hello
I'm looking for any advice on medical retirement, in particular in relation to the prospect of a future treatment options for a particular health condition.
I have MS and since I was diagnosed I've fully complied with treatment options and have also worked closely with my management to agree lots of reasonable adjustments. I've reduced my working hours and given up seniority but since my diagnosis i have got steadily worse and am now being affected cognitively, with memory and decision making problems and also issues with learning anything new. My biggest problem is fatigue and I spend at least 2 hours in bed every afternoon. I have pain, mobility problems and muscle spasms most days and even a cold can knock me out of action for weeks.
I've discussed retirement with my boss and had an occupational health assessment which has noted all my problems (I've had many occ health assessments since I was diagnosed). Occ health recommended my boss support me to put in an application to retire.
The question is, I'm late forties and have heard talk of others in my position having medical retirement refused because 'there might be a breakthrough in treatments in the future'. Is this a reasonable ground to refuse retirement?
I'm civil service and can only see reference to a medical condition being permanent in the policy. I should mention my neurologist has supported my application and completed a report.
thanks