Posted on Sep 11, 2019
LCpl Branden Thompson
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Hello, I am a prior service Marine. I was discharged in 2016 after requesting to speak with a chaplain due to personal issues in my life, the chaplain recommended that I be admitted to the psych ward at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, I was admitted and spoke with a naval doctor who notated in my medical records that I was suicidal and had depressive and anxiety issues. That being said this is not accurate, from the time i was admitted I was given multiple drugs which left me out of my mind and in my opinion not able to accurately convey my thoughts. Ultimately however my command decided to discharge me with a RE-3P re enlistment code and those statements were placed in my records by the doctor. Ever since I was separated I have been trying to get back in as being a Marine was always my life goal and never wanted to be sent home in the first place. I have since been told by an attorney that a RE-3P code is for disabilities and should not have been placed on my DD-214. I attempted to transition to the army but The Army denied an entry waiver due to the wording of my records, but I was able to contact a Marine recruiter who is willing to help. He has told me that if i can get my RE code adjusted or have a congressional inquiry done I'd be able to be waived back into service regardless of what is stated in my records. My ultimate question with this is what i'm being told accurate and do I still have hope to serve again? I was an 18 year old kid who at the time was going through many personal issues but was still motivated to serve and I still want nothing more than to return to the fleet. I have contacted my congressman I am just waiting to hear back but I am just wondering if all my efforts are in vein, and even with a RE code adjustment would i still be able to re enlist at any point?
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CPL Gary Pifer
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Do yourself a favor....forget it.... apply for VA disability if you have not done so. You are now too much of a risk. You were not discharged because you spoke to a Chaplin or were given meds...you were discharged because you failed retention under MC, Naval , DOD regs and US code and met standards for diagnosis and discharge. Most likely they nailed you under "Adjustment Disorder". Meaning it's preexisting prior to enlistment. I had to move on myself. I am service connected at 100% bipolar. + 94% combined with other Disabilities...
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
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It is your right to try to clear your records, however, it is unlikely that a medical determination will be turned over by congress. Your Congressman will (if so inclined by your evidence) conduct an inquiry of the situation. If all of the processes associated with your medical treatment were sound medical practice, and subsequent command analysis with a Chapter as the end result it is more unlikely that you code will be change. However, you have the right to fight for what you believe in. Thank you for your service.
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Maj Aviation Safety Inspector, General Aviation
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Have you looked at submitting to the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR)?
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