Posted on Jul 14, 2019
Will multiple “moderate” rotator cuff tears force me to MEB?
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Hey all,
About 8 months ago i injured my left (non Dom) shoulder during a battalion football game. Pain increased over the 8 month ultimately rendering me incapable for lifting more than about hip height out to the front or to the side of me. I’ve had tensions in my shoulder torn before in high school ( again playing football) and the pin eventually became almost non existent. So after waiting 8 months for relief i decided to get on a profile and get myself an MRI. Sure enough i have 3 moderate tears in my rotator cuff and i have an appointment with ortho this Tuesday to discuss surgery options or not. So my question is, could this injury bring my military career to an end? Has anyone experienced a similar injury?
About 8 months ago i injured my left (non Dom) shoulder during a battalion football game. Pain increased over the 8 month ultimately rendering me incapable for lifting more than about hip height out to the front or to the side of me. I’ve had tensions in my shoulder torn before in high school ( again playing football) and the pin eventually became almost non existent. So after waiting 8 months for relief i decided to get on a profile and get myself an MRI. Sure enough i have 3 moderate tears in my rotator cuff and i have an appointment with ortho this Tuesday to discuss surgery options or not. So my question is, could this injury bring my military career to an end? Has anyone experienced a similar injury?
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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Potentially but not terribly likely. Rotator cuff injuries have a high success rate for treatment.
Don't ignore it and get it fixed.
Don't ignore it and get it fixed.
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The litmus test for an MEB is, after treatment will you still be deployable? Will you be able to move under fire? Will you be able to wear all your equipment?
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