ptsd

  1. J

    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...
  2. E

    18 years Active Duty possible Chrohn's candidate for WTU and MEB

    Good Afternoon I have 18 years active Army and currently am stationed in Germany. For the past 4 years I have had Gastro issues that have been Documented. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Chronic Proctitis, Gastritis, Chrohns Disease, and Encopresis not due to a substance or known physiological...
  3. A

    Just at the beginning and already concerned...

    I'm AD AF with about 6 years TIS. I was anticipating a med board and the process has just started. I got a call from my PEBLO Apr 3 that basically said the process was starting and I'd have to notify her of any leave and couldn't go TDY. Apr 6 My profile was changed from temporary to a code 37...
  4. D

    MST MEDBOARD

    Hello , I've only been in the navy for 16 months but I was sexually assaulted at my first command and was just put on a medboard for PTSD and major deppresive disorder , I Had a suicidal attempt Back in February, because I am an MA and I'm not allowed to arm up I can no longer do my job. I also...
  5. H

    PTSD And then some

    I am a 17 year guard member. Joined in 2000. I have 10 years of AGR and deployment service. I was sexualy assaulted in 2003 at an AT, and again in 2007 while I was traveling with a pre mob team. I kept it a secret until 2012. Around 2010 I started to see my primary care giver for anxiety and...
  6. Travelerusa40

    Total Service Connected Disability, Permanent in Nature?

    Question: #1) Am I P&T? #2) Will I get Re-Evaluated for my PTSD? I got out of service in Jun of 2013 with a PTSD Rating of 100% alone and other conditions that rated up to 90% combined. I was PDL. My Final Rating Decision awarded me Benefits: Dependent Educational Assistance (DEA) Chapter 35...
  7. L

    Burning seamen syn., PTSD, Bipolar 2, bur Sleep Apnea

    Hello all, Hope you're all having a wonderfully crappy day. I am currently enjoying all my time working with the VA and DoD, as one would expect of course. Just wanted to give a quick thanks to all of those who have fought for us to have these luxuries, no matter how good or bad they may seem...
  8. I

    Depressive Disorder related to medical Condition(Chronic Pain) 10% or 30%?

    In my Exam notes it has an X on: Occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress, or; symptoms controlled by continuous medication.... Which I understand to...
  9. B

    Rejected P3 profile. need advice

    Last week my doc diagnosed me with PTSD and adjustment disorder. He wrote a P3 profile for the PTSD and recommended me for the MEB. The PTSD he says was from childhood related to some sexual abuse. The profile was kicked back because someone up top said that the PTSD is not service connected. I...
  10. G

    Where do I file? ADRB/APDRB/ABCMR/ARBA

    I was many of the thousands that got chaptered under personality disorder when it should have been for PTSD. (see report https://www.law.yale.edu/system/files/documents/pdf/Clinics/VLSC_CastingTroopsAside.pdf) I am so confused at where I am supposed to file!!!! Has anyone else been through...
  11. S

    Ptsd rating???

    Hi, new here but been trying to read up. My husband is national guard. Got out reenlisted last year. OEF 11-12. He's suffered with depression and alcohol/drug abuse since returning. Finally got into SUDS program over the summer and doing slightly better. Decided to file for compensation since he...
  12. S

    Waiting to be rated or not

    Hi. My husband is a sgt in the laang. He spent a year in Afghanistan and sustained an injury to his wrist and also recently diagnosed with ptsd. He got out of the guard last year then got back in a few months later. He also recently sought treatment for his alcohol problems through the SUDS...
  13. T

    VA vs DOD 50% TDRL

    I had a quick question, hopefully somebody has come across this. The writeup for my PTSD C&P exam lines up to 30%. I know DOD is supposed to rate me 50% and place me on TDRL. My question is if DOD does 50% TDRL, will the VA also rate me at 50%? I'd actually rather get 30% PDRL but I doubt that's...
  14. H

    Time line / Outcome of a Petition for Relief

    Does any one know the time line for a Petition for Relief? Mine was submitted 16 Sept 2016. And does anyone know what the trend for outcomes is looking like? I was found 20% DOD and 100% VA. The Board stated that they believed the Mental Health conditions were due to my Diabetes and medication...
  15. Jason Perry

    NYT Article: A General’s New Mission: Leading a Charge Against PTSD

    From the NY TIMES: "A General’s New Mission: Leading a Charge Against PTSD By DIONNE SEARCEY OCT. 7, 2016 STUTTGART, Germany — It might have been the 2,000 pound bomb that dropped near him in Afghanistan, killing several comrades. Or maybe it was the helicopter crash he managed to survive. It...
  16. OTreeNSMChange

    Command Witholding Personal Firearms

    Question for any legal experts out there. I've been suffering from PTSD for the past 7 years and finally sought out treatment in 2014. Attended both SARP and OASIS back to back after some speed bumps with the UCMJ. My firearms were confiscated by Base Police during a pending investigation and...
  17. rajeev2liz

    NARSUM Today

    Hello all, I just got my NARSUM today with 3 unfitting conditon PTSD, Sleep Disorder and Herniated Disc my question is when this goes to the PEB for review do they only look at the NARSUM only to make there decsion since from my understanding its a summary for my medical record or would they...
  18. T

    Intro - Just starting this process

    Hey everyone. Awesome stuff here. I've been on it all night. I just had my profile initiated for ptsd this morning and already got an email from my peblo this afternoon. I'm being boarded for ptsd + others. I'm in Kaisetslautern, Germany so I'll definitely contribute to the timeline thread...
  19. rajeev2liz

    The process

    Ok I was told by my Psychologist my condition would require me getting med boarded that I should think about medical retirement so she went ahead and build my packet and then submitted it to the panel on the 15 June 2016. On the 21 June 2016 They called me verified some admin data and inform me...
  20. M

    Army diagnosed as PTSD VA diagnosing as MDD

    Hi long time lurker first time poster. I received my NARSUM this week and according to the Army they are Med boarding me for PTSD. In the VA C&P Exam they are saying I have MDD because there is no evidence of the Traumatic Event ( my PTSD is from abuse I received from my husband who was...
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