Expert: Aaron Shifferly - 5/15/2009

Question
My husband recently left for his BTC and was injured on his second day there
(he was still processing). He fell on his knee (he had surgery on it when he
was 13) and it swelled so much that they had to drain it out today. The doctor
said that if his knee cap goes back in to place he will still have to get surgery
again on it, but it won't be as severe if it doesn't go in to place. The doctor
told him as well as his drill sgt. that in 6 months he can re-enlist. Is that true?
Can he re-enlist? And if so, what is the probability that they will pass him
through meps?

Answer
Generally speaking, yes, but it all depends on your husband being physically fit and able to keep up with the training regimen the Army has in store for him.  He needs to go through rehab during his 6 month wait and ensure the knee is strong enough to take the pounding that it will during his basic training, advanced training, and normal Army life.  The probability that he will get passed through MEPS depends on that.