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    MEB Process for PTSD and MDD

    Good Morning Everyone, First time poster and need some insight on what to expect going forward. I am active duty Air Force and have been in for 12 years. I've suffered from depression over the years and last year, it got the best of me. I self harmed, became an alcoholic, attempted to self...
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    MEB/IPEB Timeline

    Good Afternoon, I hadn't seen anything recent with my referred condition, so I wanted to post my timeline and journey in case anyone is going through the same thing! Referred Condition: Psoriasis w/ Biologics (12 months usage). Originally started on Humira by off base provider but moved to...
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    AD PTSD/MDD Hurlburt/NAS Pensacola (GSU) Timeline

    Currently Stationed at NAS Pensacola, Hurburt Field PEBLO is my POC. Figured I would finally add my timeline to compare with others! PTSD/MDD/TMJ Diagnosis/Treatment - September 2023 Local AMRO Board/Code 37/ NARSUM - Jan 2025 CIS – Feb 12 IRLILO - between these dates at some point First...
  4. unknown_user

    Question About Reevaluation While on TDRL – Will I Be Placed on PDRL?

    Hey everyone, I was placed on TDRL with the following ratings on my AF Form 356 last September for: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): 70% DoD (Not marked as Permanent & Stable) Chronic Knee Pain: 30% DoD (Marked as Permanent & Stable) Total DoD Rating: 80% My reevaluation is scheduled for...
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    4 years AD - Medboard / language barrier

    I'm still learning English and I find myself lost with some terms. I have 4 years of Active Duty and was referred to MEDBOARD. I have some questions, can you help me please? 1 - I have less than 20 years of active duty, if I am considered above 30% by the PEB, what is the difference between...
  6. unknown_user

    VA paperwork done, but I still have questions

    So two months ago I finished my last VA appointment and I finally got the paperwork for the mental health portion of the VA appointment I had. It supports 70 percent from what the doctor selected. I did claim PTSD but the doctor said I did not meet one of the criteria to be diagnosed with it. As...
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    How do they determine the rating.

    Good morning to all, Can someone guide me on how they determine the rating for mental health. I thought I was being MED boarded for PTSD, but it's for MDD. Long question is, if my they rate me for MDD at 50%, do they even look at the PTSD. I just don't understand how they rate mental health...
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    Navy Jacksonville Timeline

    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...
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    70/100 TDRL Puzzled by IPEB reasoning - Need sanity check.

    Few questions I am being booted for PTSD/MDD with Ulcerative Colitis as a cherry on top. I am a little puzzled at the fact that I am placed on TDRL (I do understand most MH cases go the) but the verbiage of my NARSUM and even IPEB remarks is that the condition isnt going to improve (stable)...
  10. Nixus24

    MDD and Antipsychotics

    Hello, I am AD Army. I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder(MDD) recurrent moderate, and I am also taking Olazapine (antipsychotic). My therapist told me that I would need to wait 6 months with my “high risk profile” before she can recommend me for MEB. Is there any other way I can...
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    Anyone try Deep TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)?

    I’m my third week into TMS treatment. Not seeing any major improvements, but noticed my palms and bottom of my feet burn/ache. Still have major brain fog. Any similar experiences or success stories?
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    Just starting process of med board would like some advice.

    Hello everyone, I’m new to this page and forum but I have been reading a bunch of different post to get a feel for what everybody else is going through and I think my situation is not much different. I am in the Air Force and have been for about 3 years and 6 months. I’ve been seeking mental...
  13. Pricegoudaprice

    Admin Sep for mental health?

    Greetings all, I’m being recommended for a 2nd Limdu for MDD. I’ve been on a list of medications, have not missed an appointment and do everything as required. My psychiatrist changed my diagnosis to adjustment disorder a couple months ago and it seems my therapist and psychiatrist are in...
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    FPEB withholds adjudication until further MH assesment

    I recently had my FPEB via conference call. The va diagnosed me with adjustment disorder and gave me 30% for it . The Only MH dx the AF boarded me for was hypersomnia, they claimed it was not currently unfitting because it was controlled by meds, which it is not. My appeal stated that the...
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    JBSA Lackland Timeline

    10 Years in active duty. Feb 2016 Initial mental health issue arises Mar 2016 Get seen for a month at mental health facility Apr 2016 Mental health provider says SGA is going to suggest MEB May 2016 Second Hospitalization for 1 month, no MEB yet Jun 2016 Mental health provider rights my...
  16. carrieem

    Finally... My package is at the VA

    Yesterday my PEBLO told me that in my update it said something along the lines of "notification to be sent". I called the VA (multiple times :oops:) And found out that they received my package on Monday the 12th. I'm so happy there's movement and it's out of the PEB for now. Now to freak out...
  17. carrieem

    Pre VA Q&A, MDD, Anxiety, & More

    Hey everyone. I'm currently going through the ipeb process. Last I heard two weeks ago was that I am in the pre va stage. I was just looking for some tips or advice to help get through this. Back in February my C&P exams were done. I've read over those and determined what the possible ratings...
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    Major Depressive Disorder EPTS and permanently aggravated

    Originally got referred to MEB for Adjustment Disorder w/Anxious depressed mood, and when trying to get MEB overturned to stay in, it was changed to Major Depressive disorder. The NARSUM said EPTS but permanently aggravated by service. Does anyone know how that will affect ratings. I don't...
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