Medical FAQs @ "No Hospital Specialist Memo, No Talk?!"
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I am no medic or MO, but from my personal experience the whole process can take years. I had a ligament reconstruction OP done around 3 years back (Submitted incident report roughly around the same time) , injury incurred during IPPT.Originally posted by Luc85:Dear MOs,
I had filed an in-service training injury report recently. I would like to know approx. the time for it to be processed, where, how long and how is it going to be approved for Permanent Disability (PD) board, and what is the compensation formulae (as in commerical insurance policy) for computation purpose?
Thank you
I waited 2+ years before I was scheduled for PD board at MMI. Till now, its been 3+ years since I had the OP performed and I have yet to be informed of any compensation despite regular probing to the relevent departments by my unit's manpower clerks.
Regarding the compensation computation formulae, I'm not to sure but I was told that SAF bases it on the MOM's Workmen Compensation Scheme. Maybe somebody can enlighten us should they have more accurate or relevent information. Hope this helps. -
Hi
My friend went to an X ray test , and it reveals
that there are white scarring on my right lobe of the lungs
whats tat actually, he is often breathless when running..
could it be due to the white scarring
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haha i have the same prob too.. waiing for MO to reply to my previous post...Originally posted by noahnoah:Hi
My friend went to an X ray test , and it reveals
that there are white scarring on my right lobe of the lungs
whats tat actually, he is often breathless when running..
could it be due to the white scarring
tks -
maybe some virus infection
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Previous inflammation..could be old pneumonia. The lung has huge reserves...scarring in part of a lobe will not affect his physical status.Originally posted by noahnoah:Hi
My friend went to an X ray test , and it reveals
that there are white scarring on my right lobe of the lungs
whats tat actually, he is often breathless when running..
could it be due to the white scarring
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For compensation in injury cases, the computation is based on the degree of permanent disability. Immediately after injury, you may have a lot of disabilities but most of that may be temporary. With time, you get better and regain more functions. The law is clear that the compensation depends on the amount of permanent damage. If your specialist cannot be sure if the healing process has completed and that there is no prospect of future regain of function following physiotherapy etc., they will defer the assessment.Originally posted by Override2Zion:I am no medic or MO, but from my personal experience the whole process can take years. I had a ligament reconstruction OP done around 3 years back (Submitted incident report roughly around the same time) , injury incurred during IPPT.
I waited 2+ years before I was scheduled for PD board at MMI. Till now, its been 3+ years since I had the OP performed and I have yet to be informed of any compensation despite regular probing to the relevent departments by my unit's manpower clerks.
Regarding the compensation computation formulae, I'm not to sure but I was told that SAF bases it on the MOM's Workmen Compensation Scheme. Maybe somebody can enlighten us should they have more accurate or relevent information. Hope this helps.
That was why the PD board was delayed for 2+ years, but even then perhaps your specialists felt that you could still get better? If their opinion is that your disability can get better, the board will not award compensation until the specialists can come up with a definite opinion. -
What happened was that I was instructed to obtain a PD assessment report from TTSH by the doctor who performed the operation on me (2 years+ after date of operation) . A percentage PD was indicated on the report and forwarded to MMI. I was then asked to attend a PD board at MMI (presence of a senior MO of LTC rank and another MO from my camp). The senior MO only mentioned that he agreed with the percentage indicated on the report. Wonder if this is considered a case close. What other follow-up are expected? How do I find out if the case is closed?Originally posted by oxford mushroom:That was why the PD board was delayed for 2+ years, but even then perhaps your specialists felt that you could still get better? If their opinion is that your disability can get better, the board will not award compensation until the specialists can come up with a definite opinion. -
can someone give me some ans with regards to my Qs. ThxOriginally posted by kenshin_himura:hey MO.. i have blk nose and serious cough these daes.. went to do a spyrometry test todae in CMPB..( deep breath and exhale all the air into this machine).. in the end MO in CMPB said my lungs were not able to expand well. Be4 todae's consultation session, they said i have some white scarring on my right lobe of the lungs but SGH scans said it could be due to past infections, not TB. But todae my cosultation with MO said the scarrings could affect my lungs and now i am downgraded to Pes C9 L2... Is there ani chance that i could upgrade to Pes B. If i am able to prove that my lungs are functioning well, can i appeal to upgrade my status? i seriously want to return to pes B status. Thx
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You can ask your MO about the Medical Board decision and your S1 as to whether they have processed your claim. If the PD board chairman agrees with the assessment, the delay may not be due to medical reasons. Or someone is sitting on your case...Originally posted by Override2Zion:What happened was that I was instructed to obtain a PD assessment report from TTSH by the doctor who performed the operation on me (2 years+ after date of operation) . A percentage PD was indicated on the report and forwarded to MMI. I was then asked to attend a PD board at MMI (presence of a senior MO of LTC rank and another MO from my camp). The senior MO only mentioned that he agreed with the percentage indicated on the report. Wonder if this is considered a case close. What other follow-up are expected? How do I find out if the case is closed? -
Your PES status depends on your medical condition and it has nothing to do with what YOU want. If a serviceman's condition requires downgrading, he will be downgraded even if he begs me to upgrade him (usually regulars who stand to lose service pay).Originally posted by kenshin_himura:can someone give me some ans with regards to my Qs. Thx -
Hmm white scarring on the lungs
can also downgrade?
Does it affect breathing problem when
it comes to running? -
however lets say that at that time when i did the test the result are unreliable as i am sick.... and that instead i am physically fit and medically fit.. possible to get upgraded?Originally posted by oxford mushroom:Your PES status depends on your medical condition and it has nothing to do with what YOU want. If a serviceman's condition requires downgrading, he will be downgraded even if he begs me to upgrade him (usually regulars who stand to lose service pay). -
If you repeat all the X-rays and clinical tests now and they show that the earlier X-ray changes and lung function test deficits were temporary, the Medical Board may re-consider it.Originally posted by kenshin_himura:however lets say that at that time when i did the test the result are unreliable as i am sick.... and that instead i am physically fit and medically fit.. possible to get upgraded? -
thxOriginally posted by oxford mushroom:If you repeat all the X-rays and clinical tests now and they show that the earlier X-ray changes and lung function test deficits were temporary, the Medical Board may re-consider it. -
Recently in camp, i slipped down a flight of staircase and afterwards i felt a sharp pain around my spine area. I have had problems bending over due to the pain. Currently i pes c9 perm. What should i do....my ord is mid october, should i see the MO and ask for reference to MMI?
Will I be downgraeded to PES E? Previosuly i was downgraded after an surgery on fractured elbow. -
Hi, recently I m being downgraded to C1L2 from Pes B due to high blood pressure. May I know which station am I excused from IPPT?
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I am a NSman now but these few weeks, i have this recurring problem of difficulties of breathing like there's this gust of air in my throat that i can neither push it down or out...something like trying hard to burp but cant...feels like vomitting as well.....any diagnosis of what is happening to me???
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Hey!MO We need clarification on this matter:
For someone who is excused from range,weapons and ammounition permanently,yet posted to armour as a frontline storeman for reservist training.
If he is ordered by officers to draw arms for himself to follow training,does he has the right to refuse based on his medical board excuse chit.Can officers charged him based on disobeying direct orders from superior.Is his medical board excuse chit valid reason for doing so.
Please refer to quote: (from http://buses.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=20866
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Originally posted by nismoS132:
it is on context. he's posted to an armour unit as a frontline storeman. that means unit chiong sua, he also chiong sua. he'll have to draw arms, as well as draw ammo.
when i went wallaby last year, about a quarter of my platoon were excused outfield, weapons or range, and we all still had to go, we all had to draw arms, and we all had to draw blanks.
In situation like this,how can they protect themselves from uncalled-for attention.
Thanks for your valuable advice,and hope to see your reply soon.Have a good happy day! -
if you have blissfully ord-ed but have not received notification of your new reservist unit..and you happen to have new medical memos to endorse, do you bring it to (1) cmpb or (2) your old unit after you've ord-ed?
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Wait till u get your unit or else u can call CMPBOriginally posted by alien09:if you have blissfully ord-ed but have not received notification of your new reservist unit..and you happen to have new medical memos to endorse, do you bring it to (1) cmpb or (2) your old unit after you've ord-ed? -
HI!
Going to sispec soon, the problem is tat i eye degree is 900 and 1200 respectively, and i have diff seeing things clearly, after seeing things for a period of time under the sun, i see double vision and eye pain...i tahan through BMT , now getting worse liao....wat can i do? -
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Report sick ask MO to refer you to SNECOriginally posted by Thongboy:HI!
Going to sispec soon, the problem is tat i eye degree is 900 and 1200 respectively, and i have diff seeing things clearly, after seeing things for a period of time under the sun, i see double vision and eye pain...i tahan through BMT , now getting worse liao....wat can i do? -
I sustained a pretty bad injury during my PTP and now i can't really move my right wrist. It swells up every now and then and I am on painkillers everyday. It was an old dislocation injury 5 yrs ago that caused my right wrist to be injury prone, and this is the 4th time i had injured it.
I was refered to a hand specialist at NUH by the MO and was told that it was most likely a torn ligament and inflammation around the wrist area. I was given a splint, 3 weeks of attend B and mid to long term hand therapy.
The qns is how can i complete my BMT with the injury, it hurts even before the injury when i tried to do chin ups and push ups or even lifting up the duffel bag. I sounded it to the MO at cmbp during my medical checkup but the MO didn't really bother and just asked a few qns.
I have difficulty adapting the use of my left hand to have my meals, area cleaning and other simple tasks. And everyday im at the sideline with other guys on status watching them train, which is pretty depressing.
Will I be OOC cos i really don't wanna keep retaking BMT my whole 2 years. Any advice?
Furthermore i'll be continuing my studies after NS and my course requires a fully working pair of hands. I'm afraid further injury or strain might eventually result in disablilty. I feel so down and out -
went polyclinic to see doc regarding my flat foot and he said that he dunno of any case that flat foot can be downgrade and initially refuse to give me a referal letter to specialist saying that they also cant do much except that they will only give me insole which is not useful to me in the long run but in the end he gave it to me. however my appointment is on 12/01/07 at TTS hospital. i need to settle this in 1-2 wks time. is there any other faster way to get to a specialist? do SAF take a private specialist recommendation into consideration?
any MO here that can give me any advice? coz the pain is somehow getting worse. hope that everything can be settle b4 i reach the combat phase of the medic course.