What are the chances I can be medically discharged for a genetic disease that causes stomach pains, lightheadedness and anemia?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 18:18:20 -0500

I found out I have a genetic disease I get really sick and bad stomach pains, I also begin to feel light headed and shake sometimes. It can cause anemia as well. I just got to my first duty station and I am worried they might medically discharge me! What are the chances if they do or don’t?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2018 6:49 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 18:49:28 -0500

That will depend if your disease is able to be treated to the point you can continue to deploy and do soldier tasks related tocyour job and pass your APFT. The Army will try to keep you in if you can do that.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2018 7:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:13:23 -0500

Did you know this before you went to MEPS or after?

Response by SSG Michael Scott made Feb 24 at 2018 7:35 PM

SSG Michael Scott — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:35:55 -0500

It can happen

Response by CW3 Jeff Held made Feb 24 at 2018 7:53 PM

CW3 Jeff Held — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:53:51 -0500

Are you sure it’s genetic? And, if you ‘found out’ I must presume it was via the military medical system. If that’s the case I would be surprised if it hasn’t been reported and a MEB scheduled unless what you have is not serious enough to warrant being medically discharged.

How long have you known?

I strongly suggest that you get copies of ALL your medical records to include dental and any and all X-rays, MRI’s, and scans you’ve ever had. Same thing goes for all personnel records to include military vehicle operators qualification record.

How long have you been on active duty? If more than 180 Days you could be entitled to VA benefits if you are med boarded out. You may not qualify for benefits for a pre existing condition though.