-I got discharged a few years back for a medical condition. In the civilian world I got the condition medically treated, doing exactly what the military doctors advised me to do requalify to reenter.
-However I got caught in a beaurocratic snafu where because of two regs written decades apart, which essentially tie the doctors hands up as far as letting me in.
-It's been made clear to me by both my civilian AND the military entrance doctors their is no good physical reason I can't reenlist (or commision at this point) in the US military. It's just a case where Form A says I have to be status X to get in, Form B says if I'm status X I can't get in. And the two forms only both apply because of a poorly written paperwork catch-22, they were blatantly obviously not written to be taken together, but due to a quirk they have to be.
-A recruiters I talked to and a doctor both said the same thing... contact your Congressman and see what he can do.
-Anyone try this? Does it actually work?
2007-10-23 09:51:55 · 10 answers · asked by Carlos S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes, they can help. You should be able to state your case convincingly and contact staff members for your Representative and your two Senators. Be persistant and do not take "no" for an answer.
2007-10-23 10:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Has the recruiter attempted to do an SG (Surgeon General) waiver? I don't mean US Surgeon General. Every branch and component of the military has its own surgeon general. They are the waiver authority above the MEPS level. Now, some things just CANNOT and WILL NOT be waived...but if you have case, the next step after that would be to contact your Congressman. Your case doesn't appear absurd, since you're caught in a paperwork snafu, as you explained.
If you care to email me with more details, I might be able to help (I understand if you don't - I'm a complete stranger). I'd be interested to know what this is, and why someone won't do anything about it. The military has many faults, like anywhere, but usually when we have regulations that contradict each other, SOMEONE (with appropriate power and authority), SOMEWHERE, will act quickly and at least issue some type of amendment or something. I find it difficulty to understand how everyone you're working with knows about it, sees it, and is just telling you "oh well". That's unacceptable.
2007-10-23 10:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by gabound75 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A medical waiver is truly like a huge-unfold waiver if yout do not sign it you may not connect because of the fact in case you die an allergies suitable loss of life without signing the papers the protection tension could desire to get sewed. Sames with me I truly have allergies and want to connect the 82nd airborne branch. so stable success
2016-12-15 07:35:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On occasion it works. It doesn't cost but a stamp...may as well give it a shot.
Since you're not in the military, write the Secretary of whatever service you're wanting to join as well. Put the names of the senators and representative (you have two senators and one representative) whom you're sending courtesy copies to.
2007-10-23 09:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Y E S, getting a letter to your Congressman and explain things to him/her will really work and that is a fact!! I have done it and it was a win for me!!
2007-10-23 10:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is amazing the good that a congressman and the staff can do. Worth a call.
2007-10-23 09:58:02 · answer #6 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that your Congressman plays golf with the Surgeon General of the particular military branch that you want to re-join!
It helps! tremendously!
2007-10-23 10:11:02 · answer #7 · answered by Willie Wankerz 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Some advice once given to me:
"If you don't ask, the answer is 'No'."
Ask and you may be surprised. I once had my representative help me out many years ago.
2007-10-23 10:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is pretty much all they do- aid people in dealing with issues like these- which isnt what they are elected to do but hey...
2007-10-23 10:07:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the others.
2007-10-23 10:01:00 · answer #10 · answered by scottclear 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋