FFI: To Down PES Further,Get Stronger Worded Specialist Memo

KungPaoChicken SG

Hi, I'm currently Pes C9L3, storeman(GE), pending overseas posting to thailand/taiwan.

I downgraded my pes status from pes B1L1 due to degenerate disc disease L5S1 with annular tear and no nerve stenosis.

I got posted to Kranji Camp 2, HQ supply, and was unfortunately allocated into EOP pending overseas posting.

Currently I am attached to MINDEF as a storeman tentatively to the end of december.

Previously I was in tekong, and specialist wrote a letter to recommend me for downgrading of pes status, thus became pes C9L3 after POP.

Got posted to Kranji camp HQ supply then I dunno the system there.

Recently just got a letter from my specialist during routine review saying exactly the following:

"To: SAF MO I/C

Re: My identification.

Dear colleague,

"My Name" has a degenerate L5S1 disc with annualar tear diagnosed on MRI scan.

In view of his condition, he should be excused from heavy lifting/carrying loads to avoid worsening progression of his condition. Please take this into consideration especially with regards to his pending assignment for overseas duties.

Regards,

Sign off"

Previously, before I got attached out, I've been to the SAF MO with my previous letter and he said "Now you've down pes, so now what? You're a storeman and thats the end of the story.. I'll just give you 1 day MC to stay home and rest with some medication."

So now my question is that will I definitely fail the overseas FFI and not be posted overseas?

Secondly, I want to ask if through this new letter I'll be able to be considered for a perm/temp downgrade to probably Pes E1L9 to truly protect my back. To like maybe stay in HQ supply permanently to assist on admin work.

Thanks.

Forbiddensinner SG

Hi, I'm currently Pes C9L3, storeman(GE), pending overseas posting to thailand/taiwan.

I downgraded my pes status from pes B1L1 due to degenerate disc disease L5S1 with annular tear and no nerve stenosis.

I got posted to Kranji Camp 2, HQ supply, and was unfortunately allocated into EOP pending overseas posting.

Currently I am attached to MINDEF as a storeman tentatively to the end of december.

Previously I was in tekong, and specialist wrote a letter to recommend me for downgrading of pes status, thus became pes C9L3 after POP.

Got posted to Kranji camp HQ supply then I dunno the system there.

Recently just got a letter from my specialist during routine review saying exactly the following:

"To: SAF MO I/C

Re: My identification.

Dear colleague,

"My Name" has a degenerate L5S1 disc with annualar tear diagnosed on MRI scan.

Regards,

Sign off"

So now my question is that will I definitely fail the overseas FFI and not be posted overseas?

Thanks.

Definitely fail: No.

Definitely down pes to E: No.

If your MO does not help push things up to medical board for review, and is going to say the same things to you again, your PES is going to stay there.

Look on the bright side, Taiwan in particular is a very fun place. If you get posted to Thailand, try to avoid some of the night-life activities ~~ use a condom if you get involved in those stuffs, you know what I am talking about.

You will have a pay around twice or more of your current pay, so feel free to spend during the weekend.

Touchwood, lets say you really get posted overseas with your current PES, then you must learn to protect yourself and get others to help you out do your stuff.

KungPaoChicken SG

Last few days I got called to clear one of the offices of its cupboards and drawers down the hill to my store.

Its by order somemore, I can't defy it.

If I were to fly overseas, I'll be manning a warehouse, rather than a store.

At this rate my spine confirm dunnid to recover.

But I have lot of outstanding medical appointments like physio and even more follow-ups as well.

Will those increase my chances of failing the overseas FFI?

Forbiddensinner SG

Last few days I got called to clear one of the offices of its cupboards and drawers down the hill to my store.

Its by order somemore, I can't defy it.

If I were to fly overseas, I'll be manning a warehouse, rather than a store.

At this rate my spine confirm dunnid to recover.

But I have lot of outstanding medical appointments like physio and even more follow-ups as well.

Will those increase my chances of failing the overseas FFI?

Rather than saying that you will fail the FFI, it is likely that you cannot complete the FFI due to all these appointments and checkouts, so you will not be able to go overseas. Which is a good thing I guess.

Pure Emptiness SG

Threadstarter u get excuse heavy load from MO lor so even if u post to Taiwan also cannot carry heavy stuff. Protect ur back le.

Back problems easy get excuse heavy load.

Get a strongly worded specialist letter to fail the FFI also can.

KungPaoChicken SG

Threadstarter u get excuse heavy load from MO lor so even if u post to Taiwan also cannot carry heavy stuff. Protect ur back le.

Back problems easy get excuse heavy load.

Get a strongly worded specialist letter to fail the FFI also can.

My new specialist letter not strong-worded enough?

Now I have problem walking normally already sia..

My left sciatica is getting worse after clearing the office.

Still not strong enough to fail FFI ar?

My next appointment is on Feb 2011..

Desmondho12345 SG

ultimately is up to medical board MO to decide your fate. Usually is a Major and above.

tarutaru SG

actually which specialist you see also play a part, some specialist more easier to get recommendation for downgrade, so these type of specialist the medical board is quite hesitate to downgrade.