Hi guys, i hope someone can help me here. I was diagonsed with Osgood Schlatter Disease(OSD) on my right knee, 2 weeks before i POP'ed from Tekong. The MO there told me to go new unit then downpes, so i won't recourse BMT. Then i was posted to 39 SCE. The MO referred me to a specialist at CGH. However the doctor said let it rest 3 months before he see whether does my knee improves. He only gave me a MC that says excuse RMJ, HL, and kneeling for 3 months. And on it writes diagonsed with OSD. So does this means i can downpes? Or is it not considered a memo? Should i consult a private specialist for a downpes?
Originally posted by Guanheng 89:Hi guys, i hope someone can help me here. I was diagonsed with Osgood Schlatter Disease(OSD) on my right knee, 2 weeks before i POP'ed from Tekong. The MO there told me to go new unit then downpes, so i won't recourse BMT. Then i was posted to 39 SCE. The MO referred me to a specialist at CGH. However the doctor said let it rest 3 months before he see whether does my knee improves. He only gave me a MC that says excuse RMJ, HL, and kneeling for 3 months. And on it writes diagonsed with OSD. So does this means i can downpes? Or is it not considered a memo? Should i consult a private specialist for a downpes?
means after three months, ur dr will review you again
if still the same condition, means u will be up on MB
or else..v hard to downpes le
possible for me to consult a private specialist for a memo or something? will it be like too obvious that i want to downpes? btw at the seletar medical centre, when the MO typed my name in, i saw something like KIV downgrade c1l2. so what does that means?
my course is like 2 months, but then i got status for 3 months, which i can't even pass the training phrase. will i be oot or something?
Originally posted by Guanheng 89:possible for me to consult a private specialist for a memo or something? will it be like too obvious that i want to downpes? btw at the seletar medical centre, when the MO typed my name in, i saw something like KIV downgrade c1l2. so what does that means?
my course is like 2 months, but then i got status for 3 months, which i can't even pass the training phrase. will i be oot or something?
Yes you can consult a private spec if you want.
No you have the every rights to do so
Means Mo recommed to downgrade u to c1L2
Final decision always make by MB
Yes u will be OTT
okay sure. then hor, monday i go back in camp, i show the mo my 3 months status. since he wrote to recommend me to downpes, is there a high chance that he let me sign the medical board thing?
Originally posted by Ibanezfedly:Hi All .. im a 30 yr old NS Man in infantry battalion. .. i was recently downgraded to
C9L3 permanent ... because my BMI is 44 and my weight is killing my knees.
What does C9L3 mean and what will happen now?? will i be posted to a different Unit.
Already confirm cannot take IPPT... system wont let me book IPPT/RT.
Would appreciate any clarification i can get, thanks
Hi All
Im now C9L3 ... current vocation still plattoon medic in infantry battalion.
Any Lau Chiao personnel can advice me... what posting i can expect when i hopefully post out (brigade or Division). Or is there a chance they will still keep me in the battalion posted to battalion HQ Medics (which still go outfield)??
And does L3 means.. no Outfield??
Dr eac,
I have got a weird pain on my left shin and I am enlisting on the 3rd of June, the pain started from a dot on the middle of the shin 3 years before when I just started poly and now I can feel it propagating like a line circumferencing the shin.
When I go out for a run now, I will feel pulses of pain per stride and sometimes so painful that I had to stop running. Previously I thought it is due to puberty, now it dun seem like puberty to me..
Is it bone cancer? Gosh..
Pls help.
Originally posted by KungPaoChicken:Dr eac,
I have got a weird pain on my left shin and I am enlisting on the 3rd of June, the pain started from a dot on the middle of the shin 3 years before when I just started poly and now I can feel it propagating like a line circumferencing the shin.
When I go out for a run now, I will feel pulses of pain per stride and sometimes so painful that I had to stop running. Previously I thought it is due to puberty, now it dun seem like puberty to me..
Is it bone cancer? Gosh..
Pls help.
No, it isn't.
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As usual, the layman term of "No specialist memo, no talk" applies.
Originally posted by Surferay:Dear all,
Just would like to enquire from you guys on something. I am an NSMen and I had a recent callup from my unit again for an overseas ICT this coming Nov. I have already been downgraded to Pes C9L2 last year due to my severe back problem with my slipped disc. I understand that with this status, I’m still required to go back for ICT. However, I’m not so sure about the purpose of being called up for overseas ICT. I can understand the intention for local ICT and am ok with it but overseas ICT? I have problems standing and sitting for too long as my back will hurt a lot.
Hence, I would like to seek your advise from you good guys to help enlighten me:
1)Are there any grounds for my unit to recall me back for this overseas ICT? Could there be some slip ups in updating my medical status?
2)Assuming that they did not screw up and indeed got my updated Pes status, can anyone help advise why would they want to recall me back for overseas ICT?
3) Is there anyway I can request for my unit to excuse me from this and subsequent overseas ICT? Any make up for local ICT I’m ok with it.Fyi, I’ve been recalled back for the last 2 years to attend the overseas ICT but I had to defer due to my examinations. Not sure if this is the reason why they “die die” want to recall me now that my examinations has finished? Just afraid of worsening my back as as of current, I already have a hard time standing or sitting in a position too long. Really do not want to aggravate it further.
Pls kindly advise. Thanks a lot in advance.
1) Please call the NS-HRC (NS Hub) of your respective NS Division/ Formation.
2) PES C are liable for Overseas ICTs, so PES C can and will be called up for such overseas exercises.
3) Apply for an official Deferment application thru the online MyDeferment e-service on www.ns.sg in the NSman tab.
Originally posted by Ibanezfedly:Hi All
Im now C9L3 ... current vocation still plattoon medic in infantry battalion.
Any Lau Chiao personnel can advice me... what posting i can expect when i hopefully post out (brigade or Division). Or is there a chance they will still keep me in the battalion posted to battalion HQ Medics (which still go outfield)??
And does L3 means.. no Outfield??
Please call the NS-HRC (NS Hub) of your respective NS Division/ Formation and speak to the Officer-In-Charge of NSmen Reservist matters on this matter to request them for you to convert vocation from a combat medic to a service medic.
Originally posted by Surferay:Dear Dr eac,
Thanks a lot for your reply. Can I just seek your advice further whether are there any and on what grounds can I request to defer for this and subsequent overseas icts? What should and can I do to highlight to my unit or medical centre of my concern? Really cannot imagine how my back can take it for the overseas ICT.
Thanks very much in advance.
cheers.
The most valid reasons for NS Deferment are found @ the online MyDeferment e-service on www.ns.sg in the NSman tab.
It's dependable on your vocation.
If there's a vehicle supporting your vocation, you can make some noise and there you will be sitting in the vehicle. e.g. jeep, land rover, land cruiser, humvee, tonner...etc.
Because the reason given will be that if let's say you are excuse heavy loads permanent, it's reasonable that all your belongings can just put in the vehicle and you just carry on with your vocation with your rifle and SBO, which is already considered light fatigue gear.
If you are asked to FBO on, just take out your photocopied Medical Board MC and show to the commander who asked you to FBO on. If he's not happy, ask him to see MO who is the Official Medical Authority, and question the commander with a Reservist's look that says, 'if I get injured again with the heavy loads, whose's responsible?'
Originally posted by Surferay:Thanks so much for your advice, Dr eac.
Pls correct me if I’m wrong but I heard that the list of PES C personnel will be forwarded to the camp MO for review on whether the serviceman is eligible to attend the overseas ict.
Can I ask if it’s possible for me to request for a review discussion with the MO to go through my case prior to his decision on whether I am physically eligible to attend the overseas ict? Just thought that I would like to discuss personally with him and further highlight my condition and concern to him for his assessment. Conmsidering my back condition, may i have your views on what are my chances of the MO acknowledging and excusing me for the overseas ict? Sorry for the further questions but hope you can help advice. As always, thanks a lot for your help in advance. Very much appreciated.
cheers.
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Point number 5
Dear eac,
I actually just posted the reply below on the BMT FAQs thread but after surfing the forum more I think this is a more appropriate place for the reply as it directly concerns issues arising from a PES status. Your help in this matter would be much appreciated.
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Hey guys,
I am aware that much has already been said about what I am going to ask but please bear with me. What I would like to know is whether PES C9L9 personnel are automatically excused from field camp (L9: no field exercises) regardless of excuses one has or does not have. After reading some posts regarding this issue on this forum, it seems the answer to that is no. However I've also read posts on other forums which state that according to a medical directive C9L9 personnel are automatically excused from field camp as it is a form of field exercise. I hope that you guys can help clarify this issue. Thanks!
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Originally posted by concomitant:Dear eac,
I actually just posted the reply below on the BMT FAQs thread but after surfing the forum more I think this is a more appropriate place for the reply as it directly concerns issues arising from a PES status. Your help in this matter would be much appreciated.
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Hey guys,
I am aware that much has already been said about what I am going to ask but please bear with me. What I would like to know is whether PES C9L9 personnel are automatically excused from field camp (L9: no field exercises) regardless of excuses one has or does not have. After reading some posts regarding this issue on this forum, it seems the answer to that is no. However I've also read posts on other forums which state that according to a medical directive C9L9 personnel are automatically excused from field camp as it is a form of field exercise. I hope that you guys can help clarify this issue. Thanks!
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There is something you have to be aware of is that the officer-in-charge may not be aware of your medical status, due to "medical in confidence" And it is stated in the handbook that it is your responsibility to inform them about your Pes status. Inform them in front of the platoon so that every1 heard that. And you are safe if anything goes wrong with you, you can claim insurances from the SAF then. And remind them occasionally in a tactful manner.
Dear Lokey,
Thank you for your advice! However, just to be absolutely sure, could you (or anyone else) give a simple "yes" or "no" to the next two questions :D Do C9L9 personnel require any specific excuse like "excuse outfield" to be exempt from field camp? Are C9L9 personnel, just by being L9, exempt from field camp? Thank you!
Hi this is a repost as i just realised that i was on a wrong topic.
Hi Dr eac & Forumers
I have allergic rhinitis sensitive to dust mite
(+ve prick test)
and mild atopic eczema (behind knee and groin
area).
I also have a doctor memo from an ENT to excuse me from dusty environment as my nose and ears are perpetually blocked despite using nasal spray daily.
However the MO (reservist) told me that my condition could not be downgraded because rhinitis is very common and my eczema is too mild.
He prescribed me some cream. And that’s all.
My concern is, I wouldn’t want to have ugly scares before they decide to downgrade me.
ENT doctor already advised me to avoid dusty environment, but the MO feel that doesn’t warrant any status.
How would you advice me going about that?
Also, I have been on topical Tretinion and Differin for my acne problem. I tried oral anti-biotic previously but to no avail.
I understand that while applying these creams, one have to avoid sunlight as much as possible.
Should I inform the MO, would he stop me from using it? Or would he downgrade me?
Thanks!
Hi guys, I hope someone can help my brother, a pre-enlistee who has just gone for his medical checkup.
After the checkup, he was given temp Pes D for 3 months pending an xray of his foot (he was diagnosed with a metastarsal fracture). But recently he went to see a doctor, who diagnosed him with sweaty palms and severe ezcema and referred him to the NSC.
Since his pre-enlistee review is already over, how can he reflect his ezcema to MinDef again?
Thanks!
Originally posted by icedfire68:Hi guys, I hope someone can help my brother, a pre-enlistee who has just gone for his medical checkup.
After the checkup, he was given temp Pes D for 3 months pending an xray of his foot (he was diagnosed with a metastarsal fracture). But recently he went to see a doctor, who diagnosed him with sweaty palms and severe ezcema and referred him to the NSC.
Since his pre-enlistee review is already over, how can he reflect his ezcema to MinDef again?
Thanks!
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Point number 5
Hi, I am currently C2L2 perm due to flat foot. I was also diagnosed with chronic ankle instability and underwent a surgery recently to repair the ligament (brostrom repair).
My specialist wrote a memo to my SAF MO recommending to downgrade me, which the MO sent the case to be boarded.
My question is will I be further be downgraded to C9 etc, or will it will just remain at C2L2?
And for the land deployment code L2, no direct combat? Does it mean we are not able to serve in a rifle platoon as rifleman?
Hi, anyone can provide me with some information as to whether i can be further downgraded? To which land deployment code.
Ooh,someone mention L2 cannot be rifleman. but my CSM insists it is combat fit, ie still can fight frontline.
Originally posted by icedfire68:Hi guys, I hope someone can help my brother, a pre-enlistee who has just gone for his medical checkup.
After the checkup, he was given temp Pes D for 3 months pending an xray of his foot (he was diagnosed with a metastarsal fracture). But recently he went to see a doctor, who diagnosed him with sweaty palms and severe ezcema and referred him to the NSC.
Since his pre-enlistee review is already over, how can he reflect his ezcema to MinDef again?
Thanks!
Before his enlistment date. he can report to CMPB to report his medical conditions.
Lets say a man is combat fit after CMPB checkup, he kanna knocked down by a car and sustained some injuries. a few weeks or months later.
Before his enlistment date, he can report to CMPB to update his condition.
L2 can be rifleman.
Originally posted by ~PEPPER~:L2 can be rifleman.
Serious? Can be in the frontline, like in the rifle platoon being a m2o3 gunner?