Question about releasing from the Navy

[BuzzyBeetle]

Good Evening,

I have a simple question that I would like clarification on. I thought perhaps someone on these forums might be able to help me:

If somebody has recently been placed on a Perminant Medical Category, are they required to stay in the Military until the Category has been confirmed which I have been told takes two years? Or are they still permitted to put in their 6 month Release from the Forces, should they wish to move on?

If you can help me answer this question it would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks very much.

 

[ModlrMike]

I don't recall any requirement to stay in... provided you're not on obligatory service or have some other hold on you. That being said, if you opt for a voluntary release while you have a pending permanent medical category (that may result in release), you may suffer some reduction in release benefits. I'm going from memory here, so I may yet be mistaken.

 

[Ex-Dragoon]

Speak with the release centre or talk with your chain of command.

 

[TruckerJeff]

Don't be too hasty, those 2 years  is a maximum, i've never seen it take that long unless the member asked for an arrangement...And during that time, if you get the medical release you will get A LOT of adavantages compared to a voluntary release such as a paid education with 75% of your salary up to 2 years while your in school.....think about it!

Good luck!

 

[ltmaverick25]

Its my understanding that the length of time for a medical release to occur had something to do with giving the member enough heads up time that they could make an easier transition rather then having the plug pulled on them and send them looking for a new job within a few months.  Depending on your age it may be worth it to take advantage of that time and programs to make an easier transition.

 

[Pusser]

The benefits you give up by opting for a voluntary versus a medical release can be significant.  For example if you are entitled to an annuity, a medical release will likely mean that it's indexed right away, whereas a voluntary release could mean that it won't be indexed for many years to come (usually when your years of service plus your age equals 85).  It is well worth your while to get some expert advice (the Release Centre is a good place to start - this forum is not) and make sure you are making an informed decision. 

Another point to consider is that for the most part the system assumes you want to stay in teh CF and delay your release as long as possible.  If you let them know that you want to get out and get on with your life, sometimes things can be speeded up.

 

[CombatDoc]

A permanent medical category does not automatically spell M-e-d-i-c-a-l R-e-l-a-s-e, depending on the Medical Employment Limitations.  Therefore, it might be prudent to wait to see what DMCA determines (RWOR, Release, Accomodation) based on the MELs that will be forwarded to them by D Med Pol.

 

[Occam]

A permanent medical category does not automatically spell M-e-d-i-c-a-l R-e-l-a-s-e, depending on the Medical Employment Limitations.  Therefore, it might be prudent to wait to see what DMCA determines (RWOR, Release, Accomodation) based on the MELs that will be forwarded to them by D Med Pol.

It doesn't spell M-e-d-i-c-a-l  R-e-l-e-a-s-e either. 

 

[CombatDoc]

It doesn't spell M-e-d-i-c-a-l  R-e-l-e-a-s-e either. 

I stand corrected.  My attempt on a visual pun obviously backfired.