medsepfirstie
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Hey all,
I just found out I will be undergoing a MEB (medical evaluation board) due to a non-waiverable neurological condition (Meniere's Disease) and have been placed on an ALOA (Administrative Leave of Absence). My Company Command Team and I already know the outcome due to USMA being "accession based medical standards" thus my separation has been highly expedited despite no official ruling from the MEB yet. My experience with the medical personnel at Keller (BDE Surgeon, ENT Doctor, etc) was not a great experience, but I recognize I am in a great spot nonetheless for continuing my education elsewhere and staying connected with my 2020 classmates.
Having discussed the following question with my peers, I wanted another opinion from y'all - being primarily parents, ex-military, or graduates from USMA. Making it from R-Day 2016 to my final semester in JAN 2020, myself and my classmates believe I am entitled to keep my class ring. Now, I will be explicitly clear - I will never be able to say I am a USMA graduate, nor is that my intention with keeping my class ring, but I was still a member of the Class of 2020. Being a cadet who earned his class ring from 3.5 years at USMA, fulfilling all military graduation requirements, and separation being from medical and no dishonorable behavior, I believe I should be allowed to keep my ring. The class ring reminds me of my hard work and dedication to service, and as a reflection of the good (and bad) memories from my time at USMA.
My Company Command Team has told me I need to ship it back, which I was expecting, but I have yet to respond (contacted earlier today). I do not want it to come to what I say next, nor do I mean to sound as a "snotty, entitled prick," but I have spoken with my uncle who is a lawyer. Having funded the ring via my own finances (USMA's $1000 contribution comes from Cadet Account, which is money I earned & would have received regardless if class ring was under $1000) and buying it from a 3rd party seller (Balfour), USMA has no legal claim of my class ring.
Please let me know your thoughts. I do not mind any adverse opinions to my current thoughts, in fact I expect them, but please maintain dignity (as I will). Thank you for providing me with another perspective, as I know "class ring retention" after separation in "old corps" was much harsher.
I just found out I will be undergoing a MEB (medical evaluation board) due to a non-waiverable neurological condition (Meniere's Disease) and have been placed on an ALOA (Administrative Leave of Absence). My Company Command Team and I already know the outcome due to USMA being "accession based medical standards" thus my separation has been highly expedited despite no official ruling from the MEB yet. My experience with the medical personnel at Keller (BDE Surgeon, ENT Doctor, etc) was not a great experience, but I recognize I am in a great spot nonetheless for continuing my education elsewhere and staying connected with my 2020 classmates.
Having discussed the following question with my peers, I wanted another opinion from y'all - being primarily parents, ex-military, or graduates from USMA. Making it from R-Day 2016 to my final semester in JAN 2020, myself and my classmates believe I am entitled to keep my class ring. Now, I will be explicitly clear - I will never be able to say I am a USMA graduate, nor is that my intention with keeping my class ring, but I was still a member of the Class of 2020. Being a cadet who earned his class ring from 3.5 years at USMA, fulfilling all military graduation requirements, and separation being from medical and no dishonorable behavior, I believe I should be allowed to keep my ring. The class ring reminds me of my hard work and dedication to service, and as a reflection of the good (and bad) memories from my time at USMA.
My Company Command Team has told me I need to ship it back, which I was expecting, but I have yet to respond (contacted earlier today). I do not want it to come to what I say next, nor do I mean to sound as a "snotty, entitled prick," but I have spoken with my uncle who is a lawyer. Having funded the ring via my own finances (USMA's $1000 contribution comes from Cadet Account, which is money I earned & would have received regardless if class ring was under $1000) and buying it from a 3rd party seller (Balfour), USMA has no legal claim of my class ring.
Please let me know your thoughts. I do not mind any adverse opinions to my current thoughts, in fact I expect them, but please maintain dignity (as I will). Thank you for providing me with another perspective, as I know "class ring retention" after separation in "old corps" was much harsher.