I need some help people. I have been in the Marine Corps for 10 years and have been battling injuries for the past 3 years. Here is my dilemma:
I have been on LIMDU for approximately 10 months for osteoarthritis in both of my knees. I have received injections in both and nothing has worked. Meanwhile, I had spinal surgery in 2009 for a herniated disc and in the past 8 month have had some serious pain. My overall question is that even though I am on limited duty for my knees, can my Neurosurgeon that performed my back surgery put me in for a MEB? I spoke with Orthopedics and the Dr. that was seeing me there said I have a better chance (of getting medically retired) if I get the MEB for my back condition with an addendum for my knees. My command is starting to question my medical status and I may be seeking to get legal involved. Thoughts?
I have been on LIMDU for approximately 10 months for osteoarthritis in both of my knees. I have received injections in both and nothing has worked. Meanwhile, I had spinal surgery in 2009 for a herniated disc and in the past 8 month have had some serious pain. My overall question is that even though I am on limited duty for my knees, can my Neurosurgeon that performed my back surgery put me in for a MEB? I spoke with Orthopedics and the Dr. that was seeing me there said I have a better chance (of getting medically retired) if I get the MEB for my back condition with an addendum for my knees. My command is starting to question my medical status and I may be seeking to get legal involved. Thoughts?