Greetings everyone,
I am an Army Officer who was injured at SFAS: (L) pectoral major tendon complete tear, (L) shoulder labrum tear, (L) partial bicep tear. I underwent surgery to reattach my (L) pectoral major tendon and am awaiting surgery for my shoulder in the coming months. My initial plan after sustaining these injuries was to separate under UQR this next summer, my Physical Therapist recently brought up that he thinks they will initiate a MEB following recovery after my next surgery, approximately 8-10 months from now. Here are some questions I am confused on and would greatly appreciate insight from the board:
- If I submit a UQR and it is approved, will that have any effect on a MEB being initiated at a later date? Additionally, would a UQR effect disability ratings?
- What is the likelihood of a MEB being initiated for my type of injuries?
- Is there anything negative I should be aware of that a UQR can cause that is irreversible in terms of transitioning out of the Army?
Thank you in advance for your insights and advice, I really appreciate it.
- SSA
I am an Army Officer who was injured at SFAS: (L) pectoral major tendon complete tear, (L) shoulder labrum tear, (L) partial bicep tear. I underwent surgery to reattach my (L) pectoral major tendon and am awaiting surgery for my shoulder in the coming months. My initial plan after sustaining these injuries was to separate under UQR this next summer, my Physical Therapist recently brought up that he thinks they will initiate a MEB following recovery after my next surgery, approximately 8-10 months from now. Here are some questions I am confused on and would greatly appreciate insight from the board:
- If I submit a UQR and it is approved, will that have any effect on a MEB being initiated at a later date? Additionally, would a UQR effect disability ratings?
- What is the likelihood of a MEB being initiated for my type of injuries?
- Is there anything negative I should be aware of that a UQR can cause that is irreversible in terms of transitioning out of the Army?
Thank you in advance for your insights and advice, I really appreciate it.
- SSA