Posted on Aug 23, 2017
Can I re-enlist with a 40% VA disability (with 30% being anxiety that is transitional based) and RE-1 code?
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I receive disability from the VA. 30% for anxiety, 10 shoulder. My VA decision letter states anxiety indicates mild symptoms that are transient; or some difficulty in social, occupational, or school functioning, but generally functioning pretty well, has some meaningful personal relationships. Basically, transition stress to civ life. I am done with school soon and want to get back in. Any chance?
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AR 601-210 chapter5 paragraphs 45-47 have your answer. You must waive your disability prior to processing and provide proof. You must then meet AR 40-501chapter 2 physical PS standards and show the MEPS doctor why the issue you had a rating from the VA for will not be a problem during service.
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SGT Michael Martinek: Sergeant, I have a 100% disability rating. I really don't know if it would be possible for you to reenlist. Prayerfully, you WILL be able to, Sergeant.
-With My Warmest Regards, Margaret
-With My Warmest Regards, Margaret
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Foremost, you need to call your local Recruiting office. There are several avenues of questions that need to be discussed, none of which should be done publicly to non-verified military personnel.
Secondly, seriously, you need to call your local Recruiter. Sites like "themilitarywallet.com" are obviously not DoD, I could post an article there saying that in order to re-enlist you must have a purple elephant tattooed on your fourth point of contact and be just as valid. Recruiting regulations change frequently, so the best way to be up to date is be to be in personal contact with a Recruiter.
Hit up Google, and call.
Secondly, seriously, you need to call your local Recruiter. Sites like "themilitarywallet.com" are obviously not DoD, I could post an article there saying that in order to re-enlist you must have a purple elephant tattooed on your fourth point of contact and be just as valid. Recruiting regulations change frequently, so the best way to be up to date is be to be in personal contact with a Recruiter.
Hit up Google, and call.
SGT Michael Martinek
Thanks. I have been working with a recruiter for several months and am getting nowhere with them. Just called a new one yesterday to try and get the ball rolling some more. Just looking for some personal experiences or what people have seen. Good recommendation though, thank you.
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PO2 Justin Lasley
I have a similar situation, 50% anxiety, depression, and failure to adapt and 10% tinnitus. I wanted to see what my options were if I could get my head straight. Recruiter told me that I should instead focus on getting 100%... like he couldn’t believe that someone would want to get rid of a disability rating and the payments
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