Unknown pre existing medical condition?

Question

My kid has had stress fractures and pain since joining the Army 6 months ago.The Drs seem to have no clue why she isn't healing.There is some talk of fibromalgia.There was NO problem before she entered the service.If she is ultimately diagnosed with fibromalgia,is that a :pre existing"condition?At what point does it become the Army's deal?She had never been seen,diagnosed,or treated for this prior to joining.She may not even have it,but they are asking her if anyone in the family has fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis.Is there a time limit in service where they cannot deny you benefits any longer?When there is no longer a "pre existing condition",but a condition that occurred during the service.I hope this is understandible.Thank you

Answer 1

Something similar happened to my son in the USMC.  He is being sent home.  They told him that he has developed Lymph edema.  They is no family history of this on either side of our family.  In his case, he is being told that once he heals, and with the proper medical waivers, he can reenlist but there is not military medical coverage for him.  Contact your local Veteran's rep for more details, but the military feels that if the condition was preexisting, but the recruit was not aware of it, it's not their fault. Have her request copies of her medical records to bring home. Then take her to a civilian doctor and see if they can find out what's wrong.  It's sad, but not all military doctors are the best or the brightest. Our military deserve the best medical care this country can offer, but that's not what they get.  That's reserved for our President, Congressmen, and such...

Answer 2

yes the term pre-existing comes into play, Since boot-trining might have just aggravated the problem so it showed it's ugly head. She will get diagnosed and treatment, but sorry to say if she cant do her job she will be discharged and i believe she can only get help from VA for 12 months since this isnt a related injury

Answer 3

she will be discharged, under the the code: previously undiagnosed disqualifying condition.  she will not get into trouble for it, but she will receive little if any benefits from the Army.

There is no time limit.. if they decide it was pre existing, they are not obligated in any way shape or form to keep her or cover her treatment.    

Answer 4

fibromyalgia is pain in teh soft tissue--

i don't know of any correlation to stress fratcures