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All, Just got my referral into IDES, and I have a few questions. If I want the Navy to consider anything else that I have during the process if I am found unfit, do I bring this stuff up now, or just worry about the referring condition? Example: I'm a gunner, lots of tinnitus. My...

Hey, I've served with two people with seizure issues that have been separated. One of them only had 3 total seizures (2 before he was taken off the ship) who was retired, I think put on TDRL, with 50 or 60%. I have since lost touch with him. The second colleague of minewas having about 3-6...

Also, just for clarity, under 5209 I would be rated just under the 20 for the non-union of radius, correct? Or would it be 60 as a primary and an additional 20?

I'll provide as much more anatomical information as I can off the top of my head. There has been some "arthritic changes" as the doctor calls them, and a bit of HO around the area (I can get a copy of my most recent x-ray uploaded in a couple of days if you're interested). The head area of the...

Hey everyone, My doctor just dictated a PEB, and waiting for the fit/unfit referral to IDES or not to come back. I was wondering something about my situation though. I had a radial head replacement done, then the prosthetic was causing me more harm than good, it seemed, based on pain. They...

Hey all, I just have a question, and I'm hoping for some advice on how to approach this whole process. I had a comminuted fracture/dislocation of my right elbow a little over a year and a half ago. Because it happened at the end of the budgetary cycle, I couldn't get my surgery that I needed...