Okinawa Timeline

okwhtevrdude

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Hello everyone,

I’ve been reading a lot of posts on this website and I feel like I haven’t gotten the information I need, or a similar timeline for my situation so here is mine.

June 2018: I reported to my MTF for examination and was put on light duty for a month.
July 2018: I had customized inserts made for my boots and shoes due to having low arches.
August 2018 - July 2019: Throughout this period I was on and off light duty.
August 2019: Received orders to Okinawa, Japan.
October 2019: I was put on Limited Duty due to the fact that the arches in my feet had collapsed over time. I have extreme flat feet (Pes Planus). I was then told I was going to need surgery and rehabilitation in order to get back to full duty because the customized inserts I had were not helping.
November 2019: I was medically screened by my medical officer in Camp Pendleton and he let me know I can still execute orders to Japan.
January 2020: Arrived on Okinawa, Japan.
February 2020: Started physical therapy. Was told by my doctor out here I may not have enough time on contract for surgery and one of his assistants told me they shouldn’t have sent me out here on limited duty.
March 2020: I spoke with my new units medical officer and we both made the decision to go ahead and get the process started for a MEB/PEB to be examined for medical separation.
March 4th 2020: Non-Medical Assessment was drafted and emailed to the chain of command for the CO’s portion.

I’ve been having issues with my wrists and other parts of my body. Should I get that checked out by my MTF or should I wait?

My EAS is in February 2021 and my limited duty for my feet expires in April of 2020. I am very unsure on how the process of medical separation works in Okinawa which is why I’m uploading my timeline. Please post any helpful information below. Thanks.
 
So no answer for my question?
You can always submit your medical records after the MEB has started for when your C&P exams are scheduled. Should be no problem. The same happened to me. I had an emerging issue rear its ugly head after my STR had been sent to the VA for them to schedule my C&Ps. They just told me to send my records to the VA contractor prior to my C&P exam for inclusion...
 
You can always submit your medical records after the MEB has started for when your C&P exams are scheduled. Should be no problem. The same happened to me. I had an emerging issue rear its ugly head after my STR had been sent to the VA for them to schedule my C&Ps. They just told me to send my records to the VA contractor prior to my C&P exam for inclusion...
Thank you!
 
April 2nd 2020: Medical Provider emailed me and let me know they received all the necessary paperwork and sent everything up to their Senior Physician. My Medical Provider also let me know that they may have to go the “Condition not a Disability Medical Separation” rather than a “Medical Board”. I don’t think that is right. Anyone know why they wouldn’t send me through the full medical separation process?
 
April 28th 2020: I got in contact with my PCM and found out that she never submitted my paperwork for the PEB. She thought my Podiatrist was taking over the case... she will be submitting everything early next week. Good thing is, my second period of limited duty was approved so I don’t have to worry about that. Hopefully I can get orders to stateside and get approved to start the medical separation process there.
 
May 22nd 2020: Signed my package today at the Limited Duty Office at Camp Foster Naval Hospital. I was told I should get orders within 3 weeks and pay attention to MOL.
 
May 29th 2020: Received my orders to leave Okinawa! Will be posting again whenever I’m back in the states.
 
Awesome, congrats!!!
 
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