ptsd

This is an important article from the NY Times: "What if PTSD Is More Physical Than Psychological?" http://nyti.ms/1TZ2Te1 "A new study supports what a small group of military researchers has suspected for decades: that modern warfare destroys the brain. By ROBERT F. WORTH JUNE 10, 2016: "In...

I recently medically retired due to PTSD. To make a long story short, In the process of watching TCN's on my base in a combat zone, one of the TCN's started to get hostile and used a drill to try and pin me against the wall and cause harm. I talked my way out of the situation and managed to...

Hello, Just wanted to share I was recently found unfit due to PTSD,combat related at 70% I was med boarded in September 2015 and received IPEB results in April but took 3 weeks for them to correct to combat related.Being placed on TDRL and will have a 6 month revaluation. Thanks to PEB forum...

Diagnosed with PTSD and medicated at Bragg after deployment but somehow no paperwork on it is "in the system". I've been on zoloft and mini press for over a year here at Fort Sill prescribed by regular PCM doctor for PTSD. Finally started MEB for airborne injury to foot, ankle, and PTSD. But...

According to my mental health PCM, I was originally being boarded for Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features, PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, and Insomnia. (I'm USAF by the way) My NARSUM states that I only have Major Depressive Disorder, Severe, Recurrent (unfitting/severe), Social Anxiety...

I've been using the resources on this site for a little over 2yrs now and figured that if at least one person could benefit from what I post here that would be great. Reevaluated at Ft. Bragg and records sent to PEB National Capital Region, VA. 03 March 2016-Notified of up-coming Army TDRL...

im going for my 2nd c&p exam in 3yrs for mst/ptsd my pcl scores were 4 and 5 and my gaf scores range from 3 docs 45,55,65. I have 3 diagnois for ptsd from pshygoligist at va. i have troublr getting along with others, no friends have trouble with feelings of love. I isolate from others and...

Hello, In 2013 I went through the MEB/IDES process for PTSD while I was on Active duty in the Army. My process began in May of 2013 and ended in Jan of 2014 (faster than most), by July 8th I had received my findings back from the MEB and by July 10th everything was submitted to the PEB and VA...

I picked up my IPEB findings today and received what I expected with the exception of the combat related determination. My referred conditions were: Panic Disorder w/ Agoraphobia PTSD The Findings list PTSD as a related category 2 Diagnosis, not sure what that means exactly.. So Although I have...

need help for I have 3 medical conditions that does not meet retention standard. My question is how my ptsd meet retention standard when my profile is a S3 for mental health . I have did an IMR process got statement from coworker and my ex doctor who was treating me for ptsd and the IDES doctor...

My husband just received his ratings as 50 / 70. Based on his NARSUM and the way it was written, we were expecting the DOD portion to be at least 70%, as it read verbatim with the 70. His referring condition was PTSD, but he also had approximately 20 other issues listed on the VA side. He also...

So my husband is very concerned and is not getting many answers on his fate. A little back story... He's got 8yrs AD wth the AF and did the Palace Chase for his remaining 2 years left of his AD enlistment to transfer to the Air National Guard serving a minimum of 4 years. He is now past that...

From the Army Times: Senators to Army: Stop misconduct discharges until review is completed A group of lawmakers wants the Army to stop discharging soldiers who have been diagnosed with mental health problems because of their service in Iraq or Afghanistan. The move comes one month after the...

I don't know how I ended up here and I very well may be in the wrong place. I can get wordy, so bare with me as I try to keep this as concise as possible. Quick background in early 2014 I was sexually assaulted (no need for apologies, it sucks but it happened) for a year and a half I was...

I got my response to my SAF appeal & they have blatantly incorrect information. A little background info...... my primary condition is PTSD from sexual assault while deployed. I want/need to have my Fibromyalgia & cubital tunnel listed as primary (Cat 1) so that I won't be returned to duty...

Hi guys, I heard about this website from a friend thats in a ptsd treatment facility with me. SO heres the story. I "supposedly" popped hot for numerous substances back in March. Pot, spice, steroids...it wasnt a random test, my friends wife turned him in after they were in a physical...

Good morning everyone, My first post. I had a recommendation for MEB and an examination occur back in June (I'll update with exact day later), just got my completed MEB package with NARSUM back on Thursday, 03 Dec. I also had a line of duty investigation. Based on command's remarks, I believe...

For some reason my dense head thought that if you put all the information together in a clear format with all of the proper evidence attached that the BCNR would then take action in accordance with the Regulations of the Navy, DoD, and 10 U.S. Code Chapter 61. I was so wrong. I sent my...