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    Rebuttals- Three main categories

    Thank you for explaining the link between diagnosis and the ratings, Jason. John did have the testimony of his neurologist as well as family members, plus records of ED visitations.The way I understand it then, a service member is rated according to 1)diagnosis (hence it was important that...
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    Rebuttals- Three main categories

    By evidence you mean results of medical tests? If the military relies solely on tests to make a determination, this would only ensure that many vets are deprived of their proper ratings, because quite a lot of seizure activity are not captured on EEGs at all. It depends where the seizures were...
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    How long do you wait for formal board?

    ACX, my friend had 3 weeks to gather new evidence, and he's just been to FPEB. But he's USAF though, if that's any help. And the result was all for nothing. But please read my post on "Rebuttals- Three main categories". I hope you have more luck than my friend.
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    Rebuttals- Three main categories

    Thanks for the prompt reply, Jason. The scenario basically was, John (my friend) was given the scary scenario of 20% which at 14 year's service is a payout (as I understand it). I am not sure what was waived, as he is on his way home as I type this. I will clarify this later. I understand...
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    Rebuttals- Three main categories

    Jason, I want to clarify about your statement "If you disagree with the Formal Physical Evaluation Board's findings you will have the opportunity to submit additional material up until the Army makes its final decision". My friend has just been to FPEB to appeal his 30% ratings for petit mal...
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    MEB for epilepsy but the symptoms are not epilepsy

    Floor Flopper, I would not dismiss epilepsy yet as the cause of your condition. A close friend of mine was also diagnosed as epilepsy, although believe it or not, his original diagnosis was a cardiac condition called Sick Sinus Syndrome that affected his heart to the point that it stops for a...
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    Lexapro

    This thread is over a year old, but for the benefits of someone else who may be having problems with Lexapro, I am posting this reply. As a Psych. clinician, I am perhaps more qualified to post an opinion. Lexapro is a very good drug for depression, it will lift your mood significantly if that...
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    Update on Army policy on TDRL placement

    Thank you for your reply. I guess it's another case of "sit and wait" like most of you guys. The waiting is frustrating though.
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    Update on Army policy on TDRL placement

    Hello everyone. I'm new here and trying to help a loved one who is going through the retirement process. My question is: does epilepsy (Seizure disorder) automatically get TDRL? I would have thought that once you have epilepsy, regular seizure occurrences for over a year, the condition will not...
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