Posted on Oct 20, 2018
MEB initiated by my PCM after 16 years in. TERA where are you now?
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I had the absolute worst day and I would like to get some advice on how to proceed from NCOs who have went thru it. I'm active duty SFC(P) 16yrs of service. I've had 108 kidney stones in the last 6 yrs and have to go see my Doctor, as per pain contract, every month to get pain medications refilled. I go in today, my doctors on leave, and the fill in doctor starts it off with "I am putting you in for MEB". Shortened: I told him thanks but no thanks, not to bother filling the meds and I will never come back. I told my 1SG and he said to go see the Corps Surgeon and see if he can help. I have deployed with this condition and have answered everytime the Army has called. If I get MEB now I lose out on 30k a year. All I ever asked was for a cause, still no doctor has figured it out.
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What the other guy said is true, a MEB isn't based on what happened, but your ability to perform in the future. Get those stones under control and there is no basis for a MEB. Also, ask for a consult from a specialist, off post if necessary. Under Tricare you always have a right to a second opinion. You will probably have to make some aggressive lifestyle changes until you are retirement eligible.
Also, just because they say they're going to initiate a MEB does not mean that they actually can or will. It's a time consuming process, as you've probably seen from other MEBs and there are plenty of times people are found fit for duty at the end of it, if they want to be. Much of your evaluation and rating comes down to how physically capable you are to do the job.
Also, just because they say they're going to initiate a MEB does not mean that they actually can or will. It's a time consuming process, as you've probably seen from other MEBs and there are plenty of times people are found fit for duty at the end of it, if they want to be. Much of your evaluation and rating comes down to how physically capable you are to do the job.
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Cant give medical advice but I can tell you from my stand point I was injured, hung in as long as my body would allow me too for 7 years they said the same thing for me with an ankle injury. Granted I was an 11B which is a big deal not being able to maneuver properly or without pain (wished I used the TMC) but, that many kidney stones???? What are you drinking? Eating? I mean man, 108 kidney stones in 6 years you might want to change your diet and water consumption. But again I am not a medical professional but good god man, that has to be some of the most pain most people I know have gone through. Granted there are tons of reasons, but I cannot imagine the pain you go through with that.
Just from my stand point, it does not matter what you have done in the past or who you are, it matters whether you can continue on.... Since you have a history of developing kidney stones that may be the reason why they initiated a MEB on you, it does not matter that you are an SFC(P), when they put that in, it all goes to another person to determine whether you are "Fit For Duty" and majority of the time they say "NO". and you are stuck trying to figure out the rest of your life on your own.
As an SFC(P) think about what you would do for a Soldier that is facing the same issue and research. Are you completely done? Meaning the Army is done with you. or, can it be resolved through diet check with your unit nutritionist and see if there is something you can change, ask your family if there is a history of kidney stones etc. Find a solution to fix your issue, I wish I did over 10 years ago but I was to stubborn.
Good luck to you, I hope it all works out!
Just from my stand point, it does not matter what you have done in the past or who you are, it matters whether you can continue on.... Since you have a history of developing kidney stones that may be the reason why they initiated a MEB on you, it does not matter that you are an SFC(P), when they put that in, it all goes to another person to determine whether you are "Fit For Duty" and majority of the time they say "NO". and you are stuck trying to figure out the rest of your life on your own.
As an SFC(P) think about what you would do for a Soldier that is facing the same issue and research. Are you completely done? Meaning the Army is done with you. or, can it be resolved through diet check with your unit nutritionist and see if there is something you can change, ask your family if there is a history of kidney stones etc. Find a solution to fix your issue, I wish I did over 10 years ago but I was to stubborn.
Good luck to you, I hope it all works out!
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Wanted to add this because I have to answer this every time I bring up how many stones I've had....
No, it is not my diet or eating habits. Wouldn't you think that after the first 30 stones I would try anything. I have tried everything the Doctors have suggested, calcium oxalate diet for a year, and every new medication I try for a year or two. I've researched it to no end and arrived at the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism caused by functional parathyroid cysts. Very rare, only 300 cases since 1880 when it was discovered. I just need a Doctor to believe me instead of dismissing it as me trying to be the Doctor , which always happens. I know very well who has the Doctorate in those conversations. It is very much treatable/curable and does not make me unfit for duty. I have deployed with this condition, has not stopped me yet and will not stop me from getting my pension. I will fight this to the very end.
No, it is not my diet or eating habits. Wouldn't you think that after the first 30 stones I would try anything. I have tried everything the Doctors have suggested, calcium oxalate diet for a year, and every new medication I try for a year or two. I've researched it to no end and arrived at the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism caused by functional parathyroid cysts. Very rare, only 300 cases since 1880 when it was discovered. I just need a Doctor to believe me instead of dismissing it as me trying to be the Doctor , which always happens. I know very well who has the Doctorate in those conversations. It is very much treatable/curable and does not make me unfit for duty. I have deployed with this condition, has not stopped me yet and will not stop me from getting my pension. I will fight this to the very end.
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