Posted on Mar 21, 2022
PFC Jaymes Shrader
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So I'm going through the medboard process and I had a telephonic appointment to give a summary of my medboard process so far, I told my Leadership I did not want them present due to HIPAA, the next day I get cussed out and intimidated by my 1SG who told me I cannot invoke HIPAA regs, appointment comes around and I am in the PSG office in my appointment the caller than spouts off things I didn't want my leadership knowing about which I filed claims for and got approved by the VA I am currently on 4 permanent profiles due to medical conditions and my PSG heard all my medical conditions that I currently have and claimed, can I go to IG about this toxicity, intimidation and HIPAA Violations?
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PFC Jaymes Shrader
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Update: I talked to my PEBLO and ombudsman it's been figured it out I was in the right, I was able to invoke HIPAA regs but was given an unlawful directive for my PSG to be there so I will be going to IG first thing today and also go to HIPAA patient advocate officer as well.
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1SG Rene Davis
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In my opinion, you should have been discharged way before a medical board.
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A1C Riley Scott
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What is the big deal of someone finding out some medical issue you have. My self I don’t care if someone published my medical on the front page of a newspaper it would not concern me..
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MSG Rick Vanwhy
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Actually yes you can it is your right to have them there or not just because they are your leadership does give them the right to hear all of that, that being said going to the IG will do you no good because unless it is something major they will just tell your leadership why you were there, it is the officer thing they take care of there own, and on the NCO side they will do what they are told anymore and protect their career, there is that chance that you will find that NCO that does care about about a Soldier not in their charge and help him and advise you but good luck
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SFC Arthur Marcussen
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Just communicate with your chain of command. Don't become a pain. Just because your on a med board doesn't mean you still aren't a soldier. Your a PFC but apparently your maybe 1 year in the Army has injured you so badly that you need 4 profiles.
Maybe stop your wining. Maybe your 1SG knows a few things and can advise you. Go see VA disability representatives on base. Get everything done while your still in because after you get out VA is crazy slow. Don't get kicked out for.UCMJ due to your poor attitude. That won't help your benefits!!!! Play the game or the Army will give you the big green weenie!!!
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PO3 Robert Nunes
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Sorry but you're going to be told that this is just part of modern day living. Attempting to swim up stream never ends well for the swimmer. Just face fact, it's not your command that did you wrong. Pull your socks up and get on with your LIFE!
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SGT David Tennien
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You do that they are going to shove it up your ass with a romantic candle
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Yes, absolutely, only your COMMANDER, has the right to ask you anything medically, or the Chaplin.
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LTC John Wilson
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Typically, Company and Battalion leadership are required to undergo HIPAA training in order to access MedPros in order to monitor the medical deplorability status of their Soldiers. Understanding your physical condition for duty, in my estimation falls under that umbrella.

If you are concerned regarding the legality of having your leadership present at these appointments, I'd advise you to discuss the matter with your supporting Judge Advocate General (JAG) office for legal advice and clarity as to what your leadership can and cannot do, what your rights are, etc.. Ensure you relay all the facts bearing on the matter to the legal advisor.
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SSG Bill McCoy
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My youngest son, a SSG and three-tour Combat Infantryman went through similar BS with his last unit at Ft. Lewis. It got to the point where he and another soldier, both injured in combat, were publicly ridiculed and given extra duties - BN SDNCO in my son's case. In fact, my son was ordered to drive back and forth from his off-base quarters. At the time, there was NO NCO quarters at Ft. Lewis. During that, he was on prescribed narcotic meds that clearly stated, "Do not operate a motor vehicle or heavy equipment."
Ultimately, his CO and 1SG reported him to CID for "Malingering." When CID reviewed his case, and spoke to his full Colonel neurologist, the agent called his unit and threatened THEM with charges. That's the (very) short version.
Even his BN SGM forced him to take PT ... actually had him walk the track while the unit did PT; despite his Med Profile severely limiting even walking, AND no riding in ANY tactical vehicles because of a severe back injury.. A half-lap and he collapsed with back spasms and had to be taken by ambulance to Madigan Hospital where the doctors were appalled.
Ultimately, his unit was forced to back-off and my son was Honorably Discharged with full VA Disability. He wrote the Dept of the Army IG and "reportedly," his CO and 1SG were relieved. I say reportedly because he was told that, AFTER he was discharged by one of his NCO buddies, and the other soldier still waiting for his Med Board determination.
In your case, it depends if the medical provider was informed if there were others present. If so, and if you did not voice that you didn't want the present, you have no complaint. Even if you did, it would've been incumbent on the medical person to avoid disclosing private medical info. I would simply abide by whatever Medical Profile you have, and carry-on and keep a low profile. From what you've stated though (limited details), it doesn't seem like you have much of a case.
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