I recently received my VA exam results, NARSUM, and Commander’s Letter!!
My VA exam and NARSUM are pretty much spot on! However, my Commander’s letter is completely inaccurate.
My Commander’s letter says “my back appears normal but I report pain”. It also says my years of service is approx. 8 years when it is actually almost 12 years. My commander says there are no work arounds for me and I am able to perform all my duties related to my AFSC (Intelligence Analyst). His recommendation for me is to “It is my understanding that the member intends to separate at ETS and is no longer interested in service in the ANG. The member has expressed dissatisfaction with his AFSC duties for several years. During a period in which he was precluded from performing his specific AFSC duties due to an unrelated matter, the member participated in flight activities and generally did not complain about job dissatisfaction.
NARRSUM: My base doctor states “His poor prognosis coupled with severe occupational restrictions and the inability to deploy make him unsuitable for military service. The inability to do any fit testing component except for waist measurement speaks to the degree of his disability that back pain has caused. Further, the inability to lift more than 30lbs makes him non-deployable asset. Finally, his requirement to alternate sitting and standing makes it nearly impossible for him to perform his intel duties that require prolonged time in a seated position.
VA Exam Results: I pretty much agree with all the doctor’s notes. Here are some highlights from the 76 pages!!
(Migraines) Does the veteran’s headache condition impact his ability to work? YES
If yes, describe the impact of veteran’s headache condition: Sedentary or physical labor would require prn time off for rest/sleep
(Wrist) Do conditions listed in diagnosis section impact ability to perform any type of occupational work? YES, Requires prn rest/stretch breaks with repetitive use of wright wrist
(BACK) Does the veteran’s central nervous system disorder impact his ability to work? YES, Thoracic back conditions/syringomyelia limits repetitive bending, lifting, and pushing with either physical activity or sedentary work.
QUESTIONS:
1.) My PEBLO said I could write a “Letter of Exception?” on an MFR…I asked what an MFR was and she said just to google it. Any help on this? This is due to me having a problem with the inaccuracies of my commander. I have problem with the narrsum or va exam results. What should I type in this letter of exception?
2.) Does the commander’s letter hold that much weight that I should be worried?
3.) It says I have Insomnia disorder that appears to correspond with the onset of the chronic pain related to syringomyelia. I can’t find much on insomnia….help?
4.) Thoughts on how to proceed? I emailed the airmen’s council and they the commander’ letter does hold a significant amount of weight…but I didn’t give them all this background info.
My VA exam and NARSUM are pretty much spot on! However, my Commander’s letter is completely inaccurate.
My Commander’s letter says “my back appears normal but I report pain”. It also says my years of service is approx. 8 years when it is actually almost 12 years. My commander says there are no work arounds for me and I am able to perform all my duties related to my AFSC (Intelligence Analyst). His recommendation for me is to “It is my understanding that the member intends to separate at ETS and is no longer interested in service in the ANG. The member has expressed dissatisfaction with his AFSC duties for several years. During a period in which he was precluded from performing his specific AFSC duties due to an unrelated matter, the member participated in flight activities and generally did not complain about job dissatisfaction.
NARRSUM: My base doctor states “His poor prognosis coupled with severe occupational restrictions and the inability to deploy make him unsuitable for military service. The inability to do any fit testing component except for waist measurement speaks to the degree of his disability that back pain has caused. Further, the inability to lift more than 30lbs makes him non-deployable asset. Finally, his requirement to alternate sitting and standing makes it nearly impossible for him to perform his intel duties that require prolonged time in a seated position.
VA Exam Results: I pretty much agree with all the doctor’s notes. Here are some highlights from the 76 pages!!
(Migraines) Does the veteran’s headache condition impact his ability to work? YES
If yes, describe the impact of veteran’s headache condition: Sedentary or physical labor would require prn time off for rest/sleep
(Wrist) Do conditions listed in diagnosis section impact ability to perform any type of occupational work? YES, Requires prn rest/stretch breaks with repetitive use of wright wrist
(BACK) Does the veteran’s central nervous system disorder impact his ability to work? YES, Thoracic back conditions/syringomyelia limits repetitive bending, lifting, and pushing with either physical activity or sedentary work.
QUESTIONS:
1.) My PEBLO said I could write a “Letter of Exception?” on an MFR…I asked what an MFR was and she said just to google it. Any help on this? This is due to me having a problem with the inaccuracies of my commander. I have problem with the narrsum or va exam results. What should I type in this letter of exception?
2.) Does the commander’s letter hold that much weight that I should be worried?
3.) It says I have Insomnia disorder that appears to correspond with the onset of the chronic pain related to syringomyelia. I can’t find much on insomnia….help?
4.) Thoughts on how to proceed? I emailed the airmen’s council and they the commander’ letter does hold a significant amount of weight…but I didn’t give them all this background info.
