What do you mean pay for records? Like from an off base doctor? Or your military health records?
Also, I might have said something a little confusing - your commander will participate in the IRILO, but only to complete a commander impact statement that is SUPPOSED to explain how your medical...
Yeah, mine included that depending on the backlog it could take 30-60 days. Which could end up being mid December after my IRILO appointment with medical, so they're gonna have to extend me lol
Dang, I'm sorry about all the joint pain. Now that I think of it, my ankle (which already sucks because it's falling apart) has been more sensitive recently. Has yours actually kept you from work? I'm not that bad but I don't want to get any worse so I'm hoping my commander will still recommend...
Mine started during a deployment that I returned from in October. The mesalamine helps some, but stress makes my stomach hurt and my stomach makes some crazy ass noises lol. I don't think I've had any joint pain, where is that at for you?
I would talk to your First Sergeant, but I'm pretty sure you can go to the PEBLO office (mine is at MTF, try there?) and talk to them about the process. Your leadership is definitely not helping you out and you should just go ask questions somewhere else. Maybe the PEBLO can get it all sorted...
I may be one of the few but I am hoping for the same. Mine was caused by deployment so I don't want to deploy and I don't want to do an ARILO every year so I'd rather just get med retired if possible.