Posted on Aug 5, 2019
Reginald Sweet
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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The IDES process was recently updated to take no longer than 180 days. But there are other variables. Depending on the condition, he may be perfectly capable of managing it with diet, exercise, and medication. If he is referred to MEB, once that actual referral happens, he won't usually be chaptered, he would usually receive a medical separation. Unless its determined that it was a preexisting condition, then he doesn't get anything, unfortunately. It could also result in a medical retirement, but at his age, time in service, and capability, the Army probably isn't going to find him disabled enough to retire.
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Ok I will make sure he gets all of this information. You have been a great help to me in understanding this situation.
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That depends on a number of factors.
If he is in basic training or Advanced Individual Training (AIT), it could be measured in weeks.
If he has completed training and reported to his unit it may be measured in months.
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Reginald Sweet
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Thank you sir, he has been at his unit for a little over a year now.
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Reginald Sweet 90-100 days of original packet.
Google Army
Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). I suggest the army.mil result from that search for an "everything goes well" and you've gotten all the details scenario.
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Reginald Sweet
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Thank you I appreciate all of this information. You have been a great help.
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Every situation is different. This is best discussed with your son’s physician and his chain of command. The physician and command team will work together to make sure his health isn’t put at risk while his medical board process occurs.
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Reginald Sweet
Reginald Sweet
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Thank you so much he and I are both concerned he really wanted to continue to be active but he was told this would be the best thing for him. The Army has done a world of good for him and I want him to stay in.
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Reginald Sweet his health is #1. Service to country is great but has to come 2nd to health.
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Reginald Sweet
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Thank you again, you have been a real help.
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