colorado11k
PEB Forum Regular Member
Question: A buddy of mine (also facing an MEB) was told that being permanently exempted from 2+ components of the new Fitness Assessment for medical reasons is now an automatic medical separation or medical retirement. Is this right? Is there an AFI or other written guidance that supports this?
Background: I've been exempt (consecutive profiles) from sit-ups & running for 7 years due to degenerative spine issues, which I've learned to cope with, and which does not affect my daily job (in part, because I haven't had to run or do sit-ups, which exacerbates my back). Even when I asked my past providers directly, they have insisted that I'm not at risk for an MEB, because I can still exercise (elliptical, stationary bike, weights, etc.) and do my job. Now, I'm suddenly facing an MEB because my new provider at my new base noted that I've been on profiles for the same issue for over 365 days.
Background: I've been exempt (consecutive profiles) from sit-ups & running for 7 years due to degenerative spine issues, which I've learned to cope with, and which does not affect my daily job (in part, because I haven't had to run or do sit-ups, which exacerbates my back). Even when I asked my past providers directly, they have insisted that I'm not at risk for an MEB, because I can still exercise (elliptical, stationary bike, weights, etc.) and do my job. Now, I'm suddenly facing an MEB because my new provider at my new base noted that I've been on profiles for the same issue for over 365 days.