Openbah / Journal of a Marine Officer Candidate

Category: Medical

  • 9 month post-FVFG follow-up

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    Had my 9 month follow-up appointment down in New York City on Monday. I brought down a copy of the MRI I had done 2 weeks ago. He and two other surgeons were pleased with what they saw. There is an increase in blood flow to the head of the hip, and the cartilage on…

  • TDRL orders and the VA

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    Just found out that my TDRL orders are still not done. They are on a Commander’s desk and their office is running behind. They said they’ll hopefully be completed this week. Apparently I’m not supposed to try to do anything with the VA until I get that info packet. They make an appointment with the…

  • At a stand-still with registering with the VA

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    Did you know that candidates separated from the Marine Corps are never given a DD 214 or any other kind of discharge papers? According to my disenrollment letter: You are separated as a Officer Candidate Disenrollment, Code JFW1. Your description of service is “entry level separation.” Members in this status do not receive a discharge…

  • Physical Evaluation Board results

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    Last week I got a call from my contact at Newport Naval Hospital, she received the findings of my physical evaluation board. I have been found unfit for duty, received a 30% disability rating, and starting November 9th will be on the TDRL (Temporary Disability Retired List). I was placed on the TDRL because my…

  • 6 month post-FVFG follow-up

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    I had my 6 month follow-up appointment last week down in NYC. My doctor took a look at my MRI and said things looked great and the hip was healing nicely. My level of pain is normal, but should subside with physical therapy. And the best news of all… I’m officially weight-bearing as tolerated! I…