Hello Everyone,
I am new to this forum and looking for some advice. Long story short, I am a Active Duty Navy I have had a total of 4 knee surgeries on my left knee. I had a Left ACL tear (hamstring graft repair), Left knee lateral meniscus bucket handle tear, Left knee debridement, and finally a Left knee Meniscus Transplant and coupled with a Osteochondral Autograft Transfer procedure. I have been recovering for a little over a year, went into my first LIMDU session, and now am trying to decide what to do. My knee still has pain twisting and gives way at random times during the day. I am trying to decide if I am eligible for a Medical Retirement. I have 8 years of service and am looking into one of the Agencies to continue my service, but I believe that a Medical Retirement will preclude me from screening for those jobs on the outside. I have missed my career progression screening and do not have the ability to continue a full career in the Military. My questions are, would I be eligible for Medical Retirement? Will that preclude me from screening for further federal service? I have a very complicated case so any help and advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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I am new to this forum and looking for some advice. Long story short, I am a Active Duty Navy I have had a total of 4 knee surgeries on my left knee. I had a Left ACL tear (hamstring graft repair), Left knee lateral meniscus bucket handle tear, Left knee debridement, and finally a Left knee Meniscus Transplant and coupled with a Osteochondral Autograft Transfer procedure. I have been recovering for a little over a year, went into my first LIMDU session, and now am trying to decide what to do. My knee still has pain twisting and gives way at random times during the day. I am trying to decide if I am eligible for a Medical Retirement. I have 8 years of service and am looking into one of the Agencies to continue my service, but I believe that a Medical Retirement will preclude me from screening for those jobs on the outside. I have missed my career progression screening and do not have the ability to continue a full career in the Military. My questions are, would I be eligible for Medical Retirement? Will that preclude me from screening for further federal service? I have a very complicated case so any help and advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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