CRSC - Incident Recorded on Narrative Summary, PEB Findings AF Form 356, DD 214

[Tomtom1]

Hi all, I've read so much helpful information and I would like to thank everyone for the shared knowledge.

I applied for CRSC but I didn't have much medical evidence from the time of the incident. It's a nerve condition and it took several months for most of the severe symptoms to materialize. After being misdiagnosed for nearly a year, the true condition was eventually discovered at which time I retraced my steps and realized the past accident had caused the damage. I was deployed and supporting action against the enemy when the accident happened.

- I was medically retired and my narrative summary recounts the accident that caused the injury.
- The MED AF Form 356 recounts the accident and in Column F, it says YES to occurring in a combat-related operation.
- My DD214 in block 28 stated Combat-Related as the reason for separation.


IYO, do you think this is enough to be granted CRSC. Thanks for your opinions.

 

[RetiredColonel-MikeT]

My experience has shown that you need documentation from as close to the point of injury as possible. I would suggest your documentation from treatment following the onset of symptoms, even if misdiagnosed in the beginning - perhaps showing the right diagnosis at which time it was corrected. Do not include each and every treatment appt! Just from the initial visit and corrected diagnosis.