Expert: Aaron Shifferly - 8/18/2010

Question
hello  i was injured during basic at ft Benning and sent to a rehab unit PTRP for 3 months at the end of my rehab i had to take a pt test to return to duty which i fail. it was both my first and last pt test in the military, i was discharged under chapter 13 unsatisfactory performance with a re code of 3. i know i will need a waver to get back in. i never wanted to leave and tried to fight my discharge but received a general discharge under honorable conditions. my question is  1. how long do i have to wait to get back in  and 2.how would i go about getting a waiver.

PS: my injuries were suspected stress fractures but the day after they told me i was getting  kicked out teh  doc  gave me an RTD and told me i had Patellofemoral pain syndrome he said my knee was being pulled off track by my quadriceps which i can fix with certain exercises. anyway i am feeling home sick and dieing to get back finish training and join the fight.

Answer
You need to contact the VA for your records and then petition for an upgrade to your RE code.  With an RE:3 you wont get in at all. The standard wait is 6 months but it will take you longer than that to complete and submit the paperwork and then get an answer. Good luck.