https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-i-get-separated-through-a-5-17-chapter-will-i-be-eligible-for-disability-or-medical-services-when-i-get-out <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Long story short, I’ve been hurt for almost a year in my hip/leg. It’s gotten better and worse in different ways. My PA has refused all this time to send me for an MRI, and started a 5-17 chapter against my wishes. I just want to get fixed and do my job without pain. After a serious struggle I finally got someone else to schedule me to see orthopedics, oct 8, but I’ve been told there’s a big chance I won’t even be in the army by then. My question is, will I be eligible for disability or medical services when I get out? I can’t stand the thought of living the rest of my life in this pain, to where I can’t even sleep. Or, alternatively, is there a way I can hold this off until I’m able to get to orthopedics to prove I have an actual injury that isn’t just “chronic pain from a previous injury”? Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:15:56 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-i-get-separated-through-a-5-17-chapter-will-i-be-eligible-for-disability-or-medical-services-when-i-get-out <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Long story short, I’ve been hurt for almost a year in my hip/leg. It’s gotten better and worse in different ways. My PA has refused all this time to send me for an MRI, and started a 5-17 chapter against my wishes. I just want to get fixed and do my job without pain. After a serious struggle I finally got someone else to schedule me to see orthopedics, oct 8, but I’ve been told there’s a big chance I won’t even be in the army by then. My question is, will I be eligible for disability or medical services when I get out? I can’t stand the thought of living the rest of my life in this pain, to where I can’t even sleep. Or, alternatively, is there a way I can hold this off until I’m able to get to orthopedics to prove I have an actual injury that isn’t just “chronic pain from a previous injury”? PFC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:15:56 -0400 2019-09-05T09:15:56-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-i-get-separated-through-a-5-17-chapter-will-i-be-eligible-for-disability-or-medical-services-when-i-get-out?n=4993679&urlhash=4993679 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can put in a VA claim once you get out. Make sure all of the documentation is there for your injury and that you get the exit physical. Make a copy of your medical file. SFC Michael D. Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:34:21 -0400 2019-09-05T09:34:21-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-i-get-separated-through-a-5-17-chapter-will-i-be-eligible-for-disability-or-medical-services-when-i-get-out?n=4993737&urlhash=4993737 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So, have you read AR 635-200? The PA doesn&#39;t have that authority. Only a Commander with GCMACA has the authority to approve it. Who told you that you may not be in the Army?<br /><br />5-17c states: Separation processing may not be initiated under this paragraph until the Soldier has been counseled formally concerning deficiencies and has been afforded ample opportunity to overcome those deficiencies as reflected in appropriate counseling or personnel records.<br /><br />5-17e states: Prior to involuntary separation under this paragraph, the notification procedure in chapter 2, section I; or the administrative board procedure in chapter 2, section II, will be utilized. SGT Javier Silva Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:50:10 -0400 2019-09-05T09:50:10-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-i-get-separated-through-a-5-17-chapter-will-i-be-eligible-for-disability-or-medical-services-when-i-get-out?n=5753310&urlhash=5753310 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go online and request a copy of your records ( both personnel and medical ).<br />This may take a while to achieve, but VERY necessary.<br />After you have full records in hand scan copies into your computer for safety, and then go online to VA website to apply for disability on whatever injuries you had. This again will take some time, but it is worth it in the long run.<br />After you get a disability rating be sure to apply for VA medical. That way you can go to VA hospital for treatments / surgery as necessary. SGT Herbert Bollum Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:15:20 -0400 2020-04-08T12:15:20-04:00 2019-09-05T09:15:56-04:00