Can A Person Join The Army If He Has Had Back Surgery?
My husband was in the army 4 years ago. In 2001 the army paid for his back surgery due to herniated discs. The surgery didnt make him better, in fact his conditioned worsened because the army docs took out the discs, but did not replace them with anything causing bone on bone friction. He got a medical discharge in 2002. 20% disabled with honorable discharge, then in 2004 VA paid for him to have another back surgery, The dr put titanium in place of the bad discs and also screws. He is nearly 100% better. He wants to go back in. The recruiter mentioned him signing a waiver, but we are worried that when he goes to MEPS they will turn him away, even though he voluntarily got out the first time.
I’m just wondering if anyone here has rejoined after having back surgery???
February 21st, 2010 at 10:35 am
They would have to provide all pertainent information regarding the surgery and present diagnosis. They would then be sent from the Military Processing Center to a doctor who is a specialist in that area. The MEPS Doctor has the final say after reviewing the specialists report.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Not unless he goes in as an officer.i think!
February 21st, 2010 at 4:40 pm
son they will take you SICK, LAME, LAZY,DAMM near dead and all most CRAZY don’t sweat the small stuff they will jack your as- high enough to fit anywhere
February 21st, 2010 at 9:17 pm
If he passes the physical, then yes, there’s nothing to stop him rejoining.
February 21st, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I don’t think so, but if they take a desk job, I beleive they can.
February 21st, 2010 at 11:58 pm
hi went through basic and ait, about 5 years ago, we had guys that had certaing things done, the doctor;s their at meps or his command have to clear him, the best thing to do would be to call your local MEPS station and speak with medical and ask them what his chances are. Good Luck