What are the odds of getting a medical waiver and successfully reenlisting with a separation code of JFV and an RE code of 3?

2023-08-31T19:00:54-04:00

Story goes that I realized I was transgender sometime between 46 getting elected into office, and the DODI lifting 45's ban on service for openly transgender individuals going into effect. I had a bit of a mental breakdown after a few months of denying something so integral to who I am, was erroneously diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder because I feared I would lose my career if I spoke freely about being trans, and caught an honorable discharge under AR 635-200, Para 5-17 for my troubles.

Assuming I can get all relevant documentation into order, what are the odds of being able to get a medical waiver and reentering the service?

Response by COL Randall C. made Aug 31 at 2023 7:34 PM

2023-08-31T19:34:20-04:00

For RE-3 reenlistments, the answer will always be "it depends". For the majority of individuals, the odds of getting a medical waiver approved specific to those individuals - in other words, you won't know until you go through the process.

For example, you stated you were diagnosed with a personality disorder (which you don't agree with), but all the military will see is that you have the diagnosis. Personality disorders are one of the conditions where you're not going to get any blanket "this is ok, but that isn't" answer. You basically would have to show the Army that the diagnosis is erroneous or that it doesn't apply anymore, and multiple levels will have to sign off on it.

Contact a recruiter and discuss your options with them.
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* DoD Medical Standards for Military Service: Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction - https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/613003_vol1.PDF

613003_vol1.PDF

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2023 6:30 PM

2023-09-01T18:30:59-04:00

The only people that can answer this will be a Recruiter, MEPS and Recruiting Command. You're going to need a Waiver just for the RE-3. You will probably (more than likely) need a Waiver for the JFV Code. That's two different waivers. If you have compelling evidentiary medical documentation supporting your claim of erroneous discharge, then you may stand a chance. May being the operative word. Again, talk to a Recruiter.