<p>I fell recently and have a stiff, sore knee. Nothing permanent, as it’s improving daily. Question is I have my physical appt in two days. Should I postpone? At the appt are you asked to “do” anything, ie bend, kneel, show range of motion??? I can PAINFULLY do all those things but would prefer not to have to.</p>
<p>I don't think you'll have to postpone nor will you have any problems from what I recall of the examination. I wouldn't do anything to slow down the process or impede your progress. You'll be fine, even if they did ask you to do a few things.</p>
<p>i wouldnt delay. I just took mine. The only thing they did with my knee was the reflex test. Mine was only about 30min long and most of the time they were just asking questions.</p>
<p>I have a question. Today my son received a letter from DoDMERB regarding his physical. 4 remedials are required, nothing major, just some follow-up to injuries and a urinalysis. Here's the problem. The government will pay for all re-examinations if they are done at a Military medical facility. The closest to us is in the next state. Because of the urinalysis, he needs to have a retest three days after the first one, which makes it kind of difficult to travel all that way twice in three days. Now, the other option is to have the remedials done at OUR expense by our doctor. Does anyone have any experience with these? How much will it cost from our doctor?</p>
<p>Stealth - call your ALO and ask if there is a local medical facility that has a contract with any military branch. Where do your local reserve or ROTC units get medical issues resolved?</p>
<p>Stealth,</p>
<p>Whatever the cost is associated with having your own doctor conduct the tests, it is worth it. Your own doctor will tell you the results of the tests when he gets them back. A DoDMERB doctor and/or lab may not. If there is any problem, the earlier you know about it the better. A delay is never in a candidates best interest...</p>
<p>Don't be tempted to be penny-wise and pound foolish. With an academy application, quick is always better than cheap. Always be proactive, keep so-called deadlines so far ahead of you that they are not a consideration, and always check on the progress of your application - every day.</p>
<p>Document, Document, Document....EVERYTHING! Even make notes as to when you called, who you spoke to and any info received. Send the reports back to DoDMERB registered mail or Priority Mail. Some one will have to sign for it. Then follow through a few days later to make sure it made it to the right review desk. </p>
<p>I strongly agree with the last two DAD posts. Some or all of the requested tests should be covered in part (maybe all) by your health care provider. If your insurance provider denies or questions the expenses, don't take no for an answere (unless your policy clearly states it will not cover the tests requested - if you have to, point out that you had no options except out of state). If you have secondary insurance, file your claims with that policy as well. * I was a claims rep in my prior life (before kids). </p>
<p>Time is critical!</p>