PES FAQs
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It's always good to have an official reference number (Service Request) with NS.SG Call Centre by calling the 24/7 NS hotline @ 1800-3676767 or email [email protected] to have it in black and white on paper.
For example:
Dear Mr ,
Thank you for your email.
We have forwarded your case to the relevant department for further assistance and action. They will be getting in touch with you shortly.
If you need further assistance, please visit NS Portal at www.ns.sg or contact us at 1800-eNSNSNS (1800-3676767). If you are calling from overseas, please dial +65 6567 6767.
With regards,
Customer Service Officer
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You should have book an appointment with the medical centre to submit a latest specialist memo for a renewal application to renew the previously expired renewal to effectively extend the MC...Therefore, this has now become an administrative lapse, hence you should call the 24/7 NS hotline at 1800-3676767 to make an appeal ASAP to review.
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Hi eac, thank you very much for your guide. I was at a loss initially. Shall do that asap.
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Please submit the hospital specialist memo to the camp doctor to assess and process.
As usual, please refer to this guideline:
http://sgforums.com/forums/1390/topics/392446 -
FYI, PES is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PULHHEEMS.
1) Go to Public Hospital / Private Specialist.Note: You will be classified as a subsidised patient if your first visit is via:
- Referral letter from a Government Restructured Hospital under subsidised status, A&E, Polyclinic or SAF, without specifying a specialist by name.
- Discharge from inpatient class B2 or C without
specifying a specialist by
name.
2) Consult specialist, and do whatever medical check ups required. E.g. physical exam, blood test, x-ray, CT scan, MRI scan.3) Specialist gave a finalised clinical diagnosis.
4) Get the specialist to write you a memo which is to be given to SAF MO. Those who can and are willing to spend some more money can get him/her to write you a specialist report, which is more precise and detailed.
Note: For not to waste time and money, please be more direct yet humble. Request the specialist to write about reviewing of PES and medical board / anything specific such as any excuses to your conditions.5) Book an medical review appointment using the eHealth module @ www.ns.sg (for NSman Reservists).
Just go down to your camp medical centre (for NSFs).
Call CMPB @ 6373 1340 to request another PES review (for Pre-Enlistees after CMPB Checkup).6) Make a trip down to the respective unit camp medical centre. Give the MO whatever supporting documents you have in hand. E.g. Specialist memo/report (most usually the case and highly recommended), x-ray films, CT/MRI scan report, blood investigation lab report... etc.
7) MO will decide whether you are deemed eligible for KIV downgrade, according to the criterias set in the "PES Bible" directive. E.g. Diagnosis, Extent of Diagnosis, Degree of Diagnosis/Injury/Illness/Disease...etc.
8) If deemed so, you will sign an acknowledgement notice of Medical Board, whereby your case statement is prepared for review discussion at the monthly medical board meet (usually at the Formation/Division HQ) with another NSF CPT MO and the Chairman (SAF Regular Medical Doctor of MAJOR rank or above). Your Medical Board result will be post mailed to you by your respective NSHRC (Formation NS Hub).
Time and time again, the questions for Medical Review (Downgrade) is repetitive. Therefore, this serves as a general SOP for Medical Board.
Extract from www.mindef.gov.sg/nsmen:
NSmen must update their NS HRCs if they should develop any new medical condition or if their existing medical condition has worsened which might affect their ability to perform their duties during ICT. Arrangements will then be made for them to attend a medical review at the SAF medical centre to assess their fitness for NS.
The NSmen MUST bring along all investigation results and memorandums from his external physician/specialist during the medical review. Depending on the outcome of the medical review, the NSman may be given a medical certificate to defer him from ICT, be scheduled for a medical board to downgrade him if his medical condition is significant, or referred to a restructured hospital for further investigation. In the event that the medical officer determines that the NSman’s medical condition will not affect his ability to participate in the ICT, he will allow the NSman to attend the ICT. -
Hi Doctor,
I completed my NS. My PES now is C9L3.
For PES upgrade, I yearn to upgrade to PES B to be combat-fit, so do I need a Hospital Specialist Memo to certify fit?
Really no hospital specialist memo, no talk?
Must got hospital specialist memo, then got talk?
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I read in an earlier posting about somebody who was found to have G6PD during his ORD and i can emphasize his feeling. The MO only told me i have G6PD during my FFI when i was 35 years old in my NS combat unit. Until today i am still wondering whether it was a mistake but am not going for any more medical test. Will just accept it and move on. Haha
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You can go to a polyclinic to have a blood test to re-confirm. -
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It's within PES E range, but temporary for 1 year or so (renewable/ extension) because it's treatable with antithyroid oral medication, carbimazole. -
Went for my ffi, they sent me a letter, stat that my cholesterol is very high, will review my pes status, but ask me go for a check up with ge or poly clinic, what pes ill i get?
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It's within PES C range, but usually temporary for 1 year or so (renewable/ extension) because cholesterol is manageable with medication, proper diet control (eat-in-moderation) and physical exercises (fit/ healthy lifestyle). -
ok, thabks for the info.
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What are the changes to your lifestyle, diet and exercise?
Firstly, you are strongly advised to eat oats (instant/ quick-cook) as heavy breakfast, and greatly reduce eating fried foods and junk foods.
Secondly, please start cardio exercising.
Start from light to gradual to moderate.
e.g. brisk walking, then fast walking, then slow jogging, then jogging.
Thirdly, if you drink alcohol/ smoke tobacco, please quit.
It's best that by changing your lifestyle, your BP will gradually stablise and be within normal range. Doctors advise that to manage BP effectively, it's optimal to change your lifestyle, next is to reduce drug dosage, and finally be completely off medicine.That's why I strongly urge you to eat oats (instant/ quick-cook).
3 big scoops (Chinese soup spoon) into a bowl.
Just add boiling water to 70% full.
Cover the bowl with a plate and wait 10 to 15 minutes.
Add water to 100% full, and consume at lukewarm.
Fast and easy-to-make breakfast.
Never ever skip breakfast.
Start off the day by having a heavy breakfast.
Have lunch at 70% full.
Have dinner at 30% full. If still hungry, eat oats.
If possible, drink Pu'er/ oolong tea (without sugar) daily.
Why I recommend you this?
My parents have HBP since first known 2 years ago.
And now, their BP is well-maintain with this 1st step in a simple change in diet/ lifestyle.
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Hi
I'm currently serving as a Rifleman in an Active Combatant Unit.
I have Severe Myopia at RE: 1025 degrees and LE: 925 degrees and 25 degrees astigmatism in both eyes, and also I have been experiencing persistent floaters as well as flashes during training.
I'm also unable to see clearly at night during outfield and had to be guided along during night training. I am unable to pinpoint targets in range especially at night with the illuminated targets in range
I'm slated to go for an ERG test on the 18th of February where they will assess my nightblindness.
Is it possible for me to downpes in this stage?
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Please submit the hospital specialist memo to the camp doctor to assess and process.
As usual, please refer to this guideline:
http://sgforums.com/forums/1390/topics/392446 -
Hi,
I am a NSmen, I orded with Pes C1L3 back when I was a NSF. These last couple of year, I have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia. I started off with Diazepam/lorazepam and am now currently taking mirtazapine.
Wondering if i'm eligible for downgrade. My C1L3 status has nothing to do with the insomnia.
Thank you. Appreciate it.
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Please submit the hospital specialist memo to the camp doctor to assess and process.
As usual, please refer to this guideline:
http://sgforums.com/forums/1390/topics/392446 -
Hi, I'd like to know whether it's possible and if so, how to upgrade my PES status from C2L2 to PES B? I've already completed my NS as a coy. clerk. Passed BMT before downgrading. Already ORDed in late 2011. Seriously have no clue as to what to do.
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For PES Upgrade, Refer:
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Hi,
anyone can advise me?
My son was enlisted 3 wks ago. After one week, he had pain on both legs. He went to MO and suspected stress fracture. He was referred to specialist (appointment is after his POP in April) and given one week MC. He went for review yesterday, extended his MC for another 2 weeks. My question is:
1) If the specialist thinks his legs are ok after a few weeks, or he continues his MC till POP, will he need to retake his BMT course?
2) If he is down PES, must he go through BMT again?
Can I bring him to private specialist, will the army accept report from private
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As long as he passed the major components of the BMT such as fieldcamp/ live range...etc., he is considered to have completed BMT, so he will not have to go for another BMT package even if he has been downgraded PES.
If he is pulled out to be out of course/ training (OOC/ OOT), he is to go for a BMT recourse.
As long as it is a hospital specialist. Never mind public or private.
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i had a persistent left knee pain so i went to SGH and did a MRI scan, the result shown is Lateral Menicus Discoid and Left Knee Medial Menicus Tear. I opted for physiotherapy but it did not show any improvments after about 6 months, so the doc suggested a knee arthroscopic partial medial remiscoctomy.
i did the surgery last month and the doctor wrote a specialist memo for review of PES status and suggesting downgrade. I am currently a Pes B.
would i be able to downgrade further due to the above condition? Thanks in advance!
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Please submit the hospital specialist memo to the camp doctor to assess and process.
As usual, please refer to this guideline:
http://sgforums.com/forums/1390/topics/392446