Depending on the cause of injury. If it is found that you had a preexisting condition, and you have been on Active Duty for less than 180 days, you will be administratively separated. If Government service caused your ailment, you may be eligible for benefits.
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An EPTS (Existing Prior to Service) discharge is a medical related discharge for medical conditions that existed before entering the armed forces. You may or may not know about the condition when entering the service, processing through MEPS, and leaving for basic training. The discharge is used for those who cannot hack Basic Training due to the medical problem.
usually you are entitled to benefits as long as you do not have a dishonorable discharge that voids your benefits
IF you are already using medical benefits from the VA then the date you were accepted will be on a form you filled out in order to enroll in that clinic. If you haven't yet applied then you became eligible for service the moment you became a veteran.
you lose access to any potential benefits with a dishonorable discharge, HOWEVER, you CAN apply to have your discharge upgraded to other than honorable, general, honorable etc.
The official term for dismissal from military service for medical reasons is "medical discharge" or "medical separation." This occurs when a service member's medical condition prevents them from fulfilling their military duties. They are then separated from the military with appropriate benefits and resources for their medical needs.
A medical discharge over 18 years refers to being discharged from the military before completing 20 years of service due to medical reasons. This typically means the individual did not meet the requirements for retirement benefits and may receive a disability pension instead. On the other hand, a 20-year retirement refers to serving the military for at least 20 years, qualifying for various retirement benefits such as a pension, healthcare coverage, and other post-military benefits.
First off, you either received a medical discharge or an honorable discharge. If the injury occured while in title 10 status then it should take a few months. If it was during a weekend drill, you will have to check with the local state employment office on injuries sustained while at work for their answer.
You don't. To qualify for GI benefits, typically you are required to serve at least half of your contract time or receive a medical discharge. You qualify for nothing having never left training status. Sorry.
Accident compensation covers visitors to New Zealand, up to the point of discharge from hospital. Medical misadventures and diseases are not covered
At Medical Hold, you are generally held for observation & evaluation to determine, either your future status (in or out) or held there while you are processed out of the AF for a medical discharge.
Vets are covered by a plan called TRICARE which gives medical and dental to vets and their family for little or no cost. They are also eligible for life insurance as well as retirement packages.