Posted on Jan 16, 2019
Is it possible to get convalescent leave for my spouse's recovery?
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Hello there all. Was wondering if anyone has had convalescent leave due to their spouse having major surgery (hysterectomy) She had to get one due to having uterus cancer stage 2. Now, we went off base due to the fact post hospital wanted her to have 2 major surgery's and have her be out even longer. The doctor we went to gave her a 6 week recovery where she is basically bed ridden and on heavy narcotics. I have three kids below the age of 8 and unfortunately we are not around family. How do I go about getting convalescent leave if I can
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Commander can authorize up 10 days PTDY for you to be a “non medical attendant” or you can try emergency leave.
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SSG (Join to see)
FYSA as of June 2020; This info is located at AR 600-8-10; Ch 5-12 subcha (c), para (12).
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Convalescent leave is for YOUR illness or surgery. You might be able to get some permissive leave or some sort of pass but you are going to have to get help. Talk to your first sergeant and the chaplain.
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I start convalescent leave for my spouse tomorrow, it is absolutely possible
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We are getting it done at the Army hospital here at bliss, the doctor wrote a recommendation for me to take con leave, which I submitted with my DA31. It was approved same day
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what part of the regulation did you look up? I know it in 600-8-10 but i'm having a hard time finding it.
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SFC Jason Heritage
In AR 600-8-10, Convalescent leave is for the Soldier's recovery, not a family member/
5–3. Rules to use convalescent leave
a. Convalescent leave is a nonchargeable absence from duty granted to expedite a Soldier’s return to full duty after illness, injury, or childbirth.
5–3. Rules to use convalescent leave
a. Convalescent leave is a nonchargeable absence from duty granted to expedite a Soldier’s return to full duty after illness, injury, or childbirth.
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1SG (Join to see)
Just because you are getting it does not mean it is right. It means the CoC was too lazy to research AR 600-8-10.
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Found this: Check it out in the regs but :
What Military Spouses Need To Do During Convalescent Leave
Just like any other ordinary employee, military servicemen also enjoy privileges of an emergency leave. There are several emergency leave available to members of the military based on their particular needs; and convalescent leave is one of those. As a military spouse, you play a very important part in taking care of your husband or wife; from the approval of leave to his or her immediate recovery.
Convalescent leave is a non-chargeable absence from duty granted to speed up a military serviceman’s recovery and return to full duty after an illness, serious injury or surgery. If in any case your husband applying for convalescent leave is capable of performing even the slightest job, then it is more likely that he will not be granted leave.
There are steps to be followed when applying for convalescent leave. If in case both of you are in the military and it happens that your husband is seriously ill and no one is expected to take care of him except you, then you are allowed to file for an emergency leave to fulfil your role as a military spouse. The following are helpful tips to make sure that you are following the right procedures and speaking to the right person for the approval of your leave.
◦Talk to your chain of command and discuss about your spouse’s condition. Based on the Army Regulation 600-8-10, you are allowed up to 30 days emergency leave in case your spouse is injured, underwent surgery or is seriously ill. Ask for permission that you are requesting a leave of absence.
◦You need to accomplish a Request and Authority for Leave Form. Be sure to fill out necessary information which includes, of course, your identification, your address in case you will be going to another place not your place of residence and the number of days you will be on leave. You also have to make sure you have checked the box marked “Emergency”.
◦After you have filled out all the important information in your leave form, you need to attach a copy of your Leave and Earning Statement. This is for purposes of determining how much should be charged to you. You are only allowed up to a certain extent depending on how much you are eligible to take.
◦Submit your application form including the supporting documents to your department’s personnel office. The personnel officer will be the one to hand your application to the commander and will return it afterwards.
Taking care of your military spouse in the event of serious illness and injury is something you should not take for granted. So make sure you have enough information regarding emergency leave to save you from any hassle when such situation comes.
What Military Spouses Need To Do During Convalescent Leave
Just like any other ordinary employee, military servicemen also enjoy privileges of an emergency leave. There are several emergency leave available to members of the military based on their particular needs; and convalescent leave is one of those. As a military spouse, you play a very important part in taking care of your husband or wife; from the approval of leave to his or her immediate recovery.
Convalescent leave is a non-chargeable absence from duty granted to speed up a military serviceman’s recovery and return to full duty after an illness, serious injury or surgery. If in any case your husband applying for convalescent leave is capable of performing even the slightest job, then it is more likely that he will not be granted leave.
There are steps to be followed when applying for convalescent leave. If in case both of you are in the military and it happens that your husband is seriously ill and no one is expected to take care of him except you, then you are allowed to file for an emergency leave to fulfil your role as a military spouse. The following are helpful tips to make sure that you are following the right procedures and speaking to the right person for the approval of your leave.
◦Talk to your chain of command and discuss about your spouse’s condition. Based on the Army Regulation 600-8-10, you are allowed up to 30 days emergency leave in case your spouse is injured, underwent surgery or is seriously ill. Ask for permission that you are requesting a leave of absence.
◦You need to accomplish a Request and Authority for Leave Form. Be sure to fill out necessary information which includes, of course, your identification, your address in case you will be going to another place not your place of residence and the number of days you will be on leave. You also have to make sure you have checked the box marked “Emergency”.
◦After you have filled out all the important information in your leave form, you need to attach a copy of your Leave and Earning Statement. This is for purposes of determining how much should be charged to you. You are only allowed up to a certain extent depending on how much you are eligible to take.
◦Submit your application form including the supporting documents to your department’s personnel office. The personnel officer will be the one to hand your application to the commander and will return it afterwards.
Taking care of your military spouse in the event of serious illness and injury is something you should not take for granted. So make sure you have enough information regarding emergency leave to save you from any hassle when such situation comes.
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SFC (Join to see)
After reading the information posted, it doesn’t state the Soldier can receive convalescence leave, it states they can receive emergency leave. Emergency leave IS chargeable.
Soldiers can receive non-chargeable leave (TDY) if spouse or child have to go to a different location other than the location where the service member is stationed. The key word is location. Any convalescent leave must receive documentation from the medical facility(military). The the procedure was done at an off-post location, you would have to take the documents that was received from the civilian provider to the military facility in order to receive any recommended leave. Personally I have never seen a Soldier receive convalescent leave for their spouse. The Soldier normally would have to use their own leave. Your command can either allow you to take leave or can allow you to have several 3-4 day passes which could allow for you to work no more than 3 days out of the week, but it would allow you to have time off without using leave days especially if you haven’t accumulated a sufficient amount of leave days.
Soldiers can receive non-chargeable leave (TDY) if spouse or child have to go to a different location other than the location where the service member is stationed. The key word is location. Any convalescent leave must receive documentation from the medical facility(military). The the procedure was done at an off-post location, you would have to take the documents that was received from the civilian provider to the military facility in order to receive any recommended leave. Personally I have never seen a Soldier receive convalescent leave for their spouse. The Soldier normally would have to use their own leave. Your command can either allow you to take leave or can allow you to have several 3-4 day passes which could allow for you to work no more than 3 days out of the week, but it would allow you to have time off without using leave days especially if you haven’t accumulated a sufficient amount of leave days.
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Have you even tried talking to your CoC, or did you run to rally point first? Leave is entirely up to the commander. I had a buddy not come to work for 4 months for a very similar situation, but you have to communicate with your leadership.
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i don't know if you can, some one with more experience will have to answer that. if you can't be there for her during her recovery time you could look into having a personal care assistant come to your house and help her out. i don't know if insurance will cover it, but it is another option for you.
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