Currently have 9 years of service and want to stay in. Current limitation only optic neuritis effecting vision.
2006-12-27 11:06:45 · 15 answers · asked by Laurence P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Were you diagnosed by Navy doctors? They and your superior officer are the ones that can give you the information.
2006-12-27 11:11:20 · answer #1 · answered by OldGringo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you push for what you "want" consider the impact of your condition on your unit. You are "only" having a little vision problem? I hope you are not a rifleman or some other specialist that really needs his eyes.
If your diagnosis is confirmed by MRI of your brain and they put you on a drug like Colpaxin, you will need shots every day. You will have to keep the drug in a fridge so forget about being deployed. So what is your plan if they deploy your unit? You will have to sit at home and that will leave a gap in your unit's manning.
If you have a confirmed diagnosis of MS, get a second opinion. If it is confirmed with a second opinion, I would try for a medical retirement with as high a percentage rating as I could get, because it is ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE. Before you get out, apply for VA benefits also. Make a copy of your complete medical record as they have a habit of getting lost.
2006-12-30 21:42:13 · answer #2 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to learn of your diagnosis. I would have to say probably not to being allowed to continue serving, even with the desire to not quit. I'm not sure if you'd qualify for a medical retirement for that or not as it is considered a long term, debilitating illness.
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2006-12-29 02:38:52 · answer #5 · answered by Scott8684 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a call to the medical service and ask a hypothetical question. I believe if it does not deteriorate further you make get to that 15 years mark for a medical discharge and able to retain your status for retirement purposes. They would review your case on a yearly basis. In any case...it would be sent to HDQTRs for approval and/or decision with recommendations. It depends to on what exactly your job is in the military and you may be required to change jobs. Stay on top of it.
2006-12-27 11:13:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Medical Unit of the Marine Corps will be the one who will decide your fate. They can let you continue or give you less sensitive positions due to your current limitation.
2006-12-27 11:12:21 · answer #7 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are that you will be medically released from the Corps. The good news is, from a financial standpoint, that you should qualify for 100% disability.
See your commanding officer or Sgt/Mjr for the latest information about your condition. I would be surprised if they don't give you a blow by blow of what's next in your career. Good luck! God bless! Semper Fidelis!
2006-12-27 14:05:17 · answer #8 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will most likely have a medical board. My guess is that they'll discharge you with a disability. Why haven't you addressed this with your command or your physician at the medical treatment facility?
2006-12-27 14:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you had a second opinion? It would be good to get one. Also, if you use artificial sweeteners, STOP! They can cause MS-like symptoms. Have a second opinion, it could save your life.
2006-12-27 11:11:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋