Legal Question in Military Law in Minnesota

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I am 43 and a four time volunteer to the military formaly with supply, with a 8 year break in service. I have re-enlisted in the army (currently on xmas leave back on the 6th jan) I have a stress fracture on the neck on my femor. I'm told it'll be 2-4 mos recovery.im on profile currently, but now i'm noticing my knees, shoulder and even my wrist's hurt me now. I have three weeks to finish Infantry training at ft Benning. I feel my body, at this age I feel I cannot sustain this training...In short, I do want out! I thought about retuning to my old mos but now I just want to get out. I want to med board out. Possible??? how do I do this!! This is the first time in my army career that I have thought about going AWOL!! Help Please!


Asked on 1/03/09, 6:15 pm

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Scot Sikes Law Offices of Scot Sikes

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Do not go AWOL! You need to aggressively pursue the medical route, given all of your ailments. The caveat is that the military medical providers do not often make it easy, as they tend to be dismissive of medical complaints. I practice outside of Fort Benning and routinely interface with commanders at Sand Hill and providers at Martin Army Hospital. Sometimes an advocate outside the Army can prompt the situation to insure you are properly handled.

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Answered on 1/17/09, 9:08 am


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