Welp, got my findings back today.
Lets start at the beginning. In July 2007 I had surgery to remove a couple masses from my foot, diagnosed plantar fibromatosis. This was not noted or described as a hereditary or recurring condition at this time.
I DEP'ed in May 2009, and didn't hide this at all. I was examined, and noted to have 3 well healed scars, no recurrence.
In March/April 2011 I had a mass develop in my hand (dupuytrens, which is considered connected to my foot)
In July, the mass returned in my foot as well.
So essentially I was found unfit, determined that it existed prior to service, to be separated without benefits.
1. Now, there is a presumption of soundness at the time of MEPS, (and there were no masses) so isn't the burden of proof on the DOD to show that miiltary service did NOT aggravate my condition?
2. I am thinking of requesting a reconsideration based on this tomorrow. Do these typically go faster than the regular claims? Anyone have further tips/info on this process?
Lets start at the beginning. In July 2007 I had surgery to remove a couple masses from my foot, diagnosed plantar fibromatosis. This was not noted or described as a hereditary or recurring condition at this time.
I DEP'ed in May 2009, and didn't hide this at all. I was examined, and noted to have 3 well healed scars, no recurrence.
In March/April 2011 I had a mass develop in my hand (dupuytrens, which is considered connected to my foot)
In July, the mass returned in my foot as well.
So essentially I was found unfit, determined that it existed prior to service, to be separated without benefits.
1. Now, there is a presumption of soundness at the time of MEPS, (and there were no masses) so isn't the burden of proof on the DOD to show that miiltary service did NOT aggravate my condition?
2. I am thinking of requesting a reconsideration based on this tomorrow. Do these typically go faster than the regular claims? Anyone have further tips/info on this process?