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[Realcooldude]

I went in on a medical waiver for a dislocating shoulder in 2002. When it dislocated for the fourth time was it okay to give me an els discharge? 

[GBArmy]

Shrek is right; need more info. If it applies, a good explanation on ELS is here :https://www.thebalancecareers.com/entry-level-separations-what-is-an-els-3356960

[Richard1954]

It sounds to me as if the Military did more harm to your shoulder , if your still having problems because of what Military medical personal did you should be able to get a service connected rating.  But before you do anything with the VA.. you really should check on getting your discharge upgraded to a medical discharge,  since the military made the condition worse. They should not have been able to just toss you out without consideration of a medical discharge.  You could have a real fight on your hands, but one worth fighting.   And yes you can get a medical discharge for conditions  you had before service occurred or if the condition was aggravated by military service -               ( aggravated means you went in with a condition and your military service made it worse.)

[Realcooldude]

It was a dislocated shoulder one time in high school and three times in basic I had to get a waiver. The last time my arm got broken trying to relocate it after convalescent leave I was given chapter 11 epts els discharge by the same major who tried unsuccessfully to relocate it. Also he said that the waiver was in place for this