Since I am on medication for seizures and can't drive, what are my options after being moved to a company over an hour away?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 09:14:13 -0500

My company is deploying so I got moved to a company in FT Stewart, which is over an hour away. I can’t drive due to seizures. How do I go about moving around? I can’t medboard until 3/23. I can’t drive and currently on medication. I was told I can move my house a no cost move which I don’t want to do and I’ll probably be moving again within a few months due to being sick and most likely medboarding. What are my options?

Response by MSgt James Parker made Dec 26 at 2022 9:46 AM

MSgt James Parker — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 09:46:18 -0500

COL Randall C. do you have any suggestions for SPC Private RallyPoint Member?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2022 10:05 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:05:38 -0500

Is there a post shuttle? Do you already know a person in the unit you're going to? If so, do they have a vehicle? Have you already spoken with the unit regarding the transportation issue? If moving your household closer is the most beneficial COA, for both you and the unit.....

Response by COL Randall C. made Dec 26 at 2022 10:49 AM

COL Randall C. — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:49:01 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member, I'll be blunt since it seems there are aspects of this that keep being asked over and over (although this one regarding "what can I do about my housing situation" is new).

I see your options as pretty straightforward - You can't drive due to medical conditions and need to be within walking distance of your duty location:
1) Move on-post and live in the barracks.
2) Learn public transport schedules and how to get back and forth from the base.
3) Move closer to post.

I assume you rent off-post based on your comments in this and other topics. Put your stuff (household goods - HHGs) into storage and move into the barracks on base. This will address your transportation issue as well as a concern that you'll be moving in a few months. You said you were offered a no-cost move, so I assume they are giving you a 'PCS entitlement'. If so, you'll get your HHGs packed up - designate some as a 'partial shipment to go to the barracks' and the rest for 'longer term storage'. After the MEB and you have a resolution of where you'll be going, you can have everything delivered there.

If you don't want to move, you're going to have to suck it up. Learn how to use public transportation. Many people do this day in and day out. A quick search on 'Fort Stewart public transportation' turned up a lot of links telling someone how to get around using the bus (Liberty Transport) and such.

I don't think the third option is realistic considering your situation.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Dec 27 at 2022 1:30 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:30:47 -0500

Are you Army Reserve or Active Army? Are you currently on active duty? What post are you at right now? How long will your unit be deployed?
If you are on active duty and they moved you because you are non-deployable, why are you assuming that they will move you again? Why would they make you wait until 3/23 to start a medical discharge is your Primary Care says you won't get better?
A Medical Board isn't exactly a fast process if you haven't checked.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Dec 27 at 2022 2:35 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 14:35:28 -0500

Ok, you list as a reservist, am I missing something. If you are active your command is aware and should have informed the command you are attached to. The gaining command will work through your routine travel requirements. It appears to me as if you are coming from a reserve unit that is deploying and has no drill capacity, they still have a Rear D, assigning you locally should provide a welcome administrative resource.

While the lack of facts make this a puzzle, either scenario is manageable.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2022 9:31 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:31:29 -0500

I take a new medication which has helped but not curing. COL Randall C. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

Response by Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis made Dec 28 at 2022 2:13 PM

Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:13:23 -0500

COL Cudworth has some good advice. I can only supplement.

You should be gaining a new Shirt and CO. Contact them. Let them know what your situation is. Be honest and respectful. Start with the Shirt; this is what the NCOIC/Sr. NCO Advisor/Top is supposed to do. The CO will likely get involved when the Shirt decides what to do, and the solution requires the CO's authority.

Good luck.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Dec 28 at 2022 6:44 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:44:25 -0500

If you aren’t married and don’t have to live off post, request on post housing at your new duty assignment. You might be able to walk to work.

Also, get a profile from Army that says you can’t drive. Unit might provide a way for you to get to work.

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made Dec 28 at 2022 7:06 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:06:20 -0500

No Matter Where You are, The VA Is Responsible For Your Transportation TO And FROM Medical Appointments...
. I No Longer Drive Either & It's Difficult To Even Walk After What The VA Medical Services Did To Me. ...I Have Only Been To Medical Appointments For Over 20 Years Because Of Them..
EXCEPT, In the Beginning I Went Out For Breakfast Twice, Lunch Once, And A Buffet Once..
I'd LIKE To Go Out Occasionally, But I'm Told: "You Don't Qualify For A Portable Oxygen Machine"
So Of Course I'M SCREWED Again. Just As I Was Denied Dental Care When It Was The VA Screw-Ups Which Was The Cause Of Them ALL Falling Out..........Logic And Care Is WHERE?

Response by Sgt Kenneth Garthee made Dec 28 at 2022 9:22 PM

Sgt Kenneth Garthee — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 21:22:58 -0500

Ask them if you can work from home. Or ask them to give you work that you can do from home. Good Luck.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Dec 31 at 2022 3:38 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 15:38:23 -0500

You could move in the barracks and make it easy on eveyone. You are not talking bout years, you are talking about until March. Like 3 months away.