Expert: Aaron Shifferly - 3/31/2010

Question
My husband is a 2LT and is currently completing his BOLC III course.  A few weeks ago he had to go to sick call because of inflammation and pain in his leg.  They diagnosed it as shin splints and the pain worsened.  So he went back yesterday and found that he has stress in his bone and they are going to do a scan to check for a stress fracture.  My question is probably the same question every Army spouse has in this situation.  Will they medically discharge him over this?  Or will they splint him, send him to physical therapy, and keep him on profile until he heals?  Thanks for taking the time to answer...I'm really worried about what to expect next.

Answer
Its unlikely your husband will be discharged over a stress fracture. He will be given every opportunity to rehabilitate the injury and continue his service in the military. I've had a similar injury that even required a cast and I was still allowed to serve.