Should I cancel my disability before I know for sure I'm going to be able to re-enlist?

SN Kevin Neff — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:16:51 -0400

My recruiter just told me that it'd be a 50/50 chance that the commander would allow me back in, but he said he couldn't send them any paperwork until I've cancelled my disability.

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Aug 10 at 2016 3:28 PM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:28:59 -0400

Interesting question. You have to deny or waive your disability to come back onto active duty? Make sure that the paperwork does not need an MD signature on this. Would hate for you to be waiting for that signature and the opportunity go by. Good luck on future plans.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2016 3:38 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:38:05 -0400

SN Kevin Neff Good luck with your re-enlistment!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2016 3:58 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:58:21 -0400

But here is the rub of a question: What if you cancel your disability and then get told that you can't come back in?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2016 4:10 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:10:55 -0400

i was originally 10%, after 2009, based on that i was no show at hearing, well was at ft irwin at the time, after i retired 2014, and began the the paper shuffle, 14 months i waited was given 50%, so if you get accepted cancel your disabillity, or you will pay it back, but if you dont get accepted you may have to deal with the wait from the va if you cancel ahead of time

Response by Col Dona Marie Iversen made Aug 10 at 2016 4:50 PM

Col Dona Marie Iversen — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:50:56 -0400

I do not want to accuse recruiters of lying, I would vet and re vet before you canx. anything. Speak to your PCP and MH doc first, they would know best, as they are very familiar with the recruitment criteria, especially since you are prior service.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 10 at 2016 8:56 PM

SN Greg Wright — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 20:56:05 -0400

I don't have an answer for you Brother, but I'm SOOO glad to see someone correcting a decision that I really, really, wish I could, still.

Response by PO3 Sherry Thornburg made Aug 11 at 2016 4:26 PM

PO3 Sherry Thornburg — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:26:41 -0400

That sounds scary. If you cancel your disability and you do still need the designation, you are putting yourself in a major bind. Ask this. Would no need it if you were refused anyway?

Response by SrA Sheri Wooldridge made Aug 11 at 2016 11:13 PM

SrA Sheri Wooldridge — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 23:13:35 -0400

That's a hard decision. I wouldn't cancel disability and stick with what you have. My opinion

Response by Cpl Glynis Sakowicz made Aug 13 at 2016 12:21 PM

Cpl Glynis Sakowicz — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:21:39 -0400

Oye.... mental image of the scales... on one hand, a nominal disability check...depending on the percentage, possible retirement instead... with full medical for life.... on the other hand... the chance to remain in the military... that's tough.
Can only state what I would do, which is probably take the disability, as its a sure thing... the re up is not a sure thing. Just saying.