Getting a permanent profile?

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I have been in the Army for 14 years, most of which were enlisted, and my knees have finally given out. I am a new CPT and the Ortho Dr. said there in nothing that can be done except for a permanent profile. My branch is Armor so healthy knees are important for my job. I dont want to be that guy who can’t perform at 100%. Has anyone went through something like this? Any options such as medical retirement? I have too many years invested to just walk away without some type of retirment, but dont feel right being a leader that can’t lead from the front. It is such a beaurocracy I can’t get straight answers without going to 50 offices and talking to 100 people.

Jace Toy DDS · Accepted Answer

Ultimately, sir, you’ll have to decide with your doctor what you can and cannot do and that will be annotated on your profile. After that, you’ll go before a medical review board. They will determine whether you can continue in your current job, based on the doc’s recommendation, your testimony, and the Army’s requirements for your branch.Your destiny is largely in your hands here, sir. Most of the docs that I’ve dealt with will take your recommendations, but make sure you deal straight with them. Don’t tell them you can still carry a 40-pound ruck if that’s no longer the case.Best of luck to you, sir. I hope you get the result that you want.

Jace Toy DDS · Answer

A permanent profile is not going to get you a discharge. If you do have a valid medical problem go see the medics by going to sick call. If you are faking you can get an Article 15. If you are having issues go see the chaplain. You need to make the best of your situation because you aren’t going anywhere no time soon.

Jace Toy DDS · Answer

P2 Profile Army

Jace Toy DDS · Answer

ive been on and off profile because of my foot and it causes me not to be able to run for more than a mile before the pain gets too much where i have to stop and its not getting any better. i was told that if i got at least 6 profiles for the same thing that i can get a permanent profile. is that true? if not what are the stipulations in getting one. im about to my 7th profile for the same thing and im tired of going to sick call over and over

Jace Toy DDS · Answer

If you’re looking for a Company Command you’re at a serious disadvantage. Staff positions (BN/BDE) won’t be an issue since you’ll PT on your own and take your APFT with the staff guys. I’m a staff guy now and we have guys with P3 profiles. It’s no big deal in this arena. I’m quickly learning that I really don’t like being a staff guy. I prefer being tactical.I’m Signal and we don’t need Command to be competitive for MAJ (BN S6 will cover that requirement instead). Check what you need for selection to MAJ. If you need Command to be eligible you may consider a branch transfer.What did your Branch Manager say about getting a P3? I would go on his recommendation. Call DA and see what he has to say.

Jace Toy DDS · Answer

You could certainly lead from the front in another branch. You don’t have to be Armor. At any rate, my only recommendation at this point is for you to get your entire medical file from the hospital, slip it under your ACU jacket, take it to Kinkos and get the whole thing copied, then return it. The Army conveniently ‘lost’ my medical file at one point, thus my history of back problems, my duty-inflicted hernia, and several other issues never happened. Bah.Anyway, good luck.

Jace Toy DDS · Answer

Copy your medical records now!!! Go to a medical review board and prove to them you still have it in you! Get an assignment in a non combative unit. They have that power.

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