My fiance got injured his second week in basic training. He has a ripped tendon in his leg?
admin | Dec 08, 2007 | 3 comments
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Will he get a medical discharge?
Leah
Will he get a medical discharge?
Leah
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Nope—same thing happened to me—theyll put a brace on his leg and maybe give him some motrin or somethin—and tell him to tough it out….
Depends on how bad it is. He may be given supportive treatment and moved on through, he may be holspitalized for treatment and rehabilitation, then returned to bootcamp at the point where he was (rolled back, basically), or he may be sent home on an entry-level sep, with VA support and an invite to return and try again later, should he regain fitness.
I agree with Laird. However, make sure it is documented in his medical records and if he is separated, make photocopies of his entire medical record. File the VA claim before separation to speed up the process.
He can join the Guard and Reserves and still collect VA benefits.