I have written to the Navy requesting a copy of the "updated" policy. This is potentially a "big deal" but, until we see the policy/directive, it is hard to know. I am hopeful, but, we will have to wait to see. Will post more when I know more.
@Jason Perry ,
I was told that the Navy has been adhering to this policy for the last 3-4 months. If you need a solid POC I have one. He is a Navy JAG who worked closely with the person who "fathered" the policy statement.
Overall, from his perspective, it helps those facing OTH (which I though 10 USC 1177 did), but maybe, just maybe, it will allow those facing both general, under honorable conditions, and OTH receive the same treatment. Would love to address this offline.
After 180 days of symptoms, acute adjustment disorder is considered chronic. Chronic Adjustment Disorder is compensable.
In my opinion, adsep would be halted and the condition would be evaluated. Acute Adjustment Disorder is a diagnosis that should be only given temporarily. Temporary mental illness should not be a reason to administratively separate a service member.
The symptoms that are related to it are common in many other BH diagnosis.
So say you are found fit (http://www.pebforum.com/site/threads/peb-finding-fit.39981/) and you have to screen for assignment and are subs; does this mean if they associate my mental health with not being conducive to naval service they'd have to IDES for that vice ADSEP?
My PEB fit results were based on severe stenosis at the cervical spine on 2 levels.