Is compassionate assignment a realistic option for my husband?

2018-03-01T17:38:28-05:00

My son has autism and the teacher at his old school restrained him enough to leave bruising. I have started the process of taking the district to court over the incident. It did violate IDEA.

This was recent and it traumatized him. He will not allow any adults to touch him now. The school district immediately placed him into a good school with all the supports he needs including a behavioral therapist by his side in school.

He now has the supports he needs but my spouse was DA selected for recruiting. A move would be detrimental to my son's progress in school. His progress has improved dramatically since the change. Is this something severe enough that a request for compassionate assignment may be granted?

Moving my husband would also prove detrimental to his progress. This is something that I foresee to resolve, but at this point, it would create a very large situation. He is enrolled in EFMP. His diagnosis is three years old. My husband has re-enlisted since his diagnosis but his initial enlistment was prior the diagnosis. Thank you for any advice!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2018 8:53 PM

2018-03-01T20:53:47-05:00

if hes active duty Id reach out to all and every one you can, family readiness, jag or whaterver, get the ball rolling and good luck. I'm here if you need any other guidance or whatever.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2018 1:55 AM

2018-03-03T01:55:18-05:00

I hate to say this, but your family doesn't have to move with your husband, and that's very possibly the view HRC will take. Having your son enrolled in EFMP is an important first step. But there are other programs out there in places your husband could be stationed as well. Compassionate reassignment looks at moving people to the place they need to go, not stabilizing them in place.

Response by Teacher Amee made Mar 3 at 2018 11:24 PM

2018-03-03T23:24:20-05:00

Thank you for your responses. My son’s OT sees a large difference in our son’s progress when my husband is present. I am fully aware my husband is not issued a family via the Army. I will have to stay behind if he is stationed elsewhere. However the whole point of the compassionate assignment is for a situation where the active duty member asks the Army to consider the circumstances. My question is if someone has had or heard of a similar situation and had success. In the last 8 years I have hoped for the best and expected the worst. If there is anything we can do to prepare we will also do so. We will make a jag appointment and hopefully they can also guide us.

Response by CW3 Jeff Held made Mar 3 at 2018 11:28 PM

2018-03-03T23:28:41-05:00

Clearly sounds like a case of abuse. Have you notified the State office for individuals with developmental disorders? Might be worthwhile to seek out a consultation with an attorney.