is based on the discharge circumstances and your Re-Entry (RE) Code on your DD214.

Response by PFC Ashley Anderson made Jan 5 at 2020 8:06 PM

2020-01-05T20:06:52-05:00

Honorable discharge. Re entry code 3...
I know PTSD is part of the Disqualifications to joining. But it was a dismissed and thankfully not extreme. I just feel like this may be able to pass a bit since it’s not from combat/injuries.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2020 10:38 AM

2020-01-06T10:38:00-05:00

PFC Ashley Anderson did you receive a Medical Discharge? If so, then yes. The RE Code will vaguely determine how much of a process said waiver will be. Documentation and Letters of Recommendation are gold currency.

Response by PFC Ashley Anderson made Jan 10 at 2020 1:54 PM

2020-01-10T13:54:24-05:00

UPDATE : I spoke to a recruiter. I have to get the OK from the va with supporting documents. Once confirmed then I need to pass the APFT and from there I would be able to qualify since my DD214 only states a waiver for pt test.