Recent content by Kelly M

Thanks for chiming in I appreciate any incite. AF heading to San Antonio I was seen as Unfit for duty which I am not arguing but the diagnosis on the paperwork was wrong for my knee. It is 5x worst according to my surgeon. I am also trying to add my back condition to Cat I

I got my date to go to the board 4 Feb, I am curious about the proceedings. Does the board grill you? Is the assigned counsel the type to fight for you? What all should I take? Letters/profiles/therapy notes? What is the atmosphere like? I talked to an attorney there and he seemed cool but Id...

Thank you so much for your feedback I really appreciate it. No those conditions were not even on my NARSUM but I did discuss it with the VA nurse that did my physical. I have went through all my medical files and tab'd out everything that was diagnosed - I am also cross referencing the VA's...

I can never run again or do any physical activity, I have 2 small children and my interaction with them is limited. I am afraid to get pregnant because the weight gain will cripple me.

Can I request both a Formal board & a VA reconsideration?

If anyone could give me some incite, I am going to request a formal board. Back round info: 10 yr TSgt 2005 ACL reconstruction & meniscus repair by off base Dr. 2005-2007 Chronic knee pain and therapy - 1st pregnancy gained 70lbs 2008- Base gets an orthopedic surgeon - surgery removal of...