What are the odds of getting a medical waiver for Army OCS after having ACL reconstruction surgery?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 02:56:54 -0400

Good afternoon I’m Sgt bryant. I’m currently completing my ocs packet for the January deadline. I recently had acl reconstruction surgery last May which has cause me to have a condition where the provider is saying I have no cartilage in my knee. I have recovered to take multiple pt test in which I have been running stronger than I did before( I used to run 15 mins. Now I run low 14 mins). I have to apply for a waiver. I was wondering should I keep the process going but with the fear of maybe being medically disqualified? How successful is it to get a waiver I guess is what I’m asking. Thanks in advance

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2019 4:03 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:03:20 -0400

Any waiver is unpredictable, I submitted a waiver for OCS as an NCO as well, it was approved quickly and now I'm an Officer.

You have the passing APFT records, you're good. You can do the job and I'm assuming you're not on any type of profile. Apply for the waiver, keep pursuing your goal. With the surplus for Officers happening you have a good chance of approval.

Response by CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2019 11:02 PM

CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 23:02:13 -0400

Go after it. The odds are zero if you don't try. Sounds like you have an Excellent case.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2019 10:09 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 22:09:06 -0500

I've had to get my fair share of waivers through my time in service, and if there is one thing I've learned, its that someone between you and God will waive anything.
Keep trying. If you can meet standards and pass apft/opat/acft you'll be fine.