spinal fusion

AD AF, had L5-S1 spinal fusion and discectomy 1 March I have been on con leave since then. My spine surgeon (civi) recommended that I be on con leave at least until July and submitted documentation as to why he thinks it is necessary. My PA military provider says con leave in excess of 49 days...

I hope this information is helpful to some of you going through the process. I have been plodding through the process, but it seems to be moving along relatively quickly. I was initially referred to MEB/PEB for my spinal fusion and the PTSD was added during the MEB before my package was sent...

So, here is an update. A fast run down of what happened previously. Start complaining about back in 2015. Went on temporary profile in 2016 and had been on it til sept 2018. Had spinal fusion surgery may 24 2018. Sept 2018 temporary profile turned into a p2 profile but alot of the boxes that...

BLUF: I had a spinal fusion (L5-S1) in March 2017 and have been recommended for PEB by surgeon and PCM on three separate occasions (June 2017, September 2017, October 2017) each time the convening authority has rejected it by taking no action and refusing to sign. I have been unable to...

Length of Service: 8 years and 7 months Rate/Rank/Pay Grade: QM1 E6 (E6, 3 years at pay grade) PEB commenced: 13May16, NAVHOSP Jacksonville Treating Physicians: Retired USN 06 Pain Management at NAVHOSP Jax Civilian Neurosurgeon Saint Vincent's Spine & Brain...

Hello Everyone. I have been following all these forum's for some time, anticipating the inevitable of going up for a Med Board. A little History about my situation. I am an E-6 with over 13 years Active Duty. I joined the Navy in June 2003. In 2006 I started to have mild back pain. To make a...