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[arnil9]

Hey Everyone,

I'm stationed at Fort Lewis( MOS 92F) and I started my med board in jun 2011. I'm getting med boarded for chronic patellofemoral pain syndrome. I went through three months of physical therapy with no result. They had MRI and Xray taken nothing showed up on the results. I was then referred to ortho and he advised me that i should start MEB after telling me my knee looks fine. As he could not do surgery as the pain would get worse as I get older. I was put on p3 with no running, squatting, repetitive bending exercises and can carry only 10 to 20 lbs. I did my QTC appointments and the doctor told me that he thinks my condition is bad and i should look forward to better things outside the army. I'm still waiting on my NARSUM to see what the finding are! My question is can that if nothing shows up on MRI and Xray. I'm still popping pills for pain. Based on my NARSUM would I be able to determine if I would be considered if I meet retention standard ? The thing that worries me is what am I to expect from PEB?

I would really appreciate if somebody could lead me in the right direction. thank you

 

[Matt_K]

Upon the completion of your NARSUM you will review a DA 3947. On this form it will list what conditions "Do and Do not" meet retention standards. After you agree to the NARSUM is when you will find out if you are "Unfit". I wouldn't worry to much about being found "Unfit" at this stage, but be more concerned that all the paperwork is correct. I have had four knee surgeries since being in the Army and it wasn't listed on my 3947 or found in any of my records. Peblo stated none of the paperwork from my surgeries had made it to my medical record. All is resolved now, but be sure to check things like that!

 

[arnil9]

Matt even after NARSUM telling you whether or not you meet retention standards. This does not necessarily mean that PEB would find me unfit right? The only reason I'm worried as i have waited since last JUNE, and need to know whether I'm getting out or not as i don't want to waste my time or the army's time. I will watch out for what my NARSUM says. thanks for your input.