Can I tie having a bunion and a bone spur to the military, since I’m on orders and they developed while on orders?

2021-11-07T19:36:25-05:00

I’m 31, currently attending mos crossover training out of state (national guard). I’m healthy and and in great shape. Since I’ve been in the school, I’ve developed foot pain in both feet. One foot I believe is a bunion and the other foot a bone spur on my heel. It’s frustrating and painful. Can I link these issues to the military since I’m on orders and it developed while on orders?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2021 7:57 PM

2021-11-07T19:57:45-05:00

Only way to document would be to go to the ER…shitty situation but I may just deal with it on the civilian side. Fucking things came out of nowhere lol

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Nov 8 at 2021 7:05 AM

2021-11-08T07:05:37-05:00

Document it through the school's supporting military medical system. Since it can be determined how long it took you to develop both the bunion and the bone spur.
Doubtful, but go for it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2021 10:14 AM

2021-11-08T10:14:58-05:00

You can, but just because you believe them to be what you think they are, unless its diagnosed, you cant claim it.

Response by PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln made Nov 9 at 2021 2:46 PM

2021-11-09T14:46:25-05:00

If you don't document now you have no recourse later. There are many people walking around with bone spurs that cause no pain. So the three rules to medical problems in the military service is:
1. Document
2. Document
3. Document.