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Initially it was just 1. But they added around 4-5 that were related to the initial referred condition throughout the MEB process.

Wait a couple days. A PEBLO should reach out to you shortly. It sometimes takes a bit for the files to get to them, and there are only 2 PEBLOs for all of Ft Jackson. If you haven’t heard anything in about a week, reach back out here. I can shoot you the info for the administrative assistant in...

Initially it was just 1. But they added around 4-5 that were related to the initial referred condition throughout the MEB process.

Last update: Received separation orders approximately a week after signing 199. Retirement date is September 4.

** Update ** Recieved my ratings and agreed/signed 199. Awaiting orders/separation date. Will update when I receive them. Referred condition: Low Back/Tailbone Pain (Two Sacroiliac Joint Fusions). Location: Fort Jackson, SC - MEB through Fort Gordon, GA MEB Initiated: 16 FEB 22 PEBLO 1st...

** UPDATE ** MEB Initiated: 16 FEB 22 PEBLO 1st Contact: 23 FEB 22 CoC Counseling: 23 FEB 22 PEBLO Counseling: 2 MAR 22 MSC VA Counseling: 10 MAR 22 (18 Claimed Conditions) 1st QTC Appointment: 21 MAR 22 Last QTC Appointment: 30 MAR 22 NARSUM Received: 15 APR 22 NARSUM Signed: 18 APR 22...

NARSUM review is occurring today.

I hadn’t found a recent Ft Jackson timeline on here, so hopefully this will help someone in the future. Referred condition: Low Back/Tailbone Pain (Two Sacroiliac Joint Fusions). Location: Fort Jackson, SC - MEB through Fort Gordon, GA MEB Initiated: 16 FEB 22 PEBLO 1st Contact: 23 FEB 22...

I’ve attached the diagnostic criteria here. All other types of EDS can be confirmed with genetic testing. However, hEDS cannot be. That being said, I’d feel much better ruling out the other forms. I do have autoimmune hives and valve regurgitation (both diagnosed) which all “fit” within the EDS...

That’s not true for hEDS. It cannot be confirmed via genetic testing. It has very specific diagnostic criteria

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I would greatly appreciate that. I’m 2.5 months post Left SI fusion, and 1.5 months out from the Right fusion. I printed the regs for retention and brought them to my PCM. She stated that she would not initiate an MEB until I’m one year post op….from the SECOND surgery. Im struggling with seeing...

A little update, my PCM diagnosed me with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome today, the hyper mobility type. I’m super unclear on what treatments are even a good option at this point.

I would truly appreciate that. I’m being told I will not be considered a fusion candidate until I try nerve ablation. Which from my understanding, most likely won’t have a good prognosis if the nerve block provided such temporary relief. My other fear, is that the nerve block works for 6 months...

History: I've been in the Army for just over 4 years. I'm an active duty officer. I began experiencing low back pain over 1.5 years ago. I, like most, chose to just ignore it for the first 9 months. I initially went in to a provider on glorious Ft. Jackson in July of 2020. They referred me to...