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

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 19:36:25 -0500

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

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 19:57:45 -0500

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

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:05:37 -0500

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:14:58 -0500

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

PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:46:25 -0500

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.