Expert: Cynthia Bedell - 1/11/2009

Question
Good day,Ms Bedell and how are you? My name is shanika, I   enlisted in the army back in may of 2008,but was medically discharged in august, because of a nerve condition, I really love the military and I didn't want to leave but my doc said I had to ,because it was the riggerous training from bct triggered it, I was wondering if in a year time can I get into the air force because since I've been home I haven't had any problems I really want to continue my military career its all I've ever wanted, can you please let me know if I can return,thank you
                          S.B

Answer
Dear Shanika --

I cannot answer your question because I do not have full access to your medical records or your discharge characterization.  However, it is unlikely that the Air Force will waiver a medical discharge to allow you to try again, when it was basic training that triggered your nervous condition.

You can always talk to a recruiter, and see if they are willing to work with you to develop a medical waiver to allow you to try again.  However, it is rather unlikely since the Air Force grants the fewest waivers, and in the current economy, more people are enlisting who do not need waivers.

Good luck to you.  Please write back, if you have additional details on your situation or you have additional questions.