Can a person with a disability rating join back into the Army?

SPC Cordel St.amant — Sat, 04 May 2019 11:28:13 -0400

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made May 4 at 2019 11:55 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sat, 04 May 2019 11:55:34 -0400

If I were you, Specialist, I would ask your Recruiter. SPC Cordel St.amant

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 4 at 2019 12:06 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 04 May 2019 12:06:49 -0400

There are differences depending upon where you got the rating and what % it is. Either way you can contact a recruiter. It will largely depend on what your rates issue is. Thank you for your service.

Response by SSG Brian G. made May 4 at 2019 12:26 PM

SSG Brian G. — Sat, 04 May 2019 12:26:53 -0400

Talk to a recruiter. I will not comment on whether they can or not as each case is different. Have people with disability ratings rejoined the military? Yes. There are several stories of here on RP of just that happening. Each one is different but the thing is, you have to write the VA to give up your disability and then you have to pass MEPS. And even then you have to have a waiver or a few depending on the reasons for the disability in the first place. And then there is the fact that you might not even get that disability rating back because look at you, you are healthy enough to serve again... that is not disability.

Think long and hard before you embark on such a course.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2019 12:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 May 2019 12:31:02 -0400

Yes- it’s possible

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2019 1:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 May 2019 13:36:04 -0400

Yes but it basically depends on what your ratings are for and if you can pass medical. Your first stop is a recruiter and then go from there. I came back in the Army 2007 with a 60% VA rating, so it is possible. Good luck to you...

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made May 4 at 2019 7:59 PM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Sat, 04 May 2019 19:59:33 -0400

maybe with a waiver

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2019 10:26 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 May 2019 10:26:49 -0400

Yes, you can. It may take some time depending on what it is. You will need your actual evaluation that breaks down how you are receiveing the rate that you are. In some cases, you may even have to reduce the percentage. Like everyone else is saying though, you do want to talk to a recruiter first to see if you’re eligible or not.