Has anyone else have experience or advice on difficulties getting back into the military due to medical issues?

PFC Justin DeLoatch — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 13:21:55 -0500

Had a motorcycle accident while active duty, I've been trying to get back in as NG. Went to private doctor and done a cognitive scan were results were good and doctor said fit for duty. At this point my recruiter does know what else to do. I wanna serve again but this is my hold up. Anyone similar experience or advice they can feed. I thank you

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2019 2:26 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 14:26:49 -0500

Yes when I was in the Marine Corps IRR back in 2008 I wanted to get back Active Duty. Marine Corps didn't want us prior service so I went down the hallway to the Army recruiter. Thought they would love a good E-4 Cpl from the Marine Corps. Boy did MEPS give me hell like I was a POS. They brought up when I originally enlisted back in 2001 I smoked pot in high school but I didn't put it on the report when I was there. Like seriously I'm still in the Military being in the IRR I did 4 years active 2 In the regular reserve. Then they brought up my Knee Surgery I had on Active Duty forced me to get a waiver even though I passed a APFT that same morning. It was crazy going back to that place.

Response by 1LT Carla Singleton made Jan 3 at 2019 6:10 PM

1LT Carla Singleton — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 18:10:29 -0500

Right here! Medically boarded only after a X-ray was done to see I have scoliosis. I did my job perfectly fine and ranked the highest. Out out to discover my pain was only cause by a muscle sprain. Which heal and I do more pt than while on active duty