Anticipating TDRL, could a VARR submission to request PDRL be worth the time and effort?

14 yrs 4 mos-AD-Navy-E6 awaiting original IPEB findings.

Curious if anyone here has attempted to appeal a TDRL finding, appeal it and get PDRL?

From doing the research on this forum, I realize PTSD or mental health conditions usually ‘always’ favor a TDRL decision. However does +6 yrs of continuous mental health care amount to any ammo to declare the conditions stable therefore award a PDRL decision?
 
Maybe you will be able to get the assistance that you need and then come back and finish up your 20 years.

Not a chance with my myopathy condition
 
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So you're getting boarded for myopathy condition or a mental condition?

The following have been referred for MEB and addendums submitted to IPEB from mupltiple specialist’s: Neuro/Internal Medicine-Myopathy and recurrent Rhabdomyolysis; Mental Health-MDD, PTSD, generalized anxiety, insomnia; Urology-voiding dysfunction, Heistancy Micturition and frequency.

Claimed VA conditions is another deal, but what’s relavent is MEB referred conditions for (DoD) TDRL vs PDRL purposes/placement.
 
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@Cubsfan5150 do you have any relavent remarks to add or are just probing to get a reaction out of people going through this life changing ordeal? Are you an E8 like you claim to be? Here’s my reaction to satisfy your craving. If so it’s a direct reflection to this day and age ‘toxic senior leadership’ you should filter your mouth prior to speaking to some of us 20 to 30 year old combat vets, because your projecting to the very foundation of OIF/OEF veterans; victims of combat trauma or personal traumas that have sacrificed it all to let scum like you run their mouths freely, you POS!!!!
 
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What does your NARSUM say about the stability of the referred conditions? IIRC if any of the conditions are found to be unstable you will be placed on the TRDL unless your stable conditions exceed 80%.

Also, if your other referred conditions are rated as stable and you end up on the TDRL only the unstable conditions are subject to review on TDRL re-exam. So, in theory, if you have 3 stable conditions that add up to 30% or more in addition to your unstable MH condition you'd still be looking at an eventual PDRL placement; it just might take you a couple of MH TDRL re-exams to get there.
 
Appreciate the reply!

NARSUM/addendum memo for MH in summary (including +6 yrs MH 'stable' treatment), is dictating 'stable' and may warrant (per IDES attorney prediction) 50%-70% DoD. The Urology is likely unstable based off their addendum write-up, but the C&P shows verbiage of stable statements. Urology addendum was drafted prior to C&P exam approx. 2 month gap, where medication became effective. IDES attorney has a difficult time predicting the Neuro/Internal Medicine referred conditions Myopathy/recurrent Rhabdo, as it'll likely fall under an analogous condition such as muscle weakness or residual muscle-skeletal symptoms...so may or may not exceed the 80%.

Indeed, apologies for not mentioning that piece about only the claimed DoD 'unstable' conditions will be under review during TDRL period. Makes sense, thanks for your input!!
 
@Cubsfan5150 do you have any relavent remarks to add or are just probing to get a reaction out of people going through this life changing ordeal? Are you an E8 like you claim to be? Here’s my reaction to satisfy your craving. If so it’s a direct reflection to this day and age ‘toxic senior leadership’ you should filter your mouth prior to speaking to some of us 20 to 30 year old combat vets, because your projecting to the very foundation of OIF/OEF veterans; victims of combat trauma or personal traumas that have sacrificed it all to let scum like you run their mouths freely.
What are you getting upset for man? I always assume that everyone's ultimate goal is to get help and be found fit... Unless you can't work at all.
 
I call BS, your entire demeanor is unwanted and unwarranted. You speak for your own benefits only, and take pleasure in putting down others.
 
IIRC my NARSUM had a part in it about "likely to change within 5 years" and a yes/no answer. Unless things have changed the answer to that question was used to determine if a condition was stable or not. I'd see if there is similar language in your NARSUM. Anything answered "no" would be a stable condition.
 
Taking a look through their 2-page addendum letter, unfortunately this Navy format memo doesn't include a yes/no recommendation. In the closing remarks: "SM engaged in individual therapy and medication management. The SM has been engaged with MH in 2012. Stopped follow up after 24 Jul 2012, and reengaged in 2015. He was seeing military one source during 2013-2014. He has been in consistent care since 2015 and been stable on medications.
 
The issue there is an expectation that your condition could change for better or worse when you leave the service.

For that reason, most MH issues are TDRL even with previous stability.
 
Makes sense. I had thought maybe the 6 yrs of treatment including a stable verbiage addendum memo from MH could potentially favor a PDRL.

It seems though, even with such medical evidence the chances are still likely TDRL...thanks for your input on this!
 
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