Will the Army cover an injury that occurs during a PRT if the service member is undergoing MEB/PEB?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 May 2017 06:50:29 -0400

I started the MEB/PEB process back in October. I have been told time and time again by my leadership that I am NOT allowed to do PRT because if I injure myself the Army will not cover it? Is this true or can I still do PRT? I'm asking because I thoroughly enjoy exercising and, since I stopped, I have put on quite a few extra pounds. I'd like to be able to start doing PRT again. All responses are appreciated but provided regulations would be great to see, too, as I'm planning on meeting with my 1SG soon to discuss the situation. I have a P3 profile but it's for BH and nothing physically limiting. Thank you, in advance, for your responses.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2017 9:03 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 May 2017 09:03:56 -0400

No profile? Then you are not prohibited from exercising or doing PRT.
Did they order you not to do PRT, or just "tell" you?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2017 9:46 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 May 2017 09:46:08 -0400

Since you started an MEB/PEB, you should have been given a profile. If you have said profile, what are your limitations?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 18 at 2017 10:12 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Thu, 18 May 2017 10:12:24 -0400

The general concern is not that "it wont be covered"
The concern is delay.
You are being evaluated for a known, documented, recorded set of medical issues.
for set of medical issues...
A new temporary issue like a cold will not effect the MEB....
A new issue like a physical limiting lower extremity injury, be it sprain, strain, or fracture would likely cause a new medical evaluation to need be done.

limiting the possible injury activities is in effect HELPING you get processed as quickly as the MEB process can go (which is not quick to begin with)
The unit also has a vested interest in you not being injured,,, they are needed a replacement for you, a SM taking a slot in the unit that is not a unit fully capable asset (nothing personal, just that a SM doing an MEB is not a unit asset ...just a fact, not a bash) They need your MEB to be done efficiently and as quick as possible, 1st because thats best for you so you can move on, 2nd so the unit can get a replacement.

All that said..work with your leadership on what PRT you can do that is low impact and has a low chance if causing injury