Chance at medical retirement? If so what %?

Hey all. I want to say first off that I admire all of your courage in taking on your medical issues head on. Ok. Here I go. I am being reffered to an MEB for Costochondritus (Tietze Syndrome) due to not being able to wear body armor (also non-deployable). I have almost 70 months of combined active duty time and almost 13 years total time in service. My medical problems are as follows. I have been on temporary profiles since FEB 09. I cannot stand for extended periods. I cannot carry a fighting load 2 miles. I cannot take a PT test. I cannot wear armor or carry a load. I am currently a 68M (nutrition care specialist). I was an active duty navy CTR. A navy reserve Corpsman. An army national guard 11B.

I know its alot of info but any help would be appreciated. What are my chances for a medical retirement?

Costochodritus (tietze syndrome)
Subluxated L6 vertebre
Sleep Apnea with CPAP
Aquired B PEZ Planus (acquired flat feet)
Os Trigonum Syndrome
Tear of 5 ligaments in Right ankle
Traumatic Arthritis of Right ankle
Tendonitus of Achilles Tendon RT
Chronic foot pain

 

[OneFavor]

There is no real way to say what the percentage will be, or rather they will retire you. There is no definitive method. First, you need to see what conditions are considered medically unacceptable. There are just too many factors when dealing with the medical process to say what they will decide, and what percentage they will assign to it. My advice is to ensure that you have ALL your medical records, and that includes any range of motions, and other tests that will help prove your case. Be sure you keep copies. There is a link on here for you to see the schedule of ratings for your disabilities. I must say again that just because you think you should be at a certain percentage does not mean that the board is going to agree with you, and they may not even rate some conditions, or they may find that even with all your problems you are still fit for duty. I said all that to say that you should not prepare yourself for a certain outcome, as if you keep reading through the threads you will see certainty is optional.

 

[Jason Perry]

NEOSPY,

Welcome! Read this thread and follow the steps described to get a basic understanding: http://www.pebforum.com/physical-evaluation-board-system-overview/331-overview-meb-peb-process.html

After that, post any follow-up questions.

You didn't say what your grade or current MOS is, so it is difficult to assess the conditions impact on duty performance. But, if you are an 11B, it seems highly likely you are unfit. Rating will depend on facts and the rating criteria.

Best of luck!