Chronic Spine Pain Question

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Ricky22150

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Hello everyone,

My question is on MEB eligibility, and rating:

Background:
I am a mid 30s Aviaiton Officer in the Army. I broke my neck while on active duty, C6 and C7 fracture, in 2013. No surgery was required and I healed rather quickly. Since then I have had neck pain, but I was an aviator and hid the pain and discomfort in order to fly. I wore a heavy helmet with NVGs for hours on end, which did not help to alleviate it. Now 12 years later I have chronic pain that results in motion reduction, constant neck fatigue, and makes sleeping through the night incredibly difficult.

I have worked through physical therapy, pain management, and chiropractor. All have come to the conclusion they cannot reduce the pain through non-intervention, which they also do not recommend. My MRIs/X-Rays do not show any extreme conditions, but does demonstrate the onset of artheritis. My pain is not a 10, but rather a constant 4 that can shoot up to a 8 given situations.

I am planning to see my PCM soon and be more direct about the possibility of a PEB/MEB, but I am not sure that my symptoms/condition constitute a MEB. If they do, I am worried about the outcome, as I am still a fit individual, but I just experience chronic neck pain from a variety activities to include sitting for long periods of time.

I also am working with BH to work on PTSD, so I am aware that may be impact my MEB process.

Question:
1. Is it realistic to think that this condition could be eligable for a MEB?
2. Do I need to be the one to ask for the referall?
3. Do other conditions like PTSD stack onto the process to increase eligability and rating?
4. Any symptops that I may be overlooking because I am just so used to living with them?

Thank you to anyone who provides any feedback!
 
Ricky22150 said:
Hello everyone,

My question is on MEB eligibility, and rating:

Background:
I am a mid 30s Aviaiton Officer in the Army. I broke my neck while on active duty, C6 and C7 fracture, in 2013. No surgery was required and I healed rather quickly. Since then I have had neck pain, but I was an aviator and hid the pain and discomfort in order to fly. I wore a heavy helmet with NVGs for hours on end, which did not help to alleviate it. Now 12 years later I have chronic pain that results in motion reduction, constant neck fatigue, and makes sleeping through the night incredibly difficult.

I have worked through physical therapy, pain management, and chiropractor. All have come to the conclusion they cannot reduce the pain through non-intervention, which they also do not recommend. My MRIs/X-Rays do not show any extreme conditions, but does demonstrate the onset of artheritis. My pain is not a 10, but rather a constant 4 that can shoot up to a 8 given situations.

I am planning to see my PCM soon and be more direct about the possibility of a PEB/MEB, but I am not sure that my symptoms/condition constitute a MEB. If they do, I am worried about the outcome, as I am still a fit individual, but I just experience chronic neck pain from a variety activities to include sitting for long periods of time.

I also am working with BH to work on PTSD, so I am aware that may be impact my MEB process.

Question:
1. Is it realistic to think that this condition could be eligable for a MEB?
2. Do I need to be the one to ask for the referall?
3. Do other conditions like PTSD stack onto the process to increase eligability and rating?
4. Any symptops that I may be overlooking because I am just so used to living with them?

Thank you to anyone who provides any feedback!
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Ricky22150 said:
Hello everyone,

My question is on MEB eligibility, and rating:

Background:
I am a mid 30s Aviaiton Officer in the Army. I broke my neck while on active duty, C6 and C7 fracture, in 2013. No surgery was required and I healed rather quickly. Since then I have had neck pain, but I was an aviator and hid the pain and discomfort in order to fly. I wore a heavy helmet with NVGs for hours on end, which did not help to alleviate it. Now 12 years later I have chronic pain that results in motion reduction, constant neck fatigue, and makes sleeping through the night incredibly difficult.

I have worked through physical therapy, pain management, and chiropractor. All have come to the conclusion they cannot reduce the pain through non-intervention, which they also do not recommend. My MRIs/X-Rays do not show any extreme conditions, but does demonstrate the onset of artheritis. My pain is not a 10, but rather a constant 4 that can shoot up to a 8 given situations.

I am planning to see my PCM soon and be more direct about the possibility of a PEB/MEB, but I am not sure that my symptoms/condition constitute a MEB. If they do, I am worried about the outcome, as I am still a fit individual, but I just experience chronic neck pain from a variety activities to include sitting for long periods of time.

I also am working with BH to work on PTSD, so I am aware that may be impact my MEB process.

Question:
1. Is it realistic to think that this condition could be eligable for a MEB?
2. Do I need to be the one to ask for the referall?
3. Do other conditions like PTSD stack onto the process to increase eligability and rating?
4. Any symptops that I may be overlooking because I am just so used to living with them?

Thank you to anyone who provides any feedback!
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Hey man, first off, thank you for your service. To answer your questions: yes, chronic neck pain with reduced range of motion is absolutely MEB-worthy, especially if it limits your ability to do your job or wear required gear. You don't necessarily have to wait for your PCM to bring it up; being direct about wanting a referral is often the best way to get the ball rolling.
 
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