How many temporary profiles can a soldier get before it is made permanent for the same recurring issue?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:22:43 -0400

Response by PFC Michelena Halley made Jun 5 at 2015 11:23 AM

PFC Michelena Halley — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:23:45 -0400

You have to be on the profile for at least 4months straight before they consider making it permanent.

Response by SPC Chad Kolod made Jun 5 at 2015 12:37 PM

SPC Chad Kolod — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:37:26 -0400

I don't know if it has changed but a permanent profile usually is the result of being on a temporary profile for a reoccurring issue for a year. Once you have been on temporary profiles for the same issue for a year you are up for review for a permanent profile. I know that lately once you get a permanent profile they also review you for a medboard. In my case I had an issue that was getting worse quick, so I was on a temp profile for 3 months befor my permanent and than the day I was listed as a permenant I was under review for a medboard. It is very important to have a good relationship with your PCM (primary car manager). Depending on your situation they can push things one way or another. If you have any specific questions feel free to message me as I just went through the whole process.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2015 6:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:34:26 -0400

Ultimately it depends on the doctors recommendation. There is no set number of profiles required. It is up to you to work to fix yourself. If there is nothing else that can be done then it is evaluated and potentially you will get a permanent profile.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2015 4:11 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:11:58 -0400

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2015 5:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:58:28 -0400

A temporary medical profile will become a permanent after 12 months (4 consecutive temporary profiles) for the same condition. It could become a permanent 2 in any category of the PULHES which is meant to augment your APFT participation or minimally, your participation as a Soldier. If it becomes a permanent 3, the profiling officer has checked on of the 10 boxes of the Functional Section as No and must either check Needs MMRB or Needs MEB. AR 40-501, Chapter 7 covers profiling in detail. Key to the profiling action is the Soldier's MRDP, or military retention decision point. If you have met your MRDP, i.e. the care for your condition has reached a definitive, no further care to pursue point, then the MDRP has been met and the provider should profile your condition appropriately and IAW AR 40-501, Chapter 3.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2015 8:48 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:48:09 -0400

I'll start a medical readiness thread at some point soon and answer any MR related questions posted. I'm an AGR MRNCO in the Texas ARNG, so my SME perspective is most relative to the ARNGUS M-Day Soldier. I've either read it all or know where to find the answer.

As a side note, profiles are a GOOD thing for 99.9% of those seeking them. They are meant to allow the Soldier to heal and to continue their participation in the military. There is unfortunately a heaping ton of medical process misinformation out there, and to some extent my fellow MRNCO ranks are to blame for that. The Army's medical administrative process is a monster, but it works always towards the appropriate and meaningful care of the military member first and foremost.

Response by CPL Aloysius Grimaudo made Jun 11 at 2015 3:02 PM

CPL Aloysius Grimaudo — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:02:15 -0400

It all depends on your provider...can be 4 months can be 18 months...only thing certain is it will be permanent if u are gonna be med boarded..

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2018 2:05 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 02:05:05 -0400

I have been on Profile off and one for the same issue (my knee) for 3 years. I can't take it no more I just what them to fix it they keep on giving my never blocks and shots in my knee. Who can I talk to about a med board.