MRDP Question

[ArmyStrong89]

Hi everyone. I am new here and don't understand this process at all. I am 42years old, an officer at a desk job, and just got a referral to PT to be evaluated for MRDP because he wants my profile reevaluated. My issues are osteoarthritis in my knees and cervical spine changes documented in MRIs. Pain specialists have done injections, PT did traction and strengthening, I did sports therapy, and OMT, all with little and no results (traction actually made things worse). This has been going on for over 2 years, knee pain for 5 years, and I have a permanent profile as well (no MDL, SDC, or run). Pain/spine specialist wants a no ruck, lift, or run profile but he's a civilireevaluate.
My knee buckles now almost daily on steps, I have to change positions often, even at a desk, because of the cervical neck pain and radiculopathy down my arm.
Any insight on what is going to happen with me or my career? Is this all fitting conditions or unfit? I've read AR 40-501 and it's seems quite subjective.

 

[patteraroused]

@Geometry Dash Hi everyone. I am new here and don't understand this process at all. I am 42years old, an officer at a desk job, and just got a referral to PT to be evaluated for MRDP because he wants my profile reevaluated. My issues are osteoarthritis in my knees and cervical spine changes documented in MRIs. Pain specialists have done injections, PT did traction and strengthening, I did sports therapy, and OMT, all with little and no results (traction actually made things worse). This has been going on for over 2 years, knee pain for 5 years, and I have a permanent profile as well (no MDL, SDC, or run). Pain/spine specialist wants a no ruck, lift, or run profile but he's a civilireevaluate.
My knee buckles now almost daily on steps, I have to change positions often, even at a desk, because of the cervical neck pain and radiculopathy down my arm.
Any insight on what is going to happen with me or my career? Is this all fitting conditions or unfit? I've read AR 40-501 and it's seems quite subjective.

When it comes to MRDP (Medical Retention Determination Point), the evaluation is meant to determine whether your medical conditions are compatible with continued service. AR 40-501 does lay out the standards, but you’re right — there’s a lot of subjectivity, especially when it comes to how your limitations affect your specific duties and MOS.

 

[ArmyStrong89]

When it comes to MRDP (Medical Retention Determination Point), the evaluation is meant to determine whether your medical conditions are compatible with continued service. AR 40-501 does lay out the standards, but you’re right — there’s a lot of subjectivity, especially when it comes to how your limitations affect your specific duties and MOS.

I went to the PT for the Fit for Duty and got a 0/21 and he recommended a MEB. But the Dr called me a couple days after and said we haven't exhausted all options and cannot justify a P3.

 

[Provis]

I went to the PT for the Fit for Duty and got a 0/21 and he recommended a MEB. But the Dr called me a couple days after and said we haven't exhausted all options and cannot justify a P3.

What your rank? How many years in service? Break it down for AD/Good Years if you aren't all AD. What's your MOS? I assume Army but are you Active Duty, Reserves or Guard or AGR? Knowing where you are at in your career will help as the advice can changed based on what those answers are.

 

[ArmyStrong89]

Major, 14 but 8 AFS, I am AGR Army Reserves, 35A. The dr sent me for a ton of xrays and an ortho referral. I've heard there comes a point where the Army stops paying you for your body and pays you for your brain. Perhaps that's where I'm at.