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BD is Bipolar Disorder. A brain/chemical condition causing cycles of mania/depression lasting days to weeks. It is treated primarily by medication and therapy. BPD is Borderline Personality Disorder. A pattern of thinking and feeling that causes emotional dysregulation and mood shifts within...

Did they ever add or consider those multiple bulging discs? I recently looked at my ortho report and discovered I have 5 bulging disc. 3 minimal, 1 central, and one large diffuse bulge. My PCM keeps telling me its normal... but I would think with DDD, Spinal stenosis, retrolisthesis, dehydrated...

Who is the IDES counsel? Do I get the opportunity to meet with them after they have decided full MEB? Or is that someone I can contact before my NARSUM gets routed? I have asked my provider and my PEBLO to allow me to view my NARSUM for accuracy and they told me no.

Hi! Do you still have references regarding private counsel?? I could really use some help.

Did you ever get to include the additional information?

where did you access that information? my MTF has been very non-communicative about what is going on in my MEB. I do know that it hasn't been sent to AFPC yet because I just completed the CIS portion. I don't anticipate them being very open with me though.

Am I entitled to review my NARSUM for corrections before it is sent to the MEB? My MH provider has restricted it and I believe it is because she knows there are errors that she doesn't want me to have the opportunity to correct. I would like the chance to review it beforehand so that I don't...

I am currently dealing with this. Perhaps you could provide some insight? Base MH diagnosed me with BPD (during a severe depressive episode following a lot of stressful/traumatic events and 3 weeks of insomnia) and despite 5 off base providers diagnosing Bipolar 2 and being on lithium with...

How would that work for someone who is found unfit due to mental health (Bipolar) and is taking lithium... but also has degenerative spine conditions? As far as TDRL vs PDRL

Hello everyone, I'm currently active duty in the MEB/IRILO process. My situation is complex and I'd really appreciate some insight/ advice. My major issue began last year with severe depression, insomnia, and suicidal ideation/intent-- which led to three hospitalizations. Civilian providers...

It's been a unique situation for sure. Can I direct message you?

Was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 last September and have been on lithium ever since. Base MH diagnosed me with BPD (without formal evaluation Or ruling out other diagnosis) and refuses to do an ethical differential diagnostic evaluation. Commander voted to retain me despite me being out for over 115...