depression

At risk of doxxing myself, but ill try to be as detailed as I can, while maintaining anonymity. While on leave I suffered an injury to my hand that was permanently debilitating. Before this injury my Army career was going quite well, but since this injury, due to the nature of how it occurred...

Just curious to know if LOD is necessary to get medboarded. I don’t have profile either but want to go through the process. I only have LOD while I was on basic training for my bilateral stress fracture. I am in Army reserve and currently 90% VA disability for knee, hemorrhoids, IBS, adjustment...

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...

NAS Jacksonville - Naval Hospital Jacksonville LIMDU began- ~ September 2022 Referred to MEB/IDES- February 21 2023 C&P Exams- March 13 - March 27 2023 PEB Findings- July 8 2023 Accepted Findings- July 24 2023 Final Date in Navy- September 29 2023 7 months, 8 days. I tried to drag out my time...

I was recently DQ’d from a deployment this past July due to MH issues. I was put on code 31 profile in July and it expires in November. I have been seeing Mental Health since July and have been put on numerous SSRI’s with no luck. I have clearly stated to my PCM as well as my MH therapist that I...

Hi all! First of all, thank you for taking your time to read through this post. I would really appreciate any input to my situation. TL;DR: New Army AD 2LT with history of chronic knee pain and recent fibromyalgia diagnosis. PCM puts me back in training for "treatment" despite previously noting...

(DSM-5 Criteria): The veteran’s current presentation is consistent with diagnoses of Insomnia Disorder, Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate, Generalized anxiety disorder, and Panic disorder. Level of psychological distress based on the veteran’s self-report and diagnostic clinical...

I was involved in a fast roping accident where I came very close to losing my life. I need surgery on my feet from the rope raping around my foot somehow and saving my life. I will never fly on a plane, helicopter, etc. Ever again. I am an infantryman, and that is my MOS. I told the therapist I...

It seems like I will probably be medically discharged in approx. 6 months with 18 1/2 years active from AGR (USAR) for depression. Currently in MEB only a few appointments left. I'm 57 y/o and have 30+ years total service and 7,500+ retirement points. If I were TPU I would be able to decline...

I was command directed into the LDES to get me out as quickly as possible. I didn't see any recent post for people doing the LDES route so I figured I'd post mine for other people like me with terrible anxiety that just want to know what to expect. Will update as I receive developments. 19 Feb...

Hello, I just received word today about my MEB starting. I was disqualified for continued military service during the IRILO stage. I was given an LOD for my Ulcerative Colitis and Major Depressive Disorder while on active duty orders (I'm a Reservist). I am currently taking Remicade (for my...

So this post is probably going to be unorganized. I’ve been on here for a few months reading a lot, and finally decided to reach out for some input on my situation. Any help at all would be appreciated! I have only been in the Navy for 2 years now, and honestly have had a great intro into the...

Hello All. This is my first post so I’m sorry if I’m asking questions that have already been addressed in other threads. I started receiving treatment this past January which, ultimately, led me to a PTSD diagnoses. My new psychiatrist is suggesting that my symptoms may have originally started...

So I am more than likely going to be referred to a PEB here soon for chronic migraines. With that said, it looks like if my case gets sent to a PEB they will evaluate more than just what I’m being boarded for. Is this correct? I also have sleep apnea (with CPAP), depression, and anxiety. What is...

So I am in Limdu for Severe and chronic Migraines, I miss 3-5 days of work per week and every thing is documented through my neurologist. I get 2-3 migraines a week typically lasting over 40 hours.I have been on every abortive medication almost and on top of that have a preventative medication...

Hi All, Here's my situation. I'm an E6 in the North Carolina National Guard. I have never deployed as a Soldier with the Guard. I have worked as an AGR Recruiter (Title 32) from 2013-2015 and also 2016-2018. I left RRB both times due to Depression / Anxiety. The last time before I left I...

Here's my list of valid claims. All have documents, only 2 were pre existing my PEBLO told me to go ahead and claim them to see if service aggravation can be claimed for them I'm still waiting on ratings but once I have them I will update this. MEB REFERRED- Bilateral Coxalgia s/p left...

Hello everyone, I will try to keep this as simple as possible. I was discharged from the Army with an RE Code 3, Separation Code JFV, and an Honorable Discharge back in January, 2012. Adjustment disorder with depressed mood. I have finally found an Air National Guard recruiter that actually...

Hi Everyone, I’m going through the Navy/IDES process. MED Board done. C&Ps done. Im reading as much as I can on this Forum, but perhaps someone could offer some assistance on this question: I was PEB’d for: 1).Lower Back Pain, Degenerative Disk Disease, Lumbar Spondylosis 2).Chronic Headaches...

I was just told that I'm going through an IRILO for Major Depressive disorder because I've been on a profile for more that 365 days. I've been hospitalized for mental health 3 different times totaling 3 months. I told my PCM and commander I'm able to do my job because I really wanted to stay in...