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PCM confirmed I must wait 6 months post-op to be considered at MRDP and reconsidered for a MEB. So I will continue to hold until then.

That makes sense. Sounds like my PCM did their part but the MEB doctor wants to see me recover longer/do physical therapy before making a final decision.. or at least thats what I think. I will ask my PCM what specifically the MEB doc is looking for regarding MDRP. I don’t think the injury...

Update: I saw my surgeon, who placed permanent restrictions on rucking, squatting, and deadlifting 2/mo post-op. I updated my PCM and have been placed on a permanent profile, which I can see in MEDPROS, and referred to the MEB. However, I spoke with the IDES coordinator today and they said that...

Again, thank you so much for this info. It’s incredibly helpful for me. Unfortunately, it sounds like I will be sitting around twiddling my thumbs until my PCM declares I’ve reached an MRDP. I have a follow up with them this week so we’ll see how it goes.

Thank you for the helpful insight! Regarding the post-op MRDP.. is 6 months the standard? I haven’t been able to find anything in regulation that gives a specific timeframe to reach MRDP, so I assume it is dependent on the individual, their injury, and the providers opinion. I don’t want to sit...

I ended up going to pain management for an epidural and then had a less invasive surgery shortly thereafter. The surgeon performed a micro discectomy at the L4-L5 level about two weeks ago. Currently recovering on con leave. My flight surgeon seems to think getting an upslip to fly is going to...

I should add - I had an MRI prior to joining the army as well.

Hi all, I am currently an active duty army SM. I joined in February of this year and was supposed to attend flight school through the warrant officer route. Prior to enlisting, I had a back injury that had mostly healed, and I received a waiver for it. Unfortunately, basic training aggravated...