Is it possible to receive a medical separation after already being discharged?

SPC Mathew Brady — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 23:52:05 -0500

This week I got a call from Fort Knox telling me my discharge is under review, changing my discharge from honorable to medical, and I have to report to Fort Knox end of February. Has anyone ever been through this before? They said I'm driving down for 2 nights on TDY orders but won't allow my wife to accompany me even tho we requested it. Anyone ever been through this process? Advice? Thank you

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Jan 23 at 2015 12:17 AM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:17:44 -0500

It would still be an honorable discharge. However, a medical board discharge means you would gain additional retirement benefits. It would be in your favor.

Also, as SSG James Palmer IV mentioned, your wife CAN come... The Army may just not pay for her, and she may not be able to attend every meeting. If anybody is telling you otherwise, ask for it in a formal policy letter.

Response by SGT Aaron Olivas made Jan 23 at 2015 12:37 AM

SGT Aaron Olivas — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:37:58 -0500

Did they say , what department did their Review? like a special section? if so please let me know what their contact information is, because their is a few battle buddies of mine that where put out on ETS and with their injury's never got a MED Board.

Response by SPC Lawanda Boddie made May 28 at 2020 1:32 PM

SPC Lawanda Boddie — Thu, 28 May 2020 13:32:05 -0400

Please let me know how this works out for you. I requested a medical discharge through the Army Discharge Review Board. I submitted medical evidence to support my case as well as the memo stating I was entitled to a Medboard while still on active duty before my admin separation went through.