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When I talk to my Chain of Command they tell me that I will get a high rating because it is a Lower Back injury. And in most cases we have to appeal the decision to get the higher percentage. With a back injury, If I cant stay in the army, how am I going to work a "Physical Job" ever again? They...

I am going through the MEB as well, just signed my NARSUM for Chronic Lower Back Pain. Any Ideas on what to expect for Percentages? Are you on a P3 Profile? I cant even sweep in my profile ha ha. My Command has yelled at me for trying to do more than I should be.

I have only been through the Lower Back part, I went through the MEB process once, and I fought to stay in, keep in mind I also had Lower back L5-S1 Spine Surgery. Thats What got me to be in the process. Im now on my second time around. I would keep seeing the Docs because of the pain. And if...

I had lower back surgery, I am Regular Army, It was for a Really bad Herniated disc, L5-S1. And Before My surgery I was told by the On post Orthopedic Dr. that I would be MEB or MED Boarded, whichever it is, can anyone tell me what to expect and how long all this will take? I am still only in...

I had lower back surgery, I am Regular Army, It was for a Really bad Herniated disc, L5-S1. And Before My surgery I was told by the On post Orthopedic Dr. that I would be MEB or MED Boarded, whichever it is, can anyone tell me what to expect and how long all this will take? I am still only in...

What exactly is a Rang Of Motion Test? Does it happen pretty quick? and Does the Orthopedic Doctor perform that test? I am pushing and have been recommended for PEB or MEB/MED Board by the On Post Hospital Orthopedic Doctor, and I have talked to buddies in the Army and they say it doesn't take...

They gave you 90 days con leave all at once? I am heading back to FT. Lee Tom. And I'm not sure what to expect, since my pain is still severe and constant. And they basically told me not to go to a hospital and wait until I come back. But will they do more con leave? I know they can only give 30...

I just had surgery for DDD and a herniated disc in my lower L-5 s1 and I'm on con leave for it. What exactly is a Range of motion test it what does it consist of? And how long do you think it would take to be discharged/ MED or MEB Boarded? Thanks for any advice or responses.

Jeeze I'm sorry to hear about all that man, I just had back surgery because of a lower disc and Degentative Disc Disease and I'm on Con Leave but it seems your situation with them making it up in your head seems pretty cruddy, I'm being out on MEB or MED board and I'm not quite sure what to...

Yeah the Dr on post referred me to the surgeon and I felt like I had to have the surgery because nothing else was working and now that I am post surgery, it still hurts. Any bending hurts, that sciatica nerve hurts also, because that was where my disc was pushing out and causing so much pain...

Hey I am currently on CON leave from having lower back surgery. From DDD and a herniated disc that was so bad I had to get surgery. I am about 3 weeks out from having the surgery and its not getting better. Any idea or advice on MEB process or what to expect? And how long things might take if I...

Im not saying im fine, im saying I don't feel anybetter as in the pain that the surgery was suppose to take away. The Nerve that was being affected that causes leg pains and back pain still hurts. Even tho they told me I would feel better. But I, nit sure if its based off of your MOS or not. I...

Well I have been On best rest before the surgery and it was for a long while, I have copies of every time I've been written up for it. Of course the SGT's give me a hard time, but no one understands the pain until they have the pain. But Yeah bed rest and pain Medicine was all they could do...

how soon do you think they would do the testing for the bending or what not? Because I have to bend at my legs to bend over. NO Lifting of anything because it hurts. Thanks for replying, i'm so lost on what to expect once I go back and how long it will take since I wouldn't mind leaving the...

I was on Bed Rest/ Quarters for about 2 Weeks before my Surgery. And I was On Pretty much a dead mans profile. I couldn't do anything without it hurting. The Doctor said he was going to MEB board me, so im not sue if I even have an option. I already had the surgery and I'm recovering as we...

I am home currently on CON Leave for Lower Back surgery, because my back pain / Degentative Disc Disease was in my lowest disc and was herniated so far out. But the Dr. on Base/ The Orthopedic Dr. already said that I'm going to be put through MEB or MED board (not sure if there's a difference)...

I am home currently on CON Leave for Lower Back surgery, because my back pain / Degentative Disc Disease was in my lowest disc and was herniated so far out. But the Dr. on Base/ The Orthopedic Dr. already said that I'm going to be put through MEB or MED board (not sure if there's a difference)...