US Army Medical Command, Direct Reporting Units
US Army Medical Command, Direct Reporting Units
Posted on Aug 21, 2018
How can I get a second medical opinion while on active duty?
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Recently I was demobed for medical. When I went to see the specialist for problem, I felt that he half assed the exam and didn't really want to do anything. excuse the language. I went back to speak with my case manager today and requested a second opinion and was told they don't normally do that but that I would be scheduled for another appointment and would be notified of the appointment date and time. fast foreward to the end of day formation with the command that im falling under while going thru this process, I was told that I would be going back to my case manager tomorrow and would be clearing medical. I asked the SFC what changed and he told me that there was information that I was nto aware of and that in the army I don't get a second opinion. I don't believe this to be true. Does anyone know of a DA or AR which I can look up ?
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Were you in the process of Moving or were you REFRAD? There is a difference. Yes you can get a second opinion however if you were in the process of being mobilized the medical section at the SRP site may not bother and just say unfit fix the issues and return. If you are already on title 10 and mobed and being release from AD you can press the issue because you are already there. It doesn't hurt to push the issue either way.
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Go to any civilian provided (or to a VAMC) and as if they can see you there and offer an opinion
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