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Im in the same boat as twitch. My bilateral situation is almost identical to his, with the exception that I was not allowed to get surgery to correct the illness/injury.

How do I send a PM on the new site format?

Im still around, if anyone wants to send me a PM feel free to do so and Ill help as much as I can. I am not a doc, but hopefully I can point somebody in the right direction, or at least enough that it may help tham to save a career.

If you have a moment to spare... I am trying to locate this memo: ARMY AMMED FT. SAM HOUSTON policy letter #11-038 dtd 03 MAY 2011 I have exhausted all possible means of locating it on my end, hoping maybe you would know OR hopefully have access to it? Thanks in advance!

Sorry to hear about your FAI diagnosis. As twitch stated, look around the forum for helpful links and such. Feel free to search my posts, as I try to post everything I can about the FAI condition. I have a thread that may prove to be useful to you, I encourage you to check out post #17...

Twitch is spot on with this. With my case, I cant run, jump, etc because I have such severe cartiledge damage. My docs have tried to initiate MEB about 4 times now, however, I want to stay in even if its a 10% or less chance I will fully recover. Getting MEB'd with FAI uncorrected (or...

So what condition did the VA base his rating off of?

I dont understand your question. Are you just coming into the military?

If it makes you feel even a little less alone, Im stressing my a** off too, and I dont even have the MEB initiated! Im going through surgeries that may put me out, I have no idea of what to expect, and Im trying to make sure that my family will not suffer because of my injuries and the potential...

That said... I am compiling a central FAI guide for people like myself who cant find any info on the subject. If anyone has anything of value to add to this, please PM me the info and I will incorporate it into this post. Please note: This is NOT medical advice. I am not a doctor! This is only...

Thanks MSgtRon, its much appreciated! TSgt, I will keep this as my thread regarding FAI stuff, just in case there are others out there who are fighting this same issue. Im hoping maybe It will turn into a good resource for others to use. Ill be sure to update whenever anything changes.

Was your procedure done by an Army doc? If so, where is Madagan located? The only thing really stopping me from getting the surgeries I need is (was) the lack of a doc in network (and the "no longer authorized" scope). Supposedly, from what I understand there is now an Army doc in my network...

Understood, but it is less invasive then a THR, and doesn't pose the same risks of wear replacement. It would be an ideal avenue for those not in the age bracket for a THR. I think I am going to pursue this route as much as possible, the quality of life benefits alone far outweigh the risks of...

Would you happen to know if the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure is something tricare will allow? This looks to be a very viable option, but given the fact that they deem the scope procedure as "unproven", it looks to be the best option for me. Im honestly trying to stay in the military...

My next question is: how difficult is it to have a THR done to correct a bad scope? I dont really want to get the THR, but after having the scope and being 5 months postop I only feel about 10% better. The docs put me back on norco due to my horrible limp and pain that Im experiencing. I was...

I have underwent arthroscopy for laberal debridement and correction of FAI (left hip). I am now 5 months post op, still having issues with simple tasks like walking. At least once to twice per day my hip will "lock up". My civilian doc has issued a letter stating that I am able to use a cane...

I would also like to know how the rating for this works. I have underwent FAI surgery and labal debridement on 1 hip. I still have to undergo surgery for the FAI in my other hip, but doc is waiting for a few more months to see if I recover any better before going ahead with it. Bilateral FAI...

If you have gone through the MEB process for FAI and/or laberal tear (with and without corrective surgeries) please post your percentages here.

I wonder what would happen if someone with FAI, being denied treatment under Tricare, had a spouse that got some media attention on the topic of soldiers being denied care. Remember, civilians can approach the media....

Ok, I would like to clear up some information for other who may be reading this thread... FAI and laberal tear surgery IS covered for active duty servicemembers as long as there is a surgical necessity for it. Hip arthroscopy and open surgery are covered. What is NOT covered is the above...