I have a question regarding mi MEB.
Im currently going trough the IDES process for a lower back injury. i tought i was done whit medical appointments until today i got a call from the va saying that one of the doc had ask for XRAYS on both of my shoulders, when i didnt claim ANYTHING related to my shoulders or my upper back.
The thing is I got raised in another country in southamerica and had a shoulder surgery at 12 years old that i did not disclosed the army upon entry, because getting the medical files for this would be imposible(i know i fucked up ).Even when i told this to the recruiter i was told to remain silent. Wich i did and it wasent hard since i barely spoke any english.
My shoulder is not an issue, i have no problems whit it or theres anything in my record for it to be screened by the VA, my fear now is that i told this lady on the phone that i refused to take the xrays and the consecuences this would bring to my case.
Do i have the right to refuse to hace the xray done?
can they force me to get an XRAY?
How is the va going to proceed since i refused to have the xray, and will this affect my other legitimate claims( lower back , acl, BH etc)
If some of you could provide some insight around this it would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Im currently going trough the IDES process for a lower back injury. i tought i was done whit medical appointments until today i got a call from the va saying that one of the doc had ask for XRAYS on both of my shoulders, when i didnt claim ANYTHING related to my shoulders or my upper back.
The thing is I got raised in another country in southamerica and had a shoulder surgery at 12 years old that i did not disclosed the army upon entry, because getting the medical files for this would be imposible(i know i fucked up ).Even when i told this to the recruiter i was told to remain silent. Wich i did and it wasent hard since i barely spoke any english.
My shoulder is not an issue, i have no problems whit it or theres anything in my record for it to be screened by the VA, my fear now is that i told this lady on the phone that i refused to take the xrays and the consecuences this would bring to my case.
Do i have the right to refuse to hace the xray done?
can they force me to get an XRAY?
How is the va going to proceed since i refused to have the xray, and will this affect my other legitimate claims( lower back , acl, BH etc)
If some of you could provide some insight around this it would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
