anxiety

After years of going to mental health and trying to figure out what is wrong with me, I have been diagnosed with Bipolar by 2 civilians’ psychologist and my Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Military Psychologist doesn’t think I’m bipolar or he doesn’t have enough information yet to diagnose...

Here's what I have so far, and maybe some folks can shed some light on whether this is standard or not. I'm still trying to figure out this process and what I can expect moving forward. I have a myriad of mental and physical health issues, sad to say, and was submitted to AMRO for some physical...

I am currently requesting a PEB (active duty Marine with 16 yos) and was wondering what are other “referred conditions” that are beneficial to being found unfit. I’ve had bilateral shoulder surgery, suffer from PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, have migraines, and I am working...

Was DQ’d from deployment and put on a 31 code profile due to MH reasons. Was told by MH and PCM that I need to be in treatment for an extended period of time to be considered for a MEB. How long do they do treatment before they start the MEB process? I’ve heard 6-12 months from the time they...

I was recently DQ’d from a deployment this past July due to MH issues. I was put on code 31 profile in July and it expires in November. I have been seeing Mental Health since July and have been put on numerous SSRI’s with no luck. I have clearly stated to my PCM as well as my MH therapist that I...

First time posting here but have been a frequent lurker for the past 4 months. I first want to start off with a bit of background for some context on my conditions. While serving as a GEOINT Imagery Analyst in South Korea I underwent oral surgery to remove a tooth from my lower right jaw. The...

Hey all, so I'm likely facing an MEB at some point from anxiety disorder and depression, was recently involuntary placed at inpatient ward. Anyhow, question being; my anxiety disorder took over sometime ago and makes me very unfunctional @ work and home. Psychiatrist recently started me on...

I'll preface this by saying I did 9 years 6 months Active Duty Air Force, and I'm in the Air National Guard now. Coming up on 13 total years of service in November. I was recently rated 100% P&T by the VA for things that I had while on duty (non-anxiety related) I'm being considered for a MEB...

Hi, I just recently completed the MEB phase of IDES and I have Ankylosing Spondylitis, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression all documented in my med records. My BN CDR who I see in passing maybe once each week, asked my immediate supervisor to fill in the CDR Eval form (because he admitted that he...

I was involved in a fast roping accident where I came very close to losing my life. I need surgery on my feet from the rope raping around my foot somehow and saving my life. I will never fly on a plane, helicopter, etc. Ever again. I am an infantryman, and that is my MOS. I told the therapist I...

Hello! I'm currently active duty 3 yrs SRA USAF. I've been to 6 inpatient hospitals 1 outpatient/ all diagnosed PTSD MDD / over 110 days in treatment On base provider has only diagnosed BPD recently changed to BPD and Anxiety unspecified. They've already pushed hard for an administrative...

I’m so grateful for this forum and all the amazing ppl on here that are assisting/mentoring others through hard uncertain times. Hopefully the below info helps someone. Jan 21: Applied for regular (20.7 yrs) Air Force retirement, and got approved, received retirement orders. 3 Feb 21...

I was command directed into the LDES to get me out as quickly as possible. I didn't see any recent post for people doing the LDES route so I figured I'd post mine for other people like me with terrible anxiety that just want to know what to expect. Will update as I receive developments. 19 Feb...

Hello everyone, A bit of background.. I am 5 years active duty Air Force and began seeing mental health around the tail end of September 2020. I initially went in for very bad anxiety (panic attacks, obsessive thinking, inability to focus, etc.) After bouncing me around two or three...

I'm on a Med Board for a mental health condition, that really embarrassing. But it's caused other issues that I've been diagnosed with, such as anxiety, depression, and OCD. I was wondering, could the VA deny my condition(s) as not being service related, even if they were all diagnosed in...

Hello All. This is my first post so I’m sorry if I’m asking questions that have already been addressed in other threads. I started receiving treatment this past January which, ultimately, led me to a PTSD diagnoses. My new psychiatrist is suggesting that my symptoms may have originally started...

I have been diagnosed with Anxiety, OCD, and BP II. I just did my NARSUM two weeks ago and Mental Health submitted everything last Thursday. Anyone go through something similar? If so, could you share timeline/ratings you were given? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, new to the forum so any apologies if this isn’t how it works. Long story short, I’m rated for a mental Heath condition and in 2017 I submitted a claim for IBS secondary to my disability. I was awarded service connected for chronic diarrhea but 0% because they couldn’t determine an...

Hi there. I am currently active duty in the Navy. I was sea duty then was transfered to shore duty on limdu orders, now i have been put on a med board. My background: Im currenlty in the beginning process of my medical board. I was recommended for a medical board with "Major Depression" and...

So I am more than likely going to be referred to a PEB here soon for chronic migraines. With that said, it looks like if my case gets sent to a PEB they will evaluate more than just what I’m being boarded for. Is this correct? I also have sleep apnea (with CPAP), depression, and anxiety. What is...