Why would someone get medically discharged from the military?
A Medical Discharge may be given to service members who become sick or injured to the point where military duty is no longer possible based on a medical evaluation of the medical condition.
Can you get back in the military after a medical discharge?
Yes. It depends of course on overcoming the medical condition that led to discharge. It is even possible to be recalled to active duty if your condition resolves.
What qualifies for medical discharge?
A physical or psychological condition that interferes significantly with an individual’s fitness for duty can be grounds for discharge. Each Service’s disability evaluation system will determine if a servicemember is unfit for duty due to physical disability. Not all medical problems amount to a disability.
Are medical discharges honorable?
A medical discharge is typically a general discharge under honorable conditions, but the severity and circumstances under which the medical condition began can impact the type of discharge you receive. A medical discharge isn’t viewed negatively and doesn’t interfere with benefit eligibility.
Do you still get paid after honorable discharge?
There are two levels of Involuntary Separation Pay: full and half. Full Involuntary Separation Pay can only be paid to veterans who have an honorable discharge. Half Involuntary Separation Pay is half of full Involuntary Separation Pay, and can be given to veterans who have an honorable or general discharge.
Can you’re enlist if you have a medical discharge?
A discharge code of RE-3P is assigned to former sailors who were discharged from the Navy for medical reasons. If a waiver is granted, the former sailor will be notified and can then reenlist in the military. Contact a military recruiter and make an appointment to discuss rejoining the military.
Can I reenlist with a honorable discharge?
You are normally only eligible for reenlistment if you have an honorable discharge. All other discharges than honorable tend to have legal or court martial offenses attached to them. contains the Separation Code, which tells the reason for discharge.
