bipolar disorder

I'm nearing the end of my process as all I am now waiting for is a decision from the 16th AF CC and for orders, which i've been told should be just around the corner. That said, I thought I'd post my final timeline here for others to see. I am being dual-processed for a minor, non-misconduct...

Hello, i am an Army Reserve Officer. I saw a civilian psychiatrist 2 years ago for irritability and just moodiness in general. I only went because my wife and I were having issues communicating and I thought the irritability might be making it more difficult. It’s never affected my work or my...

23 Apr 24 - Diagnosed Bipolar II after inpatient hospitalization/ AMRO referral 23 Apr 24 - code AAC 37/ DAV 42 applied 01 May 24 - My mental health team concurred and diagnosed me with BPD / which stalled the AMRO process 11 May 24 - Second inpatient hospitalization for SI & Inpatient Dr...

New here and I'm very confused about MEB timelines based on other forums I'm reading. The flight doc managing my case referred my case 2-3 months ago and this past drill the NGB (National Guard Bureau) requested more documents after receiving my initial package. My flight doc says I could be...

Hello, I started the MEB process about a month and a half ago. Prior to that I had a visit to an outpatient program where I was noted to be manic and was admitted to an inpatient facility and placed on mood stabilizers and anti-psychotics which helped a lot. during my 18 days there, I was...

Hi all! So I've been creeping around these threads and finally figured I'd post my own timeline so far. My MEB is for Bipolar II and PTSD as the primary conditions among other things claimed. 08/15/23 - MH provider (off-base) puts in for MEB 10/18/23 - NARSUM c/w by MH 01/23/24 - CIS (DNR)...

Good afternoon, I went through the MEB process about two years ago (2021), and was found 70% DoD due to MH, and 100% VA. I recently applied for CRSC. My 199 states a few times that my disability is a direct result of Armed conflict. My DBQ letter from the VA states the same. I sent my...

I was medboarded for cyclothymic disorder so that's what I claimed with the VA. Since then, the diagnosis was changed to Bipolar II. The va rating is 90% and the peb rating is 70%. Will filing an additional claim to add Bipolar II bump the VA rating up since it wasn't included with the original...

I've been reading a lot of threads to try to get some insight into the MEB process but I still have so many questions. I was told on Jan 12th 2023 that I was going to be referred to AMRO and on Jan 26th 2023 ACC code 37 was applied. What happens next? should I be expecting the PEBLO to reach...

My husband has been seeing mental health on base since 2016. Our base (AF) recent got a new psychiatrist that my husband had an appointment with. He told him that his medication (zoloft, 200mg) wasn't working anymore and that he needed something different. The psychiatrist made the remark that...

I'm an ADSM. I was recently diagnosed with bipolar II disorder from an off-post provider. My old NCO had the same condition, and he was MEB. I gave my PCM and on post BH Doc my note from my off post provider. My PCM put a request for MEB last week, and I got a call from a MEB doctor today. The...

I’m making this post for my husband. We’ve known he was bp so a few years now and because he was managing decently and afraid of a discharge he never went to a psychiatrist. During his last depressive episode he reached out for help and just got formally diagnosed. He will be put on a...

Hello everyone, I’m looking for a little bit of guidance or maybe insight on my current situation. I went to mental health on base about 3 weeks ago and was referred to the clinic where I had my first appt today. Sir said it seems I show symptoms supporting a Bipolar II disorder along with...

For the past few years I have been seen for "general anxiety disorder." After having a mental breakdown I decided enough was enough and I finally took the time to write down everything that was going on and what my stresses were. I presented this paper to my therapist and was then correctly...

Hello all! So, I've been in this process for a little while for Bipolar 1, and I think I may be getting close to the end. Here is the total timeline so far: - Temporary Profile issued: 21DEC2017 - Perm Profile Issued: 03OCT2019 (California Guard just kept extending the temp profile) - LOD...

Recently my psychiatrist has started the MEB process and I have no idea what to expect. My main question is, how often is bipolar 2 found unfit for duty?

Hello, I found this form after talking with Attorney Perry. I am grateful it exists! I have been in the Air Force for 9 years in August 2021. I am an E5. I experienced SA (sexual assault) while in a hazard duty location in 2013. I have been seeking mental health support since 2019 (on base...

So, I was diagnosed with cyclothymia (Bipolar Type 2’s little brother) and was put on Lamictal. The Psychiatrist who is a Major told me that I’d be put through a MEB because you cannot be on those meds and on Active Duty. She said I would get medical retirement because of that, did she mean...

Good morning all, About two weeks ago, my provider put in for me to be med boarded. It's only my first LIMDU, but due to the diagnosis, he recommends med board and separation. My question is, my Chief is filling out my NonMedical Assessment...How much weight does this assessment really hold...

In March 2017 I was identified, after voluntarily seeking treatment, as bipolar. It is now May 2017 and I've been informed the DAWG has recommended my case for IRILO MEB. Not sure how long it takes from here for having a unwaiverable mental illness, has anyone else gone through this specific...