My son went into basic in August and graduated in October. He is now in AIT in Maryland. He said that he has some curvature of the spine and looks like he has some degeneration in his hips. I don't even know what all this means yet. He is supposed to get an MRI next week that will help determine what to do. May need surgery, but we have no clue right now. What can we expect if they want to seek medical discharge? What is the process and what about benefits for him? He is very disappointed with this news. Any info would be helpful.
2007-01-06 02:31:42 · 8 answers · asked by DaWizard99 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
We had no idea that he had any problem with his spine and I don't think anything was said about it at his entry physical.
2007-01-06 07:48:25 · update #1
if this was a preexisting condition, and he knew about it and failed to disclose it, it will be considered a fraudulent enlistment and he will lose all benefits.
If he did not know of this condition, and it is deemed to have existed prior to his entry, most likely he will get an Entry Level seperation. This usually comes with no benefits as well, unless he has been in long enough to fully fund his GI Bill. he may still get to use that.
It is determined that his military service caused the condition, he will get either an Admin sep or a medical discharge, and be able to retain his VA benefits.. for instance.. any medical care directly involved with this condition he will be able to get at the VA. he will also be able to use the VA loan guarentee and the GI Bill.
2007-01-06 03:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even if it was EPTS (and the military medical examiner should have spotted any curvature during the required examination), if the training caused further problems, then it can at least be partially covered.
Make sure to check with the local VA for more help.
2007-01-06 02:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by Devil Dog '73 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He will probably sit in what they call a "hold over battalion" for quite some time while he is waiting for testing and paperwork. He will continue to get paid while in hold over. As for benefits, if the training caused the injuries, he should be covered.
2007-01-06 02:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by B aka PE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he can receive a medical discharge with some benefits i suggest you call your nearest VA hospital and speak to the eligibility office. if you need more info email me. i work for the VA in california i can point you in the right direction
2007-01-06 02:43:57 · answer #4 · answered by Unfrozen Caveman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, they need to make sure that stuff was caused by his service in the Army, no matter how brief it was. If it is found that it is not EPTS (Existing Prior To Service), then he will be entitled to some benifits and he will need to contact the appropriate offices and VA for that.
If it turns out that it was EPTS, then there will be no benifits.
2007-01-06 02:42:06 · answer #5 · answered by deftonehead778 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 12:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless it has changed he will get benefits. the system when i was medically discharged, was if you started basics,you got benefits.
2007-01-06 02:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by kissmy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No benefits......sorry! Only if his injury is military related anyone that says different is lying!
2007-01-06 02:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋