How would I apply for a med board/separation?

2018-07-15T17:17:43-04:00

I've been in for about a year. I got a rash while I was at boot camp, over the past year they've kept giving me anti fungals despite it actually being fungus. I went to a civilian doctor and it turned out to be a type of eczema. Apparently it isn't a DQ factor for my aviation job even though I have a flight physical. The medication I was prescribed by the civ doc apparently is too strong to use and requires a waiver according to a flight surgeon, which would take up to 5 months and may be denied. They keep trying all these different types of medications, I'm getting tired of using stuff that won't help, my feet bleed/burn constantly, medical won't give me light duty or nothing.

How would I apply for a med board/separation. I'm starting to get really frustrated since It seems to not be curable. I believe it's a reaction to something in my boots, not sure what though.

How would I go about trying to get a med separation?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2018 6:11 PM

2018-07-15T18:11:32-04:00

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member Have you tried changing your socks, or trying a different kind of sock? If you think it is the boots, have you asked medical to try wearing tennis shoes for a while to see if that helps? Do you want to get out of the Marine Corps?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2018 6:16 PM

2018-07-15T18:16:07-04:00

If the Corps is anything like th Army, you don’t apply for a med board. Your doctor recommends one.
Additionally, if you think the issue is a reaction to your boots, at least first try changing your socks and boots before just throwing your hands up and trying to get out of the service.

Keep getting it documented, so whenever you do get out (either through MEB or ETS), the VA will have plenty of information on your condition.

Best of luck.

Response by CSM John Ryan made Jul 15 at 2018 10:11 PM

2018-07-15T22:11:32-04:00

Welcome to the military. I went through the same issue. Stress fractures and athletes feet bad. After many meds I finally went to civilization dr and got implants for arches. And an old army dr told me to try gold bond medicated powder. And wow it works. I’ve used it ever sense. I did 27 years. Hang in there you will not regret it.

Response by Jessica Luebke made Jul 17 at 2018 9:08 AM

2018-07-17T09:08:41-04:00

Eliminating dairy from your diet can quickly end eczema. Have you seen a civilian dermatologist? It sounds like miserable symptoms.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 17 at 2018 10:45 PM

2018-07-17T22:45:49-04:00

You Don't! The Commander can request an evaluation, the MD can advise for a MEDB, but you can't. I suggest you have the civilian MD write up your case findings, and then with that and all your Med records, ask for an appt with a mil dermatologist.