Just wanted to post this in the event it might help someone in similar circumstances. I was separated administratively (honorable) five years ago from the Air Force for "adjustment disorder." Immediately upon separating, I filed a claim with the VA for my service-connected disabilities and the VA diagnosed me with Bi-Polar. After several years of on-going treatment by the VA for Bi-Polar, I filed a claim with the Board of Corrections arguing that my separation from the Air Force administratively was an injustice, and I should have been separated medically for Bi-Polar. Here was a timeline of my case:
1/2015- Filed claim with BCMR. Submitted release of medical information with claim. My claim was three years after my discharge but I argued that it was still timely because I wanted to receive ongoing treatment for Bi-Polar before filing a claim and in the alternative, if the Board should find it untimely it is in the interests of justice to excuse the untimeliness because ensuring a correct military record for separated service members outweighs any possible harm of hearing the case untimely. The Board found it was timely.
5/2016- Advisory Opinion received. Agreed with me.
7/2016- Board final order sent to Secretary. Everything approved.
Not sure what happens now as far as how long before I can use Tricare or be issued an ID.
Let me know if you have any questions.
1/2015- Filed claim with BCMR. Submitted release of medical information with claim. My claim was three years after my discharge but I argued that it was still timely because I wanted to receive ongoing treatment for Bi-Polar before filing a claim and in the alternative, if the Board should find it untimely it is in the interests of justice to excuse the untimeliness because ensuring a correct military record for separated service members outweighs any possible harm of hearing the case untimely. The Board found it was timely.
5/2016- Advisory Opinion received. Agreed with me.
7/2016- Board final order sent to Secretary. Everything approved.
Not sure what happens now as far as how long before I can use Tricare or be issued an ID.
Let me know if you have any questions.