Posted on Oct 29, 2020
What can I do to stay in the military if I’m unsure whether or not I'm being chaptered?
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Hello, I’m in 13F AIT and am kinda in a limbo state. I don’t know if I’m being chaptered for osteopenia or not. I keep getting conflicting info, no doctor has told me for sure if I am or not. I want to stay in the Army and be a Fister. What can I do?
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Doctors do not chapter, they provide medical diagnosis for medical separations. The commander is the person who submits the administrative paperwork to separate Soldiers.
Have you used the open door policy to talk to the first sergeant or commander?
Do you understand the diagnosis of osteopenia? The bones do not regenerate as fast as they breakdown. The military often requires Soldiers to lift and carry large loads/weights. If your bones can't support that weight they break. Having broken bones does not help the military or yourself.
The only thing you can do right now is get more information.
Have you used the open door policy to talk to the first sergeant or commander?
Do you understand the diagnosis of osteopenia? The bones do not regenerate as fast as they breakdown. The military often requires Soldiers to lift and carry large loads/weights. If your bones can't support that weight they break. Having broken bones does not help the military or yourself.
The only thing you can do right now is get more information.
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I have used the open door policy. The Battery Commander said he’s willing to talk to the BN CMDR to let me stay. He says just to keep telling the Dr that I want to stay. I keep getting conflicting reports from “specialists” that say “it’s not that bad, it just borderline, you’ll be fine” to “it’s severe, you are going to get EPTS’d” when they’re holding the same paper, reading it.
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According to Dodi 6130.03, Osteopenia is a disqualifying condition. n. Osteopenia, osteoporosis, or history of fragility fracture.
I believe you may be processed for separation. it will be classified as an entry level separation and you will be likely given an RE-3 with a JFV code requiring a wavier to re-enlist.
If you have the condition, and it is unlikely to be resolved within a year, and you have not completed IET, the army will likely separate you.
I believe you may be processed for separation. it will be classified as an entry level separation and you will be likely given an RE-3 with a JFV code requiring a wavier to re-enlist.
If you have the condition, and it is unlikely to be resolved within a year, and you have not completed IET, the army will likely separate you.
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PVT (Join to see) - not a problem. I would rather be realistic and by the book. Fluffing can create a false sense of hope leading to anger if the proposed solution or outcome doesn't happen.
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The easiest way to see if you are making progress is where are you now? Are you in a AIT class working towards graduation or are you in a medical hold battery/company due to injuries? They wouldn't know about your osteopenia if you have not had multiple injuries...
That said, the best indicator of your outcome is your outlook.
All the best to you, if you want it - make your case to your commander and NCOs.
That said, the best indicator of your outcome is your outlook.
All the best to you, if you want it - make your case to your commander and NCOs.
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I am in medhold due to injuries. My Battery CMDR and 1SG are aware I’m wanting to stay in.
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PVT (Join to see) I used to run the med hold at FSOK, I've seen Soliders beat their diagnosis. Be a positive example to everyone around you, complete your rehab and always be positive. It's an uphill push, the path of least resistance will take you right out of the Army so stay positive. Actions are louder than words and your NCOs will see your actions. All the best to you.
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