What should I expect while assigned to a Soldier Recovery Unit?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:17:43 -0400

Long story short, PCM was wrong and medical director here told me I do meet the criteria for an MEB and will likely get 100% from the VA. In the meantime, he wants to send me to the Fort Bragg SRU while my MEB processes. Does anyone know anything about the SRU?

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Oct 18 at 2021 11:27 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:27:42 -0400

If you haven't already pursued a second opinion I would recommend it. I discovered during my MEB journey very few people in Military Medicine know everything they brag they know in regards to med boards, VA medical care and everything in between. The amount of misinformation and outright false data I was given along the way was staggering. If you are incapable or unable to perform due to your medical issues push for the limited duty status which generally will push you into MEB by default. Refusing you a medboard but forcing you out on medical grounds is unethical on their part as they are acknowledging you have medical issues but someone is making a personal choice to disagree with you getting boarded for it. I ran into the same issues during my process because my injuries weren't combat related and because I wasn't missing any pieces or that I didn't have a serious illness such as cancer. I spent 18 months on limdu ,the board took 6 months and the entire time I was told I wouldn't be retired but I would be forced out due to medical issues. Eventually common sense prevailed. Good luck.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2021 11:28 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:28:09 -0400

Don't know about Bragg. I spent my last 6 weeks active at Ft. Ord, as it was being shut down, in the SLL(Sick,lame,lazy) company. A morning formation for accountability, then go do what ever work or appt's for that day. Had I known then, what I know now, I'd have spent more time at the clinic getting things in my records other than the problem that got me boarded.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2021 2:10 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:10:11 -0400

An SRU is a place where your full time job is to get medical treatment. It's the very best choice if you qualify for it. You have only one job, and that job is get treatment, go to medical appointments, and process your MEB without any distractions or other work duties.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2021 3:19 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:19:56 -0400

Formerly known as the Warrior Transition Unit, the SRU is a designated unit for Soldiers to focus on treatment while awaiting MEB or recovery. Most of the time Soldiers are medically discharged but some recover, returning to duty and (a very few) request a MAR 2-allowing you to stay in under a different MOS depending on your disability. While at the SRU, the focus is medical treatment/appointments but also work on completing SFL-TAP and career skills to prepare Soldiers to transition to the civilian sector.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2021 4:34 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:34:52 -0400

SRU underwent a pretty significant TDA change and don't take active MEBs without extenuating circumstances. But you can expect to be assigned a case manager you will report to who will give you all your appts and work whatever referrals they think you need.

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Oct 18 at 2021 5:51 PM

CSM Michael Chavaree — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:51:45 -0400

Nobody can say for sure what your ratings may be until the VA actually does their work. I have heard this several times before and it can be a let down when/if it doesn’t workout.

Response by SGT Charles Bartell made Oct 26 at 2021 10:27 PM

SGT Charles Bartell — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:27:00 -0400

What ever happens do not let them send you to Ft.Drum for your transition.
My V.A. Package was run down at Bragg. All I can say is I am glad they did it.
Theses units are supposed to set you up for the outside, And transition to geting a job.
All I can tell you is you pretty much have to keep on that stuff your self.
At least that is how it was at Ft.Drum ten years ago. For the most part the cadre was the people that there unit's wanted to get rid of.
I hope is has gotten better, I think it would be at Bragg.
Do not let them send you to contact medical for your evaluation's. They are paid not to find your injurie's. That is just what I have seen in the past.
YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOU GET ALL YOUR RECORDS AND AWARDS IN ORDER.
If not it is impossible to get them fixed. Get them in order befor you leave your unit
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Response by PO1 Don Uhrig made Oct 26 at 2021 10:54 PM

PO1 Don Uhrig — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:54:08 -0400

What should I expect while assigned to a Soldier Recovery Unit? ... Umm, Recovery of Soldiers?

Response by SSG Ken Steinhoff made Oct 27 at 2021 4:37 PM

SSG Ken Steinhoff — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:37:36 -0400

When I was in (got out in 1999 Cot) I to was set to another post during my MEB. When I go to the new post they ask me what I was doing there? You are not suppose to be transfer to a new post if you have stated an MEB.