Posted on Mar 9, 2021

Does a 6-month temp profile automatically lead to a permanent one? Will the Army initiate a med board or can I VTIP into a new MOS?

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I am a 12A currently undergoing extensive recovery (creeping up to 6 months on temp. profile) for my radial nerve damage to my left arm (I practically cannot use my left hand without a brace and my wrist cannot sustain ANY weight). With this extensive radial nerve damage, my doctors & PCM cannot take any further action and is just waiting on my nerve responses. My nerve responses has not improved in the past 3 months and shows no sign of progress.
My PCM has alerted me that after 6 months on temporary profile, they must write up a permanent one, is this true?
Additionally, following the permanent profile, what are my options in terms of military career?
I heard after 6 mo. on permanent profile, they initiate med board?
I also heard that I may be able to VTIP into not as combat-heavy MOS?

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MAJ Byron Oyler

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A permanent profile if a P2 does not initiate a med board but you sound like a three or four. In complete honesty, you should start considering what your education and experience will get you in terms of a job as a civilian. The word is still out on the ACFT but pretty much every PT test has minimum events you have to do, like cardio of some kind was required for the APFT. Can you carry a rifle or charge a pistol? Dismal I know but remember a few things, nerves do some interesting things and you look pretty young in the photo. There is no rule that you have to do 20 years early in life, generally you need to get 20 by age 62. Do you have an engineering degree?

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Roger sir. I’m 25 and yes I have an engineering degree. Unfortunately, I cannot carry a rifle without my splint (brace). Doctors are doing everything they can but the more time goes by, the possibility of nerves returning looks dimmer. I’m looking into transition programs as well just in case.

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MAJ Byron Oyler

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Neurology is an ever changing field and things might change by the time you are 35. Keep your head up and you will do fine with whatever pathway way you are forced to go down because of this.

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