PFC Michael Miller 3018760 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was on active duty for about 190 days before being separated due to problems with my knees that they determined to be EPTS (Existing Prior To Service). My DD-214 shows Separation Code JFW and the narrative reason states &quot;Failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards.&quot;<br /><br />I applied for a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Loan but was denied because the minimum service requirement is 24 months. However, exceptions are made under §5303A(3)(F)(ii) for &quot;a discharge or release from active duty for a medical condition which preexisted service on active duty and which the Secretary determines is not service connected&quot;. In this situation it would revert back to 180 days on active duty required by USC Title 38 § 3702(a)(2)(C)(i).<br /><br />I am about to appeal the denial, but I don&#39;t have any of my medical records from the Army, just my DD-214 stating the reason for discharge. Given the wording on my DD-214, am I correct that I should qualify for the VA Loan? 2017-10-20T19:31:20-04:00 PFC Michael Miller 3018760

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was on active duty for about 190 days before being separated due to problems with my knees that they determined to be EPTS (Existing Prior To Service). My DD-214 shows Separation Code JFW and the narrative reason states &quot;Failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards.&quot;<br /><br />I applied for a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Loan but was denied because the minimum service requirement is 24 months. However, exceptions are made under §5303A(3)(F)(ii) for &quot;a discharge or release from active duty for a medical condition which preexisted service on active duty and which the Secretary determines is not service connected&quot;. In this situation it would revert back to 180 days on active duty required by USC Title 38 § 3702(a)(2)(C)(i).<br /><br />I am about to appeal the denial, but I don&#39;t have any of my medical records from the Army, just my DD-214 stating the reason for discharge. Given the wording on my DD-214, am I correct that I should qualify for the VA Loan?

2017-10-20T19:31:20-04:00 2017-10-20T19:31:20-04:00 SSG Ernest Gonzales 3018837

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What state do you live in?

2017-10-20T20:03:25-04:00 2017-10-20T20:03:25-04:00 CW3 Kevin Storm 3020691

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Contact your county Veterans Service Office, they can help you through the appeals process.

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