Posted on Dec 26, 2022
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?
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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?
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Fort Stewart
Hunter AAF
Posted 3 y ago
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SPC (Join to see), 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.
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.
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COL Randall C.
SPC (Join to see), Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis gave solid advice about contacting the new unit. Have you? From what you previously stated your you're supposed to report there tomorrow. Have you find a shuttle (you mentioned the sick call bus) from HAAF to main post - is it still running?
The last thing you want to do is just not show up because it's too hard to do and/or too expensive. You need to push this with your chain of command.
The last thing you want to do is just not show up because it's too hard to do and/or too expensive. You need to push this with your chain of command.
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My wife was off tomorrow to give a me ride. They said the shuttle no longer run but there is something called the red bus which I don’t know what it is but they’ll help me with transportation. COL Randall C.
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SPC (Join to see)
COL Randall C. - just an update Sir. I ended up losing my clearance for a medication they wanted to try me on. I was told I couldn't do my mos without it, so I was up for an administrative discharge, but I talked to my PCM who initiated a MEB.
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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.....
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SPC (Join to see)
Yeah but most live on post there. I hoot my orders last week to report on the 3rd however I didn’t want to move out when all of my medical doctors are here off post less than 3 mins away.
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SPC (Join to see) - Dude...it's easier to get you to/from medical appointments than it is to get you to/from medical appointments AND to/from home to work. Pack up. Move closer to the unit. Learn public transportation.
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I take a new medication which has helped but not curing. COL Randall C. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
Not sure medications change ability to drive. When I was working we had an employee who had a seizure and doctors were required to report it to DMV. Her driving privileges were revoked and she had to apply every 6 months to get them reinstated. Don't know for sure but think she had to go X number of months without a seizure regardless of what meds she took.
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Same my driving privileges have been revoked, so I was walking to work, but the company I was with is about to deploy and I got moved to a company over an hour away and I can’t drive. I wouldn’t mind going to the barracks I just want to make sure my bah wouldn’t stop due to me having a family. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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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.
While the lack of facts make this a puzzle, either scenario is manageable.
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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.
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SSG Roger Ayscue
I don't know. The one to ask about this is either MSG (Join to see) or COL Randall C. They are spot on with that sort of thing. Do you live with family members and if so do you have an adult family member that can drive you to work?
The bottom line that I was getting to was that the Army is not going to just let you not get deployed, and sit at home because you can't drive. You only have three months till the MEB so it might be worth the inconvenience of the separation to avoid the stress of how do I get to work and home every day without being late and getting into trouble with the unit.
The bottom line that I was getting to was that the Army is not going to just let you not get deployed, and sit at home because you can't drive. You only have three months till the MEB so it might be worth the inconvenience of the separation to avoid the stress of how do I get to work and home every day without being late and getting into trouble with the unit.
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COL Randall C.
I'll let SSG Roger Ayscue confirm but from what I have gotten from his PMs and posts here/elsewhere are the following:
1) He currently lives on Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF), which is about 40 miles from the main post of Fort Stewart where his new unit is (Stewart and Hunter are under the same IMCOM and are controlled by the same post garrison)
2) Before his transfer he was working at a unit located at/near HAAF along with his doctors that have been treating him. Now his doctors are nearby but the unit he was transferred to is on main post.
3) He is married and has a large family. I only mention the large family because it might be a consideration in transport.
Regarding BAH, the GENERAL rule is if your orders allow dependents to accompany the Soldier than BAH won't be authorized for two locations (i.e., accompanied orders). If they don't, then the Soldier is authorized quarters and BAH is authorized for the dependents (i.e., unaccompanied orders). There are exceptions and they would have to be worked, but that's the general rule.
If the orders could be changed to unaccompanied or for some reason you or ordered to stay in the barracks, then BAH can be authorized to continue. In such a case, you change your PCM to someone on Stewart and problem solved for the next few months (still close enough to go be with the family on the weekend, meet up once or twice a week, etc.)
1) He currently lives on Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF), which is about 40 miles from the main post of Fort Stewart where his new unit is (Stewart and Hunter are under the same IMCOM and are controlled by the same post garrison)
2) Before his transfer he was working at a unit located at/near HAAF along with his doctors that have been treating him. Now his doctors are nearby but the unit he was transferred to is on main post.
3) He is married and has a large family. I only mention the large family because it might be a consideration in transport.
Regarding BAH, the GENERAL rule is if your orders allow dependents to accompany the Soldier than BAH won't be authorized for two locations (i.e., accompanied orders). If they don't, then the Soldier is authorized quarters and BAH is authorized for the dependents (i.e., unaccompanied orders). There are exceptions and they would have to be worked, but that's the general rule.
If the orders could be changed to unaccompanied or for some reason you or ordered to stay in the barracks, then BAH can be authorized to continue. In such a case, you change your PCM to someone on Stewart and problem solved for the next few months (still close enough to go be with the family on the weekend, meet up once or twice a week, etc.)
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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.
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.
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Ask them if you can work from home. Or ask them to give you work that you can do from home. Good Luck.
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SPC (Join to see)
My goal was to stay in however it looks as if it’s not going according to plan. I want to be there I just gave up on transportation. I live 5 miles from my company here and I walk every day I’ve asked and begged everyone turned me down so before I become a hassle to someone else I rather get out. I thought the Army was a family organization.
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Sgt Kenneth Garthee
Appeal to your managers. Kick it up a level. Contact your HR Managers. Get the DAV to act on your behalf. Get help. You cannot do it all yourself.
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Sgt Kenneth Garthee
Contact the 2 Senators from your state. They will assist you with your issue with your company. I did and received a promotion.
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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?
. 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?
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