Posted on Oct 11, 2021
I am a combat veteran (Desert Storm). Returned with PTSD, began to have issues with drugs and alcohol to self medicate. Received Art 15?
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Lost rank & pay. Now have a 70% disability rating from VA, get compensation. I want my rank and pay back. Is this possible?
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Posted 3 y ago
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You would have to submit to the Review/Corrections Board that your discharge, reduction in grade and everything with it was done/given in error. So, is it possible? Kind of. Is it likely? No. You got reduced in rank from an Article 15 due to drug use. Not sure how you could get everything given back to you. Especially after all this time.
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There are procedures to follow, but short answer not many ever get the actions reversed. Proof would be very difficult to produce and word of mouth is not a good start point. Enjoy the compensation and live a productive and drug free life.
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PVT Craig Caudill
I appreciate all the input. I have a good life and have been sober for 13 years. It still took a long time to understand and mostly recover from PTSD. Its not about the money, its about the rank I earned. I want it back and I will apply. I hope but don't expect our government to get it right. Thank you all for your service. Have a great day.
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You can request a review but unless they find the reduction and discharge were somehow in error, your odds are slim.
I never say “never” but I will wish you luck
I never say “never” but I will wish you luck
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