epilepsy

Currently undergoing a MEB for seizures. Had two seizures a year apart from one another. I’m not sure what the cause of second seizure, but it’s likely due to missing dosing of meds. I’m a 91B mechanic and can still do my job without any accommodations and was wondering if there any possible...

Currently, I’m active duty in the Army; MEB was approved for a diagnosis of Epilepsy. My two seizures happened exactly 13.5 months apart from one another. The timeline of both seizures suggests my seizures may have been provoked due to a range of possible triggers: Sleep depravation...

Nov. 8th my case went to the DAWG. When should i expect to hear back of the results of the DAWG? -----TimeLine---- September 31st i was diagnosed with Epilepsy following an EEG. October 19th I started medication. (as of Nov. 8th there is no change in frequency of seizures) October 25th met...

Hello, I was recently diagnosed with epilepsy and will likely have an MEB. I can still perform my duties as assigned and PT tests, etc. I am a bit over 19 years. Is it best that I apply for retirement before everything becomes official or wait and see how this plays out? Thanks.

I am so happy to have found this forum. I know this question has been asked many times however, in June of 2015 I received a letter advising me that my application had been transferred to the PDBR for adjudication. Earlier this month was the first time I sent an email to check on the status and...

Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to provide. Background: I am a 15 year active duty officer with 10 years enlisted experience and 5 years commissioned. I am stationed on a submarine and we were on deployment in January when I had a major seizure resulting in me being medevaced...

Hi, So my MEB was initiated with the wrong diagnosis. My POC says don't worry about it, everything will be corrected during my appointments. I am in a recruiting position so I am not near an Army installation. The nearest base is an hour away. The doctor wrote that my neurologist...