coastiefam
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My DS received his remedial request via snail mail from DODMERB today. It was not unexpected as he had a shoulder injury noted on his medical history.
Short story: he injured his shoulder in a fall during his freshman year. Never dislocated or needed to be reset. Consequently had a few instances when it felt like it was popping. MRI showed a small tear and orthopedic doctor recommended physical therapy at home. DS completed it and it has now been almost 3 years with no further problems.
At the DODMERB exam doctor noted no limitations, full range of motion.
The remedial is an administrative one -asking for medical records of injury. We have those - as thanks to these boards - I knew to request them months ago.
Secondly they want "information regarding the extent of your participation in athletics/recreational activities during the past year."
What form would you recommend this take? A copy of his varsity swimming letter? Swim meet form showing his meet results? A letter from coach? And how about recreational activities? A copy of his Boy Scout climbing merit badge? Writing a letter explaining he went to USCG summer seminar and participated in PT everyday with no problems?
Thanks for any direction here!
Short story: he injured his shoulder in a fall during his freshman year. Never dislocated or needed to be reset. Consequently had a few instances when it felt like it was popping. MRI showed a small tear and orthopedic doctor recommended physical therapy at home. DS completed it and it has now been almost 3 years with no further problems.
At the DODMERB exam doctor noted no limitations, full range of motion.
The remedial is an administrative one -asking for medical records of injury. We have those - as thanks to these boards - I knew to request them months ago.
Secondly they want "information regarding the extent of your participation in athletics/recreational activities during the past year."
What form would you recommend this take? A copy of his varsity swimming letter? Swim meet form showing his meet results? A letter from coach? And how about recreational activities? A copy of his Boy Scout climbing merit badge? Writing a letter explaining he went to USCG summer seminar and participated in PT everyday with no problems?
Thanks for any direction here!