My surgery constist of the FCR tendon to the EDC tendon, the PL tendon to the EPL and the PT tendon to the ECRB tendon. Since I had the surgery I can use my arm and hand very well I can do push up, pull ups, shoot guns, write, type and anything a normal person can do. thank you all for any information..
2006-12-04 18:39:29 · 5 answers · asked by wcsd_121 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
call your recruiter. he/she will give you the information immediatley.
(husband was army recruiter for three years)
2006-12-04 19:06:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jessy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is former marine, whom during his term of service had a knee surgery, with permanent disability after surgery rated a very low percent disability (rated my the military) and the marine corp discharged him in '99. (Honorable medical discharge) -- Then after Sept.11th 2001, he wanted to go back. The marine corp wouldn't take him back, because of his knee. He then enlisted in the Army -- He served during the first waves that went through Iraq.
Most everyone (including Army dr's that saw his full medical record after the fact) is still shocked the Army allowed him to enlist. After his 2nd knee surgery (same knee) he tried to go back to Iraq (while still using a cane after his surgery) and couldn't get back in. When he refused to accept that, packed his bags, and loaded up anyways -- his superior officers through his bags off the boat (bags went by boat) and made him get off the plane. Therefore he was discharged for the 2nd time from the military.
My hubby says to tell you -- if THAT is what YOU TRULY want -- TRY !! The worst they can do is say no --- and at least you tried, and gave it your all. That's a lot more than some in our country does. -- And if you truly want it, Good luck, hope you can slide by and make it through -- He did.
Modification -- As to the standard readiness tests that some have referred to in their answers -- My hubby can and always could pass those -- easily. Discharged because of Dr.'s concerns and their standards of long-term affects on the current conditions, with reguards to his knee.
2006-12-04 18:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by ~Untold Wisdom~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just ended my obligation with the U.S. navy. I suggest that you go to the recruiter and tell them your situation. They can get waiver's for all kinds of medical issues. Just make sure you can easily pass the Physical readiness test standards which are: Sit and reach- touch your toes for a couple of seconds, Push ups- 52 in under two minutes, sit-ups 62 in under two minutes, 1.5 mile run in under 12:30 and be under 26 percent body fat.
2006-12-04 18:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by keith c 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You'll need a waiver, and of of course you'll have to pass a physical. You may be restricted from doing certain jobs because of it, but you should call a recruiter and ask them....they'll give you a better picture.
2006-12-04 18:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by Greg 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on many factors...talk with the recruiter...they'll give you a better idea
2006-12-04 18:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋