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Thank you everyone for the additional information.

I just received notice from the Air Force that my case is continuing to MEB / IPEB. Does anyone know if it can or should be delayed due to a family pregnancy? My wife is about 7 weeks and we haven't really told anyone yet. Obviously, the stress of separation on top of a pregnancy will weigh on...

My derm just prescribed me Skyrizi and they work at an Army medical hospital (I am active duty Air Force). Do you have a military PCM or derm you could ask to try and get your prescription?

What a mess. Thank you everyone for sharing. Is this any different for people who are have majority of their Guard time as AGR? No one is talking about LOD for me. All of my injuries have (basically) occurred while on AGR. Certainly all my treatment has, from 2019 to now.

Is it normal for the NARSUM to be completed so early in the process? I thought the NARSUM and commanders statements came after VA exams? Also, are any of your injuries combat related? If so, has that been indicated anywhere for you?

How have things turned out for you? Having the two combined into one C&P is probably not a great sign, but hopefully they separated them for you?

I have been diagnosed with both PTSD and IH. For IH, I was on the same medications as the OP until I just moved to a new drug, Xywav. Are these conditions going to be combined within one mental health rating? That would be hugely disappointing. My doctor said he could not rule out Narcolepsy...

I've been DNIF for about 7 months. Previously dnif for 12 months. I'm non-deployable as well. I am technically Air National Guard. I believe the instructions and guidance are likely the same for active and reserve Air Force.

Thanks for sharing this information. Its very helpful. During this appeal process trying to get the record straight, are you still on active duty? If so, what job do they have you doing?

One of my providers is suggesting we move to a MRDP. She is a psychologist and suggests I ask another provider such as my psychiatrist, flight surgeon or physical med doctors to initiate the MRDP. She says its usually more appropriate coming from a psychiatrist for mental health than from her...

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the advice on a private attorney. How did you find one? How much did they charge? My providers are starting to talk about "decision points" and we're all weighing what to do. On one hand, starting the med board now will help me move on with my life. On the other...

I am full time AGR in the Air National Guard. After 16 years time in service I'm about to toss in the towel. I've been fighting medical issues for at least three years now. I have several diagnosis that will likely be found unfitting. I was looking for some advice and suggestions. Specifically...

I'm grateful for your help so far. This week I accepted an SSRI for my anxiety quick has basically put my flying career on hold. I have a few more medical appointments and interventions over the next few weeks for various problems. As I navigate those, I'm going to try and figure out how (or...

Wow thanks for the great write up. My MH provider this week listed my condition as adjustment disorder. This was what she told me when I pressed her for it, after I told her I was still weighing if I should take the SSBI. I don't think she'll put this in as a Code 37 yet. I wonder if I...

Thank you for the great insight and suggestions. I was DNIF for 11 months until the beginning of this year. I got back into the jet and have been flying for 9 months. As I go DNIF again, the one year profile timer would presumably have reset and I could wait another year. Everyone wants me to...

Any updates? I am a pilot in a similar situation. The physiatrist suggested Zoloft, which apparently can be taken for 6 months and then you have the option to pursue a waiver to get back to flying. I'm considering that I might not want to go back to fly. I was DNIF for a year in 2020, jumped...

I am currently on my third year serving as an AGR in the ANG. I had 12 years of prior AD service. My injuries, both physical and mental, have clear and documented ties to my military service. I'm also a pilot. I spent just under a year DNIF / medical down until trying flying again. About a year...

I'm sorry to belabor this point but my wife's C&P exam is tomorrow. We are a little behind on educating ourselves. Our concerns were raised after reading the gouge description at this website: http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/service-connected.html This quick read makes reference to...

I will be getting an MRI of my injury Friday. My physical therapist is pretty sure I have a torn ligament in my neck, specifically a torn alar ligament. If true it would be pretty unlikely I'll be able to continue in my current line of work, if in the military at all.

My wife thought this sounded "too good to be true." Is this guidance for the discussion of DOD Disability rating? My wife is already separated, so my question was regarding her VA Disability rating. What we're reading online seems to indicate the VA can consider conditions pre-existing and...