what type of discharge is a mental health is it a chapter 8?

Question

i am getting out of the army on a medical is it a chapter 8 for mental health

i am getting it for ptsd and anxity will i still be able to get a good job still thanks for your help and my email is [e-mail] thanks

Answer 1

I don't think that they call it a section 8 anymore since the military revised the military manuals.
Are you being put on Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL)? If you are then you will be retired from the Army for about 5 years at which time they will recall you for a physical too see if they need to place you on the Permanent Disability Retired List (PDRL). They can recall you for this physical at any time, but I think the average is 5 years.
Being put on the TDRL or PDRL is a good thing because your retired pay is tax free. You do however need to file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Before you get out of the Army, have anything and everything that is bothing you put in your medical record. If you have a ringing in the ears because of firing weapons (which most people do) have that noted. How can you tell if you have ringing in the ears. At night when it get real quiet, listen carefully and more than likely you will hear it. NOBODY else will be able to hear the ringing, just you. If you have any problems with your back, knees, feet, hands, elbow. Sleep Apnea or sleeping problems, Any alergies, eye problems, STD's get it in your medical record.
I was a Veterans Representative and filed claims on a daily basis before I had to retire due to medical reasons. Get your claim in as soon as you get home or where ever you are going to be living. This is important because the VA is always busy and it may take up to a year to get your claim processed (maybe longer). Also after you get out, sign up for VA medical care. It can take around 3 months to get into a general doctor, depending on where you are going to live.
If you do get put on the TDRL, you will be retired and eligible for Tricare. Check where you are going to live to see if it is Prime eligible, as that will save you alot of money. Your spouse and any children will also be eligible for Tricare also if you are married and or have children.
If you need more help contact me and I will do what I can to help you via the internet and e-mail. There are alot of resources out there that you need to check out and most of them are with the VA. You will also be eligible for unemployment (depending on where you are going to live) check out the employment office near you. You can also get retraining paid by the employment office or the VA depending on where you are going to live and the programs available.
Good luck.

Answer 2

"Section 8" was the old designation. It may still be in use. I don't know, but someone else who does is sure to answer.

If you are getting out for a "Section 8", what's your disorder? Add it to your question as a "detail" and I'll respond by editing this message.

Whatever happens, best of luck, my friend,
Big Al Mintaka

Answer 3

I believe it is Section 8, but still a medical discharge.

Answer 4

I'll bet you are. It is a Section 8. Anyone in the Army would know this.

Answer 5

Isuspect it's! A shining illustration of volunteering love! If love is sheer insanity & edna's love is double insanity! Poor Ralph who used to be killed with Edna's kindness & attention. I consider that is too severe to be termed as a Joke! ..

Answer 6

Do like the guy in MASH. Go around wearing a dress all the time.