Has anyone been med boarded after having back surgery and lingering pain? What was your process like?

SSG(P) Loris Metzinger — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 23:32:50 -0400

Has anyone gone through the med board process after back surgery and lingering pain? What was your process like?

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Oct 24 at 2017 1:45 AM

LT Brad McInnis — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 01:45:49 -0400

I don't know exactly what you had done, and I haven't been to a med board. I cracked a number of vertebrae in my lower back from a training accident Fast Roping from a helo. I could walk, but was in severe pain. They wanted to do surgery, but I refused. What brought me the most relief, was doing Yoga, Pilates, and a lot of planks. Wish I had more advice for you, sorry. If you need any exercise tips, let me know. Best of luck to you buddy!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2021 1:56 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:56:12 -0500

I know this is an old post but I am going thru the same right now. What happened SSG Metzinger?

Response by CPL Jason Northedge made Sep 11 at 2021 3:45 PM

CPL Jason Northedge — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:45:25 -0400

Old post but, yes I've had 7 surgeries and been to med board. The board is only temp. You'll have to go again and again. The VA barely listens to the boards recommendations.