https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I only have 3 days to clear post and still need my Separation physical, is this optional or is it mandatory? Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:56:47 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I only have 3 days to clear post and still need my Separation physical, is this optional or is it mandatory? SGT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:56:47 -0500 2020-02-26T02:56:47-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5601131&urlhash=5601131 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Get the separation physical and write down anything that comes to mind that could hurt or hurts. Itll buy you more time. They told me at my physical if I wanted to get my shoulder looked at it would add 8 weeks until I separated. I chose to ignore my issues and it took over 5 years to get it squared away with the VA. Do the physical. PV2 Aj Veal Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:08:50 -0500 2020-02-26T07:08:50-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5601450&urlhash=5601450 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You should do it because it documents your condition at the time you left the military. It&#39;s important if you would ever want to file for va disability benefits for any reason. Do it for your sake. MAJ James McGinn Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:05:41 -0500 2020-02-26T09:05:41-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5601548&urlhash=5601548 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>IM going to ask the dumb question. Why do you have only 3 days to clear post? MSG Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:30:47 -0500 2020-02-26T09:30:47-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5601816&urlhash=5601816 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pretty sure that’s mandatory. Who was responsible for scheduling it? The military will not release you without knowing what is wrong with you. It protects them but it also protects you. CSM Tom Satterly Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:28:40 -0500 2020-02-26T10:28:40-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5602153&urlhash=5602153 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>And make sure after the physical and whatever residuals that creates, make a complete copy of your record. These things go missing all the time. Saved my bacon. When I got the &quot;no record exists; go away&quot; from the VA, I sent them and my VSO a CD. Med types find it easier to use the dumpster vs. properly sending it off. CAPT Kevin B. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:41:02 -0500 2020-02-26T11:41:02-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5602727&urlhash=5602727 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There is so much missing from this that we can&#39;t even give you real advice. SFC Marc W. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:14:25 -0500 2020-02-26T14:14:25-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5603096&urlhash=5603096 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You don&#39;t have enough time to get a physical. Why did you wait till you only had three days left? SFC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:52:04 -0500 2020-02-26T15:52:04-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5603551&urlhash=5603551 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No Physical- no signing out of Post or the service. You screwed the pooch youmun. SGM Bill Frazer Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:00:28 -0500 2020-02-26T18:00:28-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5603921&urlhash=5603921 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had 1 day to clear post and an understanding Sargeant took me to all the places I needed to clear in six hours. I couldn’t get my exit physical but they had me sign a paper releasing the Army of any responsibility for future health issues. PFC Larry Armstrong Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:32:20 -0500 2020-02-26T19:32:20-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5605810&urlhash=5605810 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Seeing you&#39;re a 11B (CPL) probably gives you roughly 3-6 years in I&#39;m guessing. Therefore you have completed a few military task/missions/deployment... it would behoove you to complete this part of your out processing THOROUGHLY because if you ever want to file for any issues concerning VA (veteran assistant) it&#39;s better to have it annotated by a military medical physician BEFORE you leave the service. Good luck! 1SG Mitchell Smith Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:21:05 -0500 2020-02-27T11:21:05-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5606648&urlhash=5606648 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your only hope at this point is to request one through the VA, not sure if they will do it for you if you have not deployed. But it sounds like you are Active Duty so, odds are you probably were in support of some mission that would qualify. Let this be a lesson learned if you ever return to the service. Sometimes you have to advocate for yourself when you know that your ETS is coming up. I had similar situation that did not work out same way when I was going from one set of deployment orders to another set that was supposed to continuous. The short on that one, is they did not get the orders in time and thus I had to REFRAD with 49 days of earned leave that I had to cash out . To only get my next set of orders to be in effect a about three weeks later. I sure would had liked to used the leave the way it was intended vs the way I had to cash it out. That was my learning point that I have shared with many others. Strive to get your stuff in order for yourself when it manners the most... SFC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:18:33 -0500 2020-02-27T15:18:33-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5606752&urlhash=5606752 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The separation physical was always optional in the past. I don&#39;t know if the rules have changed though. SMSgt Thor Merich Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:08:53 -0500 2020-02-27T16:08:53-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-only-have-3-days-to-clear-post-and-still-need-my-separation-physical-is-this-optional-or-is-it-mandatory?n=5609043&urlhash=5609043 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In addition to why you only have 3 days left, the next statement would be that You&#39;d be a damn fool to skip your ETS Physical. 25 + years ago, it was mandatory. SFC Richard Williamson Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:27:37 -0500 2020-02-28T08:27:37-05:00 2020-02-26T02:56:47-05:00