Asthma, VCD, and Left Ankle

[scotty0699]

Hello,

I am a Navy Intelligence Officer and I have not taken a full PRT in two years due to Asthma, VCD, and chronic left ankle pain. I have now developed chronic hip, knee and calf pain on the left side as well. I am being told by the PEB lawyer that there is a good chance I will be found fit since I am an Officer. I am currently missing 6-8 hours per week of work managing appointments and being found fit will not change my medical concerns nor make them better. I originally had the NMA signed stating my intention was to remain in the Navy, but have changed since the conditions have worsened and not improved. Any thoughts?

I have been referred for a medical board for three conditions:

• Mild Persistent Asthma -
  • Originally diagnosed in 2009, but symptoms worsened
  • I take a 250/50 Advair Disk daily and Albuterol for emergencies
• Vocal Cord Dysfunction -
  • Diagnosed in 2009 at National Jewish in Denver, CO
  • Increased breathing rate due to poorly managed VCD
  • Hyperventilate when I run due to shallow breathing
  • Unable to do cardio based VCD treatments due to leg pain
• Left Ankle injury - (High Ankle Sprain)
  • Physical therapy, Prolotherapy and PRP - none have eliminated pain
  • Been to Ortho twice, nothing surgical according to them
  • Plantar fasciitis left heel
  • Wear prescribed orthotics daily
  • No PFA for the past two years

Submitted to VA:

• Rhinitis
• Bilateral knee pain
• Morton's Neuroma
• Increased breathing rate due to VCD
• Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Eczema
• Right ankle injury with surgery
• GERD
• Plantar Fasciitis

 

[jahlon]

How many years of service do you have?

 

[scotty0699]

15 years of service and I have to do 6 more to retire as an Officer.

 

[scotty0699]

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