What’s the next step for someone who has been in OSUT for over a year due to an injury related to nerves?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:14:51 -0500

I have been in OSUT a year due to a injury that has to do with my nerves and the army doesn’t wanna tell me what’s the next step ?

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Feb 11 at 2022 7:59 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:59:06 -0500

"The Army" won't tell you? This is a conversation to have with your medical provider. The long and short of it is that you need to determine if the issue has a name and if it has a treatment plan. That ultimately determines whether it can be fixed and if you end up going the med board route.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Feb 11 at 2022 8:46 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:46:32 -0500

Agree with SSG Christophe Murphy

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2022 2:24 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:24:46 -0500

Don't worry, the Army will kick you out once your provider says you are not recoverable. The fact you haven't been separated yet is good news for your recovery

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2022 2:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:25:16 -0500

So you haven't talked to your medical provider or your drill sergeants (I'll assume you mean OSUT)? They just let you float around as a holdover? Go talk to your leadership and your provider. The "Army" won't tell you anything.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2022 3:12 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 15:12:00 -0500

I want you to stand at Parade Rest and hear my words:. GO. TALK. TO. YOUR. MEDICAL PROVIDER. Seriously, if you want to know what your treatment plan is, THAT is who you talk to. They're the ones that do the referrals to other departments like Physical Therapy. I get it. You're in training so you feel lost in the sauce a little. BUT. You still need to pull up your big boy pants and take charge of your medical recovery. If they aren't telling you anything (HIGHLY unlikely), then YOU go ask for updates.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2022 11:42 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 23:42:38 -0500

I remember being a private and thinking being a medical holdover is the worst thing that could happen to me. In hindsight, try to enjoy your situation and not worry about what is a ahead. Do your best to recover, that'swhat you're getting paid to do.

Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Feb 13 at 2022 3:46 PM

SSG Bill McCoy — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:46:41 -0500

I don't know if you're referring to physical nerve damage like neuropathy for example, or emotional issues. Either way, the Army will decide. A lot will depend upon how long you've been on Active Duty; at least in regard to any VA benefits.

Response by SPC Bobby Nichelson made Mar 15 at 2022 3:36 PM

SPC Bobby Nichelson — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:36:11 -0400

Get back in shape!

Response by SSG Tim DiMarco made Mar 17 at 2022 3:50 PM

SSG Tim DiMarco — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:50:34 -0400

Ride that pony for as long as you can. Shits rough on the outside

Response by SPC Chris Carter made Mar 18 at 2022 4:21 AM

SPC Chris Carter — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:21:23 -0400

Well it kinda sounds like the might be processing you out on a medical. Maybe not for sure but that could be happening

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2022 9:46 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:46:18 -0400

PV2 Lewis
As an OSUT Soldier, you're under a strict set of rules for living. It's part of OSUT life. Talk to your healthcare provide about:
Prognosis-treatment plan-benchmarks
These three principles will help guide you on your quest to get back to full training and ultimately full duty.
The CADRE will control your day to day life and movement. Talk to them about:
Liberties, movement times, shopping at the PX, food options, etc.
Lastly brother, take a breath. I understand that not knowing is frustrating. Take a breath and realize that your job is to heal so you can get back to the fight. The decision makers (not you) will decide when you're ready to go fight/train. Until then, your job as a Soldier is to heal.
God bless and stay safe.

Response by SGT Glenn E Moody made Mar 27 at 2022 9:54 PM

SGT Glenn E Moody — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:54:08 -0400

first is it A in your head type nerves need A safe space ??? or is it A physical nerve damage like foot knee or back type nerve damage but what ever it is you need to ask your doctor period the medical system cant give any infomation to anyone just to you. if someone is giving you A hard time get A medical profile that you carry with you its up to you.