Could I be kicked out for rotator cuff injury?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 18:59:24 -0400

I am about to go to Kuwait as a 25B and want to know if I tell someone about this injury, would I be kicked out or will they let me stay in?

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2016 7:04 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:04:50 -0400

No, i see these injuries all the time with no issues but a profile. Some need surgery but still nothing that would get you sent back to the house.

Response by SGT Laura Delgadillo made Apr 16 at 2016 7:21 PM

SGT Laura Delgadillo — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:21:25 -0400

Don't hide your injuries, your only hurting yourself

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Apr 16 at 2016 7:21 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:21:48 -0400

Always be careful about posting medical questions as the readership is large. In general, always go to the source, not urban legends, what people think they've seen, etc. There's a DoD and Army version or repub of disqualifying conditions. Most of them which deal with ortho stuff typically refer to "untreatable" or "loss of this much range of motion", etc. So if you're not in one of those categories (won't know until you're evaluated), recovery is just a process. What they don't like is someone who has an issue, keeping their mouth shut, and then bringing it up while deployed. Then your are a larger burden on the system. You don't want the issue to become something other than medical. Make sure you get a LOD determination and keep a copy of it in your safety deposit box. They frequently show up missing later on when you're working the VA application.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2016 7:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:29:44 -0400

Regardless of how it could turn out; it is your responsibility to inform your command of your status. It directly effects mission readiness; they make decision based off personnel status. So I am in agreement with SPC Delgadillo that you're hurting yourself but also essentially you're hurting the unit (2nd and 3rd order effect). I do understand your hesitation and the reason for that but still you should report it.

Response by SPC David S. made Apr 16 at 2016 7:34 PM

SPC David S. — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:34:21 -0400

Being a 25B I think with time to heal you should be able to perform your required duties. If you have to move some servers or UPS around that could be a short term problem. However be honest and get you shoulder taken care of.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2016 7:41 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:41:35 -0400

Take care of yourself. If you go to Kuwait and it gets worse then your fucking everyone in the unit and yourself.

They're not going to kick you out for the injury, get it checked, follow the treatment plan to the letter, get better; and move out and draw fire kid.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 16 at 2016 7:42 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:42:51 -0400

Why would you want to hide a medical issue?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2016 8:28 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 20:28:43 -0400

After all the feedback, I am going to go get this checked out monday. Thanks!

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Apr 16 at 2016 9:09 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 21:09:21 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member My football shoulder was OK, for quite a while. I couldn't wrestle w/my girlfriend, but it was never a problem. Until, a dark, rainy Korean night put me in a situation where it dislocated! US Army needs reliability, not a 'beater' good enough to get around town!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2016 11:15 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 11:15:48 -0400

Never hide an injury; get it checked out and follow rehab to get back FFD.
Good Luck to you.