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    Final Dual-action Timeline (3 years long)

    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...
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    Fraudulent enlistment??

    I need immediate assistance or advice regarding my situation. I started an MEB in 2022 for a mood disorder. Shortly after, my command initiated an admin separation for PT failures. In 2023, I was hospitalized, and in May 2024, the PEB came back with a 90% medical retirement decision, ruling that...
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    Need help - no idea what to do!

    I am looking for advice or insight from anyone who has been in a similar situation or has experience navigating a dual-action case. 7 months ago, I was informed that both my administrative separation and Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) were finalized. My First Sergeant told me that my case had...
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    AD AF BIPOLER MEB Timeline JBSA LACKLAND

    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...
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    Dual Action Processing Timeline?

    I have been in this process for sooo long. For reference: Reason: Bipolar Disorder / Fitness failures Oct 2022: Diagnosed with unfit condition Jan 2023: Code 37/IRILO Notification May 2023: NARSUM complete June 2023: IRILO determination for full MEB Oct 2023: VA C&P Exams Dec 2023: 1st...
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    What is the average timeline for an ANG (Air National Guard) MEB?

    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...
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    Bipolar Type II

    Good evening, I’ve been following these threads for a while and now that I’m in the midst of my MEB I have questions lol. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with Bipolar unspecified. What that means exactly, I don’t know. The whole process of me getting diagnosed was kind of baloney. I was...
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    Conflicting diagnosis

    Im active duty USMC and been in 7.5 years. Has anyone been found unfit for a personality disorder? Or been able to appeal the diagnosis at the FPEB. I have conflicting MH Diagnosis but was only found unfitting for Personality Disorder, not anxiety or depression. I feel like I'm being screwed...
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    Unspecified Mood (affective) disorder

    After years of going to mental health and trying to figure out what is wrong with me, I have been diagnosed with Bipolar by 2 civilians’ psychologist and my Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Military Psychologist doesn’t think I’m bipolar or he doesn’t have enough information yet to diagnose...
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    Bipolar USMC (Medical Evaluation Board)

    After years of going to mental health and trying to figure out what is wrong with me, I have been diagnosed with Bipolar or (unspecified mood (affective) disorder. I was told I would be put on a Medical Evaluation Board but I haven't heard anything; that was a few days ago. My command has been...
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    Diagnosed Bipolar

    I’ve been diagnosed Bipolar 1 from a civilian medical evaluation that was referred out from my current military hospital. The Army BH person I’m dealing with seems to not know anything and it’s leaving me frustrated with a ton of answers. I was prescribed a medicine for my Bipolar and a profile...
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    Unspecified Bipolar Timeline

    Thought I’d share my timeline… I’m currently in a 100% virtual skillbridge so that’s a perk I guess… #waitinggame Code 37 applied: 14 December 22 Sent back CIS: 6 January 23 NARSUM complete: 3 January 23 Package sent to AFPC: 10 January 23 AFPC says full MEB: 13 January 23 PEBLO Brief: 28 Dec...
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    Bi polar / Borderline personality disorder

    I’m in a residential facility and just got diagnosed with the 2 illnesses above. What should I expect? I also have ptsd, anxiety, ocd & mdd
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    IDES current timeline and questions

    Timeline so far Sep 22 diagnosed with bipolar II Jan 6 notified of MEB process through MEB Doc Jan 10 initial counseling with PEBLO Jan 30 Mental Health C&P Feb 1 general C&P Since my MEB has started, it has been going fast. Does anyone have any insight on how fast it will continue down the...
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    MH MEB help

    Referred to MEB for Cyclothymic Disorder Referred to MEB November 2022 All C&P exams completed by 8 Dec 2022 I have yet to hear anything else back. I’ve been seeing the majority of people here receiving their Narsum about a week or two after their C&P exam, and I’m going on week 7 without any...
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    Bipolar II MEB?

    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...
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    Bipolar Current Timeline

    My situation is a little slower than some stories I have read on here. We had issues with the psychiatrist taking two months to type up my medical history, to him being fired weeks later, to the only PEBLO not showing up on my original appointment in July, to her being possibly fired soon as...
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    Impact of getting better during TDRL for Mental Health

    TLDR: Medboarded out the of Navy Dec 2019 for MH, got better, transitioned out of meds and therapy but back to seeing therapist w/o medication. Coming up on 3 year mark and want to know what to anticipate with eventual TDRL re-eval (nothing scheduled yet). Hi folks, thank you for all of your...
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    Bipolar II MedBoard?

    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...
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    Bipolar Disorder and how does it work with the Army

    So i was recently diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder and have been put on lamotrigine which is an anti convlusant. My behavior health specialist tried to send me to the hospital but because i was not suicidal at the time it did not go through. I have a profile that limits my ability to go to the...
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