I should not have passed the induction physical. My arms do not straighten all the way at the elbow, which condition I have been told was grounds for disqualification for the draft. Was I drafted illegally?
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Thanks for the chance to help. I am an attorney with over 12 years military law experience.Not sure I understand your question? There has not been a draft for many years...what is your question please?
I understand that the age of these events are probably and issue. I was drafted, apparently illegally in late 1967. I've only recently learned that I should not have passed the induction physical. Is there a case here and a remedy, or is this case too old, or is the government insulated from such a case?
Have you applied to the Board of Corrections for Military records yet?
<p> </p><p>No, I have not. My question is, simply, if I was drafted when others with the same medical condition were excluded from service, was this an illegal action, and do I have a case?</p>
The reason I was asking about the Board of Corrections is that is the first step in the process...you have to file with them before you can sue in federal court.Can you tell me what your looking to accomplish?