Can my 1Sgt ask me for all my medical paperwork?

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:43:47 -0400

He asked for all of my chits but I only have my Limited duty paperwork. Can he do that?

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2020 5:52 PM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:52:23 -0400

Also what does he need it for? Sorry I forgot to add that.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Sep 9 at 2020 5:54 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:54:04 -0400

Limited Duty and Light Duty chits are something your Command can ask for as they dictate what you can/can't do and has to be tracked by the unit as it pertains to your duty status and impacts the mission readiness of the unit. If you have questions you can address that with your units LIMDU coordinator and your LIMDU case worker at the hospital. That doesn't mean you have to bust out all of your medical documentation. HIPAA privacy is still a thing but that's why you have a basic sheet that shows your limitations/restrictions without going into indepth detail about your condition.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2020 5:59 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:59:56 -0400

He's gonna need to know what you can/can't do at the moment.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 9 at 2020 6:14 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:14:41 -0400

He does not need to know what meds your on unless they effect or could effect your duty performance
But he needs to know your medical limitations, your continuing medical needs.
Its what the 1Sg needs for immediate duty tasks and assignments as well as future from schools to deployments, to local and off site training.

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2020 6:28 PM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:28:36 -0400

Thank you all, everyone was a big help! I appreciate it!

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Sep 9 at 2020 6:53 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:53:28 -0400

I don't know what you do in the Marines - but in the Army if we get put on a profile we have to have it signed by our company commander.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 9 at 2020 8:13 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:13:03 -0400

Short Answer- Yes. He needs to know exactly what and what not you can do. Try to fight on this and you will lose big time.