Can I bring paperwork to MEPS by myself?

AN Kae Graham — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 07:45:52 -0500

I have an RE-3G discharge code. I was working with a US Army recruiter for a while and went to MEPS over the past Summer. I passed every single portion of the physical but required a psych eval for my discharge code in order to continue processing. I have not been PDQ but my recruiter has not sent up my Psych eval that I obtained from the VA. The Eval shows that I am psychologically sound. I have not heard back from my recruiter. The last time I contacted them was October 16th. I have gone so far as calling recruiting Command and the Meps Liasion. I am determined to Send this paperwork up and have them contact the recruiter to continue processing and ship. This is the only thing standing between me and choosing an MOS.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2019 8:59 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:59:03 -0500

No, that's not how the system works.
RE-3G: Condition (not physical disability) interfering with the performance of duty.
VA psychiatrist evaluation only impacts your treatment there and possibly a reduction in any compensation for the condition.
See DODI 6130.03.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2019 9:40 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 09:40:29 -0500

Have you gone into the recruiting center?

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2019 9:55 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 09:55:46 -0500

Well a person can't just walk into MEPS lol. They wont take you without an appointment its not like the DMV. Even with a military ID if you don't have official business inside the building they will kick you out. I would go to another recruiter if I was you. Depending on where you live there might be multiple stations close by. In my city I think there are 4 different recruiting stations in the city.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Jan 4 at 2019 11:33 AM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 11:33:53 -0500

As a former recruiter, I can tell the type of waiver you need is a complicated, time consuming affair. When I was recruiting, they went to the bottom of the stack. I only worked them when I had absolutely nothing else going on or I gave them to another recruiter that was hurting to make mission. It would seem to even the most casual observer the recruiter you are working with is giving you the brush off.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2019 2:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:50:18 -0500

The last thing I heard before I went on PCS leave a month ago is that the Army is not doing behavioral health RE waivers at the moment.

Response by SFC Richard Hamel made Jul 8 at 2019 5:59 AM

SFC Richard Hamel — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 05:59:50 -0400

No you can't sent it to the MEPS. Only recruiter can do it. Re/3 are disqualified for two yrs. Then require re code waiver.