What do I do if my medical provider won't take the advice of the orthopedic surgeon who recommended a p3 for both shoulders and one ankle?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:43:00 -0400

My provider only put a p3 for one shoulder only. When it was recommended for 3 P3's. Things are moving pretty fast and I dont want to get screwed. What process should I take. With this codvid19 it's tough to get seen.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Apr 13 at 2020 11:53 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:53:35 -0400

What are you looking to get out of a p3 for the other shoulder? One should be enough to prevent any pushup event. If you need something emergent, you can always go to the ER complaining of pain. If none-emergent, wait until you can see your provider again.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2020 12:30 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:30:38 -0400

You should ask your Kahleesi this question, Cal Drogo

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Apr 14 at 2020 12:39 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:39:11 -0400

Orthopedic surgeon is the one that put me in for my P3. I don't think it's up to your PCM if the reason for the P3 is nothing they see you for.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2020 11:03 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:03:24 -0400

You're not understanding the purpose of the P3. The purpose is to refer you to a MEB, you don't need three referrals to MEB. The VA and IDES doesn't rate how many 3's you have, it will rate all your conditions.