(new member, correct me if I'm not in the right forum)
I apologize for the long post, but at this point I'm kind of at a loss of words because of the findings and my loss of ability to perform. The NMA specifically states that I cannot and do not perform well in my current job. Yes, I do still work where I worked but my Chain of Command states that my performance is low. Is there anything that I can do or should do? I feel that they just read the first question and moved on. I wish that it were possible to submit a PFR before a formal board but I have no idea of what to do at this point. Thank you for taking the time to read this in advance as well as any assistance that you can provide is greatly appreciated.
13DEC2016:
Enrolled into IDES for Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
07JUN2017:
Addendum to MEB was filed for AVNRT (AV Nodal Re-entry Tachychardia), Syncope, and inappropriate sinus tachycardia.
States the following, "This service member is referred to the Physical Evaluation Board currently and this addendum is an addition to the patient's already submitted PEB. This Medical Evaluation Board Physician believes that, with reasonable medical certainty, this service member's conditions are likely to interfere with the performance of duty in the MOS and rank. The member's condition most likely is permanent, and/or any further period of TLD is unlikely to return the member to full duty. The service member's limitations do not meet the standards of SECNAVINST 1840.4E 80XX."
08JUN2017:
Final MEB was submitted to the PEB for disposition. The non-medical statement states the following:
" c. Is the member currently working outside of his/her specialty because of the medical condition? (No) If yes, is the member working outside of his/her specialty could the member perform in his/her rating? (NA)
m. Does the member have good potential for continued service in his/her present physical and mental condition? (No) If “No,” please explain why not: (SM) is not suitable for continued service due his condition. He has undergone multiple treatment measures and medication regiments. Members intention was to have continued success in his naval career but these conditions have provided him with major setbacks. His conditions not only affect his dietary needs but also the output of his work. (SM) potential for continued service is poor at this time.
Do you recommend PLD only to complete EAS? (No)
If “No” to any of the above, please explain why.
(SM) medical conditions prevent him from being worldwide assignable. His need for more comprehensive healthcare along with his desire to separate, renders him unable to perform in his specialty ratings, and inhibits him from continued Naval service.
COMMANDING OFFICERS COMMENTS
a. How does the medical condition(s) impact the Member’s work capacity in relation to his/her MOS/RATE? (SM) inability to run a task to ground due to his required specialty care needs greatly affect the mission of the BIOMED division. Numerous dietary requirements make him unable to perform service at outlying facilities. Faced with multiple changes to not only his work but also his personal life, his performance has decreased in the area of medical equipment repair, standard precision calibration, and the documentation of checks done on lifesaving equipment.
b. Include an explanation on what Mission Essential Tasks the Member substantively can or cannot do regarding the primary duties of his/her MOS/Rate: (SM) is unable to perform mission essential tasks at this time. He is physically limited from full duty, and cannot provide medical care to patients aboard ships or with the Fleet Marine Force. Additionally, his symptoms impair him from functioning effectively in his NEC physically.
06SEP2017:
Received finding of: Fit to continue on Active Duty
(Findings Below)
Medical Officer
2017-08-09
Per the non-medical assessment, the member is working in rate.
FIT (the record and evidence presented documents that the medical condition or disease does not interfere significantly with the member's ability to carry out the duties of his/her office, grade, rank, or rating.) Combined effect was considered and not found to be substantiated in this case.
Presiding Officer
2017-08-29
The evidence establishes that the member is able to reasonably perform the duties of his office, grade, rank, or rating/ Military Occupational Specialty (MOS
I apologize for the long post, but at this point I'm kind of at a loss of words because of the findings and my loss of ability to perform. The NMA specifically states that I cannot and do not perform well in my current job. Yes, I do still work where I worked but my Chain of Command states that my performance is low. Is there anything that I can do or should do? I feel that they just read the first question and moved on. I wish that it were possible to submit a PFR before a formal board but I have no idea of what to do at this point. Thank you for taking the time to read this in advance as well as any assistance that you can provide is greatly appreciated.
13DEC2016:
Enrolled into IDES for Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
07JUN2017:
Addendum to MEB was filed for AVNRT (AV Nodal Re-entry Tachychardia), Syncope, and inappropriate sinus tachycardia.
States the following, "This service member is referred to the Physical Evaluation Board currently and this addendum is an addition to the patient's already submitted PEB. This Medical Evaluation Board Physician believes that, with reasonable medical certainty, this service member's conditions are likely to interfere with the performance of duty in the MOS and rank. The member's condition most likely is permanent, and/or any further period of TLD is unlikely to return the member to full duty. The service member's limitations do not meet the standards of SECNAVINST 1840.4E 80XX."
08JUN2017:
Final MEB was submitted to the PEB for disposition. The non-medical statement states the following:
" c. Is the member currently working outside of his/her specialty because of the medical condition? (No) If yes, is the member working outside of his/her specialty could the member perform in his/her rating? (NA)
m. Does the member have good potential for continued service in his/her present physical and mental condition? (No) If “No,” please explain why not: (SM) is not suitable for continued service due his condition. He has undergone multiple treatment measures and medication regiments. Members intention was to have continued success in his naval career but these conditions have provided him with major setbacks. His conditions not only affect his dietary needs but also the output of his work. (SM) potential for continued service is poor at this time.
Do you recommend PLD only to complete EAS? (No)
If “No” to any of the above, please explain why.
(SM) medical conditions prevent him from being worldwide assignable. His need for more comprehensive healthcare along with his desire to separate, renders him unable to perform in his specialty ratings, and inhibits him from continued Naval service.
COMMANDING OFFICERS COMMENTS
a. How does the medical condition(s) impact the Member’s work capacity in relation to his/her MOS/RATE? (SM) inability to run a task to ground due to his required specialty care needs greatly affect the mission of the BIOMED division. Numerous dietary requirements make him unable to perform service at outlying facilities. Faced with multiple changes to not only his work but also his personal life, his performance has decreased in the area of medical equipment repair, standard precision calibration, and the documentation of checks done on lifesaving equipment.
b. Include an explanation on what Mission Essential Tasks the Member substantively can or cannot do regarding the primary duties of his/her MOS/Rate: (SM) is unable to perform mission essential tasks at this time. He is physically limited from full duty, and cannot provide medical care to patients aboard ships or with the Fleet Marine Force. Additionally, his symptoms impair him from functioning effectively in his NEC physically.
06SEP2017:
Received finding of: Fit to continue on Active Duty
(Findings Below)
Medical Officer
2017-08-09
Per the non-medical assessment, the member is working in rate.
FIT (the record and evidence presented documents that the medical condition or disease does not interfere significantly with the member's ability to carry out the duties of his/her office, grade, rank, or rating.) Combined effect was considered and not found to be substantiated in this case.
Presiding Officer
2017-08-29
The evidence establishes that the member is able to reasonably perform the duties of his office, grade, rank, or rating/ Military Occupational Specialty (MOS