Please help!!

[Soldier15f]

Below is a quick brief of what I have going on. My biggest concern is a dash dash dash rating. My Narsum has just been dictated and I have yet to sign it. I am a Soldier with the 10th Mountain Division for 6 years. I have made it to the rank of E-5 Promotable and held a position of that of an E-7 for the past 2 years. My PEB packet also has a Line of Duty that states degenerative Joint Disease. I don't know what other info you might need but I would like to know what I am up against. THnak you for your help. Here is basicly my med history.

MED HISTORY

12 JUN 01— Seen at Charlotte NC MEPS and evaluated by 2 surgeons for right knee
condition and stability.
22 JUN 01— Waiver for right knee granted. With a P2 given at entrance.
17 NOV 01, FT. Eustis-- Graduated from Basic Combat Training, arrived at AIT and within two days re-injured right knee walking after Physical Training. Sustained pain for a duration of 12 hrs before deciding to be looked at.
21 NOV 01, FT. Eustis-- Had re-eval for knee and was asked if MEB was an option. Soldier denied. Placed in an immobilizer.
13 FEB 02, FT. Eustis-- Slight aggravation in right knee during Physical Training. No further action taken.
30 APR 03, FT. Drum-- Re-injured during land navigation course. Refered to Orthopedics.
02 MAY 03, FT. Drum-- Seen by Ortho. MRI scheduled and Appt for brace to be constructed scheduled.
08 MAY 03, FT. Drum-- Radiology report returned with MRI results.
30 MAY 03, FT. Drum-- MRI review with doctor, results prove a tear in menisci and surgery has been scheduled. Surgery was later canceled due to a change in mission for deployment. Soldier chooses to deploy as opposed to being held behind for surgery. Soldier is asked to return after deployment for another MRI and consideration for surgery.
03 JUN 03, FT. Drum-- Brace has been constructed and ready for wear.
13 MAY 04, FT. Drum-- Soldier returns from deployment and asked for referral to Ortho as requested on 30 MAY 03.
20 MAY 04, FT. Drum-- Radiology report returned with MRI results.
12 JUN 04, FT. Drum-- Surgery administered of for the dislocation of carpometacarpal joints or the right hand two through five.
16 JUL 04, FT. Drum-- MRI review with doctor, permanent profile is offered but soldier denies because he is in a leadership position and wishes not have permanent profile. Soldier states he feels 100% and will continue to train and deploy.
DEC 07, Kandahar Afghanistan-- Soldier is marching under full load for hours with subordinates when right knee gives out and causes extreme pain. Soldier is seen at TMC but is told to have full evaluation completed at home station upon return being the end of a 365 day deployment.
14 MAR 07, FT. Drum-- X-ray and MRI are requested for soldier. Profile is talked about but soldier wishes not to be issued profile.
29 MAR 07, FT. Drum-- Review of MRI concludes possible new injury in right knee. Soldier must return to speak of profile options.
17 APR 07, FT. Drum-- MRI review proves early degenerative joint disease and the weakness of the right knee has caused pain in the low back, bilateral ankles, and left contralateral knee. Perm profile is issued and MEB is recommended.

[Jason]

Soldier15f,

Welcome to the forum.

First, you should already know what they are recommending since they have completed the dictation. You should review everything they have written and see if you think they have made any errors. I get the feeling from your history that you want to stay in the Army. Take a look at this thread to see some of the early issues: Early issues
You need to come to a decision fairly soon about what outcome you want at the PEB. If you decide that you are not likely to be found fit, you need to make sure all your conditions are addressed at the MEB.

As far as your getting rated, it seems clear from your history that your knee condition, even if it existed prior to service, was service aggravated. You should get a rating for this and all the other conditions that the board finds unfitting. The biggest issue you likely face is ensuring you are rated properly. Take a look at this thread for a link to the VASRD sections for musculoskelatal injuries: http://www.pebforum.com/conditions-ratings/141-musculoskeletal-injuries.html#post269

I hope this was helpful. Let us know if you have more questions.

[Soldier15f]

I appreciate your help and advice. I do not want to stay in the Army any longer. I loved the Army but have since had my views changed. I am just concerned I will be denied for severence pay. My understandings of Walter Reed right now is that they like to push people around and I even read where someone said it was like trying to collect from and insurance company. I have been warned that I will most likely get three dashs. After I have reviewed and signed my NARSUM I will arther seek advice. Thank you again for your time and consideration.