Posted on Apr 10, 2019
Do I qualify for a compassionate reassignment if my wife suffers from syncope episodes and does not have access to required diagnostic tests?
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My wife suffers from syncope (she passes out) episodes since a few months after arriving at JBLM. They have one test left to run but they don't do it, the surround hospitals aren't accepting new patients or can't get her in. The PCM she has can barely get her in to be seen regularly, and they really don't know what's causing the episodes. We have a 3 yr old and she's pregnant, so I'm constantly worried about her.
Can I qualify for compassionate reassignment? East coast would be best for us do to family support. I also feel she can get better availability of doctors and hopefully find the cause of the problem.
Can I qualify for compassionate reassignment? East coast would be best for us do to family support. I also feel she can get better availability of doctors and hopefully find the cause of the problem.
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Compassionate reassignment? No, not yet. Right now you're at a diagnostic stage. The reassignment happens when the medical provider figures out the problem and treatment. It wouldn't make sense to PCS a family just for a test, or a few tests.
Right now you're best bet is to ask for an off post referral. Once you've gotten to the point where her doctors recommend the specialty care that she needs, then you enroll her in EFMP. At that point you can base your compassionate reassignment request on being closer to family AND the necessary specialists.
You need to understand that a compassionate reassignment is a temporary solution and if you can't expect to be able to PCS away from that duty station in a few years, then you may need to file for a separation under family hardship.
Right now you're best bet is to ask for an off post referral. Once you've gotten to the point where her doctors recommend the specialty care that she needs, then you enroll her in EFMP. At that point you can base your compassionate reassignment request on being closer to family AND the necessary specialists.
You need to understand that a compassionate reassignment is a temporary solution and if you can't expect to be able to PCS away from that duty station in a few years, then you may need to file for a separation under family hardship.
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You've got two problems going Sergeant. First, according to you, the local medical facilities are incapable of of providing adequate care. If you have exhausted the patient advocate paths available to you, get your command (SgtMaj, XO and CO) involved; they have the ability to work with the powers that be locally to have all necessary medical care provided for your wife, even if it means appointing her and paying expenses to be treated at other facilities. Once that is accomplished, you will have a specific diagnosis that can be utilized to provide for transfer to another area where treatment would be available on a continual basis.
One thing you have to keep in mind. If your wife's condition is diagnosed as chronic and limits the Army's ability to assign you where your talents are needed, you might be considered for a humanitarian discharge, thereby ending your career. There is not much you can do about it, assuming you want to keep your marriage and children with you, but your family is a lifetime commitment and you might have to rearrange your life plans to accommodate your wife's welfare.
Good luck.
One thing you have to keep in mind. If your wife's condition is diagnosed as chronic and limits the Army's ability to assign you where your talents are needed, you might be considered for a humanitarian discharge, thereby ending your career. There is not much you can do about it, assuming you want to keep your marriage and children with you, but your family is a lifetime commitment and you might have to rearrange your life plans to accommodate your wife's welfare.
Good luck.
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