What are the odds of having my waiver for a stress fracture approved to rejoin the Army National Guard?

2019-09-30T23:50:41-04:00

I was discharged from basic over a year ago for a stress fracture . I got cleared by my doctor with x ray , sent everything to MEPs, got sent to meps to take my physical and passed everything and got the meps doctor approval stamp on my folder and he said I was medically qualified to join. Now my waiver is being sent to the national guard for approval. Are the odds in my favor or no ? Also any insight on the waiver process once it gets sent to the national guard?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2019 9:00 AM

2019-10-01T09:00:47-04:00

It's a 50/50 shot, really. They will either approve it or deny it. There is no way of knowing EXACTLY how they will respond to the request. But, if MEPS and the MEPS physician blessed off, I'd say your odds are pretty good. As for the length of time, it varies. Could be a few weeks, it could be several months. You will just have to sit back and wait until you hear word from your Recruiter.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2019 11:07 AM

2019-10-01T11:07:25-04:00

My Gut says it will be approved.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Oct 1 at 2019 4:36 PM

2019-10-01T16:36:05-04:00

People get stress fractures all the time. Even broken bones.
I understand you want to return to service and you are to be commended for that.
Unless you have a degenerative disease you should be fine.
If you do have one, probably not, but if it developed while you were in service there's VA Disability or if not that then civilian disability for chronic medical issues.
If you are in Kentucky talk to the Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs. Other states have their own equivalences.
Good luck with returning.

Response by MAJ William Steenborg made Oct 9 at 2019 7:10 PM

2019-10-09T19:10:54-04:00

I’ve been out of the process for 18 years, but it seems to me that a Doctor’s statement that it doesn’t interfere with your performance would be good enough for NGB. They even allow prior service amputees to continue to serve. I hope this helps!

Response by MAJ Victor Alarcon made Oct 16 at 2019 12:54 AM

2019-10-16T00:54:21-04:00

The odds are good, they may require you pass a PT test.