Can my contract be extended in order to go through a medical board?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:59:31 -0400

I have about 4 month left on my contract..however due to a medical incident a meb board maybe in the works ...I know the process extensive. Would they extend my contract until the meb is complete ?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2021 7:28 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:28:40 -0400

May be in the works is not the same as IS in the works. Have you spoken with your medical provider to see if they will be initiating a Med Board? Have you spoken with Retention to see what happens when this kind of situation comes up? They're the SMEs. Ask them.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Aug 30 at 2021 2:52 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:52:06 -0400

This is a conversation to have with medical. Maybe is not a definite thing.

Response by PV2 Tommy Smith made Aug 31 at 2021 1:30 AM

PV2 Tommy Smith — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 01:30:31 -0400

My understanding is the Army will hold you in until the are done with the MEB. Were you sent or recommended to I think its PEB to be sent to MEB. Your NCO over you can recommend you for one. I may be wrong. I know other hear have more experience in this.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2021 1:45 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 01:45:12 -0400

The PEB will not even enter you into the MEB if you have less than 90 days to ETS. Once you're in the MEB, you can be extended to finish it.
I would advise that you just go extend a year now. You don't know how long it will take to get from where you are now to the start of a med board. You still have to be treated, go through treatment, then get a permant profile, before your MEB can start. That can be six months to a year.