I recently recieved a memorandum disenrolling me for ROTC for “pulmonary embolism” as a disqualifying condition from Hughes, MG Commanding. (After only a medical review on paper.) I had a pulmonary embolism over a year ago after I contracted but after temporary anticoagulation and surgical removal the clot is gone. I was released back to the national guard, and had another medical review done since cadet command didn’t go into any further explanation of why they let me go. I have no lasting effects of the clot I got and am no longer on medication. I was top half of my ROTC class, top 25% if looking at APFT and Academics. In spite of my clot I never failed an APFT and continued to serve in a combat mos through the guard. Training while waiting on the answer from cadet command not only included over 30 miles in rucking but also (howitzer) ammunition runner on a gun line for field trainings with the national guard. I have shown nothing but dedication to improving myself, fulfilling my obligations, and health. The national guard has completely cleared me to stay and serve after reviewing my medical documents. I met with the Battalion PA in person a few days after the ROTC decision, and returning as a PFC to my national guard Battery. The BN PA compiled my packet to the brigade surgeon who agreed: “Soldier was released back to unit with no direction/recommendations. I referenced AR 40-501 Section 3-7 subsection F which states :
When to refer to MEB:
Thromboembolic disease when response to therapy is unsatisfactory, or when therapy is such as to require prolonged, intensive medical supervision.
My recommendation is that the SM is allowed full unrestricted activity as her condition has resolved and she is asymptomatic.”
Do I stand any chance appealing cadet command? If I’m fit enough to deploy with combat arms, how come I was denied? I am/was a contracted MS 3/4 and was slotted for ADV Camp in late summer. This happened so late in the game- I’m trying to act quickly in case anything can be done to fix this. There is a point of contact on the memorandum. However, I do not want to jump my chain of command when they were caught just as off guard as I was by the decision. Who do I go to? Am I just getting my hopes up?
When to refer to MEB:
Thromboembolic disease when response to therapy is unsatisfactory, or when therapy is such as to require prolonged, intensive medical supervision.
My recommendation is that the SM is allowed full unrestricted activity as her condition has resolved and she is asymptomatic.”
Do I stand any chance appealing cadet command? If I’m fit enough to deploy with combat arms, how come I was denied? I am/was a contracted MS 3/4 and was slotted for ADV Camp in late summer. This happened so late in the game- I’m trying to act quickly in case anything can be done to fix this. There is a point of contact on the memorandum. However, I do not want to jump my chain of command when they were caught just as off guard as I was by the decision. Who do I go to? Am I just getting my hopes up?