What are my chances, and what is the process like, to rejoin the Army if I'm 30% disabled?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 23:48:21 -0400

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2017 11:50 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 23:50:19 -0400

Have you talked to a recruiter yet?

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Sep 15 at 2017 12:09 AM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:09:59 -0400

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2017 8:29 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:29:09 -0400

It's not impossible. You'll likely just have more hurdles to jump than the average veteran.

Response by SSgt Ryan Sylvester made Sep 15 at 2017 8:56 AM

SSgt Ryan Sylvester — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:56:45 -0400

Been in your shoes. Had the discussion with a couple guard recruiters. Depends on your Reentry and Separation codes. If your Reentry code is 4x, you'll likely need an Act of Congress. If your Reentry code is 1x, give your local recruiter a call when you're ready to head over to MEPS.

I can tell you from experience that my 4K KBK, the Air National Guard wouldn't even look at me when I was debating climbing back into uniform. I would have needed to go to a military records correction board to attempt to get my DD-214 RE code recategorized (possible, since I never went before a MEB before separating). If I got it upgraded, there was a chance I might have been able to reenter service. But, I wound up not pursuing that path, as other opportunities opened up shortly after that discussion, so I couldn't tell you how likely that outcome might be.

One thing I do know was said... Army's a little more lenient on what they can do to get you back into uniform. Regardless of anything I said, it's worth the time to stop in and talk with them.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2017 9:16 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 09:16:42 -0400

Nobody can give you an accurate guess on you chances. Depends on... A lot of things.

Call your local recruiter. Nobody else can answer.

Response by Cpl John Barker made Sep 15 at 2017 2:29 PM

Cpl John Barker — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:29:29 -0400

30% is the cut off for active duty and has been for years, you will either need to lower your percentage or go national guard. Keep in mind if you lower or wave your VA%, MEPS can still turn you down and then you would be out of the army and out of that security blanket. Personally, I'd do what I do and work security accounts, I'm going back to Dominican Republic in 3 weeks.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2017 11:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 23:51:01 -0400

It's may be possible depending on your RE-code and the kind of disability. Call me at [login to see] . I may be able to help.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2017 1:16 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 01:16:54 -0400

thanks for the feedback everyone. my RE code is 1. I have been told different answers by different recruiters and VA reps. I was told i would have to discontinue my disability (obviously) which i have no issue with. but i was told it would cause federal debt, and other things that would deny me.