 In late October 2009, Kalsi was allowed an exemption to the policy, and would be able to serve while adhering to his religious beliefs.The Army continues to maintain that these were specific determinations due to the individual case and that present regulations will not change, however the Sikh Coalition holds out that this will be the beginning of a policy shift that will allow other Sikhs to serve their country in uniform.The case of Rattan was put on hold, pending his completion of the dental boards exam.