(Guadalajara, Mexico) A Mexican soldier has won his job back six years after he was kicked out of the military for testing HIV positive.

The Center for Justice, Peace and Development helped fight the soldier’s case. The group said Tuesday the decision includes back pay.

The soldier’s name was not released to protect his privacy. Both he and the army discovered he was HIV positive after a work accident required blood tests and surgery.

A year ago, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled it was unconstitutional for the military to expel soldiers who test positive for HIV. Military officials refuse to comment.