So, I just got a notice that after my first PEB after being on TDRL for 3.75 years I was found to be unfit to return to duty and my rating is going from 70% to 10% with just separation. It was never my wish to be separated to begin with, I just accepted my Doc's opinion, he thought that it would make me better (didn't really work). What I don't get is how my rating is changing so much, and why they decided not to let my 5 years of TDRL finish. The Doc that did my PEB a few months ago called me and said that she was going to recommend that I be placed on permanent retirement, but I guess the medical board had a different opinion for some reason. I have been going to the VA for care, all mental stuff mostly, once a week to once every other week. Ive been on every med you could imagine for this stuff, but none seem to really help. Aside from my problems, now I am worried about what this all means. I know that I will lose the Tricare, which is huge for me because I am still using GI in school with no alternative, I also have a wife and baby that use the insurance too. I guess my real question is what should I do, I sent in the paperwork to appeal the decision, but I dont know if I should get a lawyer or what. I just feel like they are trying to sweep me under the rug here kinda, if anything my condition has worsened 10x since getting out of the Navy. At least then I had a purpose in life I guess, now its a little harder to be positive. With all of this stuff going on, and of course I find this out on a Friday afternoon when everything is closed and I can not talk to anyone about what is happening. Any advice would be much appreciated. P.S. I checked the box that says that i want to appeal the PEBs decision and if they do not accept then I request a formal hearing option. I hope that was correct, if not I should be able to re-email them, right? I know I posted this somewhere else, I just thought this might be the right place instead, sorry if that I am using this worng.
Thank you in advance for helping me out guys, I am really having a time right now.
Thank you in advance for helping me out guys, I am really having a time right now.