Good evening everyone,
I am in need of some advice from some of you folks that have been through this process. I have read and read and re-read as much as I can to be as knowledgeable as possible but still have doubts if I should go through this or not. This is my current situation.
I had three knee surgeries before the military. When I came in my knees were completely fine.
I spent three years in the national guard and received another surgery. All surgeries were meniscus surgeries with a lateral release and medical reefing.
I then switched over to active duty and am almost at 6 years active. For 6 years I have been battling my knee problems. Over the last two years I have had horrible IT band issues and patella tendonitis. I have been going to PT on and off between deployments and PCS's for three years. Tried all the shots..strength programs..you name it. Well I just PCS'd to start a very competitive program and I am realizing my knees just are not going to make the cut. I have been recommended by a doc (the third doc with this rec) to think about MEDBOARDING. This is the first time that I have actually considered it. I am very fearful as the army is all I have known for my adult life...I JUST bought a house, and just the fear of not knowing what I will get. I was hoping to get some insight from someone with experience on what you think my percentages will equate to.
Bi lateral knee osteo arthritis w/ right knee extending to about 120 degrees.
2x TBI's with follow on headaches and memory loss
PTSD that I just recently sought treatment for
2x laproscopy's for endometrosis (both were on active duty) -with bleeding and pelvic pain
tinnitis
lower back problems
Reoccuring UTIs
If anyone has the time to help me on suggestions I would really appreciate it. I have been having a very hard time on deciding what to do. I see some people who have a stubbed toe get 100 percent and someone who has several conditions as myself walk away with 10 percent. My biggest fear if I get out of the army is that I will not get the 30 percent I need to take care of my existing medical conditions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I am in need of some advice from some of you folks that have been through this process. I have read and read and re-read as much as I can to be as knowledgeable as possible but still have doubts if I should go through this or not. This is my current situation.
I had three knee surgeries before the military. When I came in my knees were completely fine.
I spent three years in the national guard and received another surgery. All surgeries were meniscus surgeries with a lateral release and medical reefing.
I then switched over to active duty and am almost at 6 years active. For 6 years I have been battling my knee problems. Over the last two years I have had horrible IT band issues and patella tendonitis. I have been going to PT on and off between deployments and PCS's for three years. Tried all the shots..strength programs..you name it. Well I just PCS'd to start a very competitive program and I am realizing my knees just are not going to make the cut. I have been recommended by a doc (the third doc with this rec) to think about MEDBOARDING. This is the first time that I have actually considered it. I am very fearful as the army is all I have known for my adult life...I JUST bought a house, and just the fear of not knowing what I will get. I was hoping to get some insight from someone with experience on what you think my percentages will equate to.
Bi lateral knee osteo arthritis w/ right knee extending to about 120 degrees.
2x TBI's with follow on headaches and memory loss
PTSD that I just recently sought treatment for
2x laproscopy's for endometrosis (both were on active duty) -with bleeding and pelvic pain
tinnitis
lower back problems
Reoccuring UTIs
If anyone has the time to help me on suggestions I would really appreciate it. I have been having a very hard time on deciding what to do. I see some people who have a stubbed toe get 100 percent and someone who has several conditions as myself walk away with 10 percent. My biggest fear if I get out of the army is that I will not get the 30 percent I need to take care of my existing medical conditions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.