back injury

Injured my back in my previous unit never mentioned it due to not wanting to be looked at different. Last year i injured it again and did months of physical therapy with no improvement. This year i started back on physical therapy as the pain has gotten worse. I ended up getting on temp profile...

Hey everyone, Got my results back. 50%DoD and 90% VA. Referred condition was lumbar spondylosis. I got 40% for main back issue and 10% each leg for radiculopathy. My ODC lawyer mentioned I could try to get 40% each leg if I get a letter confirming severity by my neurosurgeon. Has anyone...

Here is my timeline (Patrick) to help anyone out through this process. Was told this will take 6-7 months May 8: Notice of CC impact statement due and sent to me and leadership. June 11 PEBLO emailed me about full MEB being directed and sent forms to fill out. June 12 IDES briefing w/PEBLO...

RFA before C&p? I have severe degenerative spondylosis in the lumbar and thoracic regions with radiculopathy and have been recommended for MEB Active over 20 but with three left on contract. I have an appointment coming up for nerve ablation (RFA), should I wait until after C&P to get the RFA...

Good morning, My base finally initiated a full MEB. The document they sent stating that a full MeB for retention decision is required has a diagnostic code of 5242 (degenerative disc arthritis). Will they add more codes as it gets reviewed? Under my records from a spine surgeon and what they...

I turned down back fusement surgery and up for MEB now. Has anyone else denied a surgery after exhausting all other procedures? I was told that I pretty much screwed myself by denying the surgery.

I was notified 11 OCT 2023 about an IRILO. My PCM lagged on completing NARSUM and did not submit to PEBLO until 4 JAN 2024. My commanders impact statement was filled and completed 3 days after notification. Once those two are complete how is the timeline for the rest. Im also nervous about VA...

Finished my exams. My back is my referred condition so I am looking to see what you guys think my rating will be based off what you have seen.

Hey everyone. First post on this platform and I’m looking for some guidance and advice. My PA told me last week that if my back problems do not get better after the the referral to occupational therapy he will have to initiate an MEB. I currently have 10 years in the army and have had a great...

I am likely to be facing another meb soon (rtd last time with c-2). Basic info: Upper respiratory issue, can't run, use inhalers. First meb, I was only rated on the condition that prevented me from running. Have been on walk profile since. In addition to the rated condition, the more serious...

Good evening everyone! My Narsum and NMA got sent up on August 12th. However, after further reviewing my C&P Exam for my unfitting condition “Other Spondylosis w/ Radiculopathy” and “Chronic Pain”.. the VA examiner did a poor job. Does the MEB/PEB look at those exam results at all? Or do they...

Hey how’s it going everyone? So I’m currently going through the IDES process. I was recently placed on a Medboard and finished up my VA C&P exams not too long ago. My main question is, will I be found fit? Along with the Lumbar Spondylosis, I will be having a Mental Health addendum for...

I recently have found out that I have a 25 degree curve in my spine. About 2 months ago I tweaked my back to the point of not being able to walk for a short period of time. I went to the hospital and they referred me to physical therapy which only made my pain worse. I scheduled an appointment...

Hello Everyone, I am posting this for my wife. She is currently in AIT for 68W but has not started any of her 68W training because of an injury she sustained during basic training. She has been on profile for around 8 weeks now and goes to PT multiple times a week but is not showing any...

So, here is an update. A fast run down of what happened previously. Start complaining about back in 2015. Went on temporary profile in 2016 and had been on it til sept 2018. Had spinal fusion surgery may 24 2018. Sept 2018 temporary profile turned into a p2 profile but alot of the boxes that...

So I’ve been on 2 LIMDU’s for degenerative disk, arthritis of the spine, narrowing of the spine and siatica nerve pain due to disk in lower spine. I’ve seen the pain clinic, Orthopedic and my PCM many times. The pain clinic said I was fit for duty despite not improving, Ortho was at first going...

I’ve been in the Navy for approximately a year and a half and was involved in a terrible car accident 4 months ago that Im still recovering from mentally and physically. Ive been on TEMDU for 4 months but was just now found “fit” by my doctors and am to report to an aircraft carrier next week...

Good Evening! I'm new to this group although I did follow the forum for a few weeks prior to actually making an account. My story is slightly unique and also on top of it, I'm not even sure what is happening. To give a relatively brief explanation of everything - I'm AD USAF, been in 9 years...

My name is Jordan Hall and I have been in the Marine Corps for 3 years and been on a MEB since April 2017 for scoliosis. On November 2014 I was doing a CFT and during the ammo can lifts my back just totally gave out on me and I could not move anymore. After that, my back has been in pain every...

To Whom it May Concern, I am currently E-5 active duty army and going through the MEB process at Ft. Riley. My packet has been submitted to the PEB and I am currently waiting on ratings (week 2) and being told that there is a new system in play, a back up and things on hold for up to 5 to 8...