Can I rejoin the Army (active or Reserve or Guard) and be at 40% VA disability?

2017-03-23T00:03:22-04:00

This is me back in 2010. I loved the Army, and I was wondering if I could return and be a soldier again with a 40% VA rating? Feel free to aak me questions as well please.

Response by SGT Jared Smith made Mar 23 at 2017 12:10 AM

2017-03-23T00:10:03-04:00

Best bet is to go talk with a recruiter. However I just read an article not too long ago about such a thing. From what I read you can get a medical waiver to come back in, but you'd lose the compensation and also the disability rating by going back "voluntarily" and also is your responsibility to tell the VA you returned active. Not sure how truthful the article was, but that's all the help I can give. Good luck.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2017 12:10 AM

2017-03-23T00:10:20-04:00

Don't bet the farm on that one. You have to be in pretty good shape to pass any military physical. I can't imagine any service taking you with service-connected disabilities.

Response by CPO Bill Penrod made Mar 23 at 2017 12:18 AM

2017-03-23T00:18:02-04:00

Jason, google: Veterans Benefit Network...................these guys will have answer.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2017 2:09 AM

2017-03-23T02:09:53-04:00

With the increase in all components of the Army coming, it might be possible. I don't think the VA will let you keep your rating though. I'd speak with a Recruiter to find out. The Guard might be a good option if you already have a good Civilian job lined up. Depending on how long you've been out there is a chance you'll have to go back through BCT, not 100% on that though.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2017 8:13 AM

2017-03-23T08:13:32-04:00

If you go Reserves or Guard you will keep your rating..... however, you cannot get paid by the VA and the military for the same day. So the VA will pay you for the 28 days of the months that you are a "civilian" and the Army will pay you your 2 days for drill.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2017 9:53 AM

2017-03-23T09:53:08-04:00

It is possible. I know several Soldiers within my BN that have over 50% (and some have like 75% or more) and they attend Battle Training Assembly for Retirement Points only.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2017 4:43 PM

2017-03-23T16:43:37-04:00

i'd like to comment on scpo bowerman's response, there are many instances that members can pass the physical while having a service connected, as long as it doesn't put them into the p3 category or their medication or treatment ie pain meds or psych meds prevents them from deploying or even serving, then depending on rank and age can the sm contribute to the overall mission like training, coordinating, too many variables, old dogs teach young dogs

Response by SPC Christopher Sweeney made Apr 10 at 2017 5:09 AM

2017-04-10T05:09:20-04:00

Hey Jason, hope everything is going well brother. Fellow SPC here who was medically discharged and looking into getting back in. If you receive any info on this topic please shoot me a message, I would greatly appreciate it.

-SPC Chris Sweeney