My back is messed up and I can't run. Being threatened with chapter. What kind of discharge can I expect?

2016-08-01T13:35:22-04:00

I'm on my 2nd term and at this point I feel like the army is not for me anymore because of my injuries.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2016 1:39 PM

2016-08-01T13:39:25-04:00

Probably medical, unless you are malingering.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Aug 1 at 2016 1:46 PM

2016-08-01T13:46:13-04:00

Are you on a profile? If not, then get on a profile. If they med-board you out you can expect an Honorable Discharge. If you fail your PFT and get booted out for that, you can still expect an Honorable Discharge. In fact, unless you have some sort of punitive action against you (Article 15) then your discharge should be Honorable.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2016 2:07 PM

2016-08-01T14:07:35-04:00

Get a profile and review AR 40-501.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2016 3:42 PM

2016-08-01T15:42:55-04:00

I'm in the exact same boat man. Its just that my 1SG / CO have said that they refuse to just get rid of me because they know where I was before and think it can eventually be fixed.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2016 7:59 PM

2016-08-01T19:59:54-04:00

"Expecting a discharge" and without a lot of other details, it doesn't sound like you've exhausted all avenues to get yourself healed and back in the fight. If the Army is or isn't for you, then the injury is irrelevant. The question is: what do YOU want to do?

Response by COL Lee Flemming made Aug 2 at 2016 3:06 AM

2016-08-02T03:06:08-04:00

SPC Cook, I have shared a link to the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). https://www.army.mil/e2/rv5_downloads/features/readyandresilient/ARMY_IDES.pdf
The key is always continued honorable service. Show up on time, ensure your chain of command knows your profile information, exercise within the limits of your profile and do not accrue other service disqualifying conditions or situations. The military has a system to take care of you and there is no reason why you cannot depart on the best terms possible if that is your desire.

ARMY_IDES.pdf

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Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2016 12:20 PM

2016-08-02T12:20:31-04:00

A discharge would be medical. What kind of benefits you receive would depend on how you were injured and how long you have been in.
I can not emphasize this enough. DO THE RIGHT THING. Stay on your appointments, follow your leader's instructions, and within the limits of your profile, continue to perform your duties to the utmost of your abilities.
A discharge is not a threat. Sometimes our bodies tell us we can't do it anymore. To ignore that to be a tough guy can lead to permanent consequences.
Take care of yourself. I promise that the Army is not against you. If you are running against a specific problem, message me directly and I will point you in the right direction.
Good luck, SPC Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SSG Shavonde Chase made Oct 28 at 2016 3:42 AM

2016-10-28T03:42:10-04:00

Talk to your doctor about an meb. You cannot request but the brigade surgeon can and the commander can.

Response by 1SG Fred Sapasap made Feb 16 at 2018 11:36 AM

2018-02-16T11:36:17-05:00

Have you had you MRB... this is the starting point to help you with any decisions making that you may make

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 13 at 2018 11:10 AM

2018-04-13T11:10:35-04:00

1. Is it permanent. 2. Are you in a treatment program. 3. Do you have a valid profile and are you living up to it. 4. Are you doing all the training that your profile allows you to do. 5. Have given thought to re-class into an MOS where your back is not an issue. If you are just whining- NO pity for you. Just last year an Officer who was a double amputee retired from active service. Spent 6 years in AFTER the injuries. So if you are willing to go about it the right way and gut thru, you could stay in.