Anyone know about going back in the army after medically discharged?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 May 2019 15:47:47 -0400

I was medically discharged in February of 2018. I heard I could go back in, if my re code is atleast a 3. I need a waiver and all that good stuff. Does anyone have any good advice or been in my shoes before?

Response by 1SG Charles Hunter made May 16 at 2019 4:44 PM

1SG Charles Hunter — Thu, 16 May 2019 16:44:29 -0400

Talk to a recruiter. Your best bet, in my opinion, would be to demonstrate that the medical disqualification no longer exists.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 5:19 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 May 2019 17:19:54 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member My personal experience. It took me 18.5 yrs to get back into the Air Force (via the MO Guard) after my medical discharge in 2000. I went through 3 recruiters before I found one that was bulldog enough to not run from the fight.
You'll want every shred of documentation you have showing the condition that led to the discharge is no longer an issue. Letters of Recommendation are a huge bonus. I got one from the Chief of Neurology at my local VA, and a former JAG of the USAF, with whom I serve on a scholarship committee.
It's a long fight. You will need to get a waiver just to get to go to MEPS. MEPS will then need to clear you. You will then need a waiver from the Surgeon General. Your recruiter should know the dominoes that need to fall, and how to set them up to fall at the right time.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 10:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:58:55 -0400

Being honest I have sent seen someone get back in that was medically discharged or had an RE code of 3. The trick is in the timing. If you offer the Army a skill that is needed then they will likely try to provide waivers. If you are just one of the many that are trying to go into an MOS that has not issue with assessions then they won't even try. It 's easier for the Army to just get someone with no issues. But the Guard is your best bet if you want to even try.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2019 1:04 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 May 2019 01:04:26 -0400

Depending on your MOS and if it is critical to the Army's mission, a waiver might be possible. But there may be a hitch. You might have to sign a waiver saying that you will not continue the medical discharge against the Army.
Speak with a JAG lawyer if there are any doubts.

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made May 31 at 2020 1:30 PM

MSG John Duchesneau — Sun, 31 May 2020 13:30:52 -0400

The best thing to do is to talk to a recruiter. They know all the "ins and outs" of getting you back in the Army.