Likelihood of RTD v. Full MEB??

[DEADEYE]

My current squadron commander denied my request for a PCA back to my parent unit and appears adamant on a Retain recommendation for my up coming CIS; whereas my parent unit is willing to support a Do Not Retain.

What are my realistic chances of being returned to duty at the IRILO, if my PCM and CC seem to lean towards retain in their recommendations?

Im being boarded for long term biological (humira) medication.

I can’t deploy, TDY or do anything other than strict desk duty in a career field that requires TDYs and deployment capability to be fully functional.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[justgoingthroughit]

My current squadron commander denied my request for a PCA back to my parent unit and appears adamant on a Retain recommendation for my up coming CIS; whereas my parent unit is willing to support a Do Not Retain.

What are my realistic chances of being returned to duty at the IRILO, if my PCM and CC seem to lean towards retain in their recommendations?

Im being boarded for long term biological (humira) medication.

I can’t deploy, TDY or do anything other than strict desk duty in a career field that requires TDYs and deployment capability to be fully functional.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Since it is specifically medication. I highly believe there are cases in this forum with that exact medication. That should help u try to tailor the outcome based on your situation.

 

[DEADEYE]

Since it is specifically medication. I highly believe there are cases in this forum with that exact medication. That should help u try to tailor the outcome based on your situation.

I’ve done extensive research on the forum, and it seems the most likely outcome for others has been
FULL MEB —> UNFIT —> Retirement

However it seems like both my PCM and CC are wanting to push for retention and telling me that is the likely outcome.

It’s been very confusing seeing the data from the forum and from my PEBLO be completely contradicted by by PCM. With my CC also not seeming to care or fully consider how extremely limited I am now with my medication to try and push for keeping me.

 

[CrohnieOstomate]

I’ve done extensive research on the forum, and it seems the most likely outcome for others has been
FULL MEB —> UNFIT —> Retirement

However it seems like both my PCM and CC are wanting to push for retention and telling me that is the likely outcome.

It’s been very confusing seeing the data from the forum and from my PEBLO be completely contradicted by by PCM. With my CC also not seeming to care or fully consider how extremely limited I am now with my medication to try and push for keeping me.

For my first IRILO, my CIS requested for me to be retained. I had just started Humira and it was working. I was returned to duty. Once Humira failed and I had a flare up of my condition, a full MEB was directed. The CIS from my previous IRILO was used for the MEB and PEB, but this time I was found unfit. I think it depends on the specifics of your case and whether your condition is stable. I also think (depending on your local MEB) they are willing to give your treatment a chance but if problems continue to arise, you are more likely to be found unfit.

 

[DEADEYE]

For my first IRILO, my CIS requested for me to be retained. I had just started Humira and it was working. I was returned to duty. Once Humira failed and I had a flare up of my condition, a full MEB was directed. The CIS from my previous IRILO was used for the MEB and PEB, but this time I was found unfit. I think it depends on the specifics of your case and whether your condition is stable. I also think (depending on your local MEB) they are willing to give your treatment a chance but if problems continue to arise, you are more likely to be found unfit.

That sounds reasonable. My underlying condition is stable (Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis), but I’m already experiencing major limitations for my job because of the requirements of the medication.

I have been passed up for 2 big TDYs because it’s not realistic to send me anywhere. I’m having a hard time accepting or being okay with being in the service without being able to fully do my job.

If I can’t be a fully capable airman I don’t want to be an airman at all, but I’m afraid my leadership and medical team are only concerned with the manning numbers and not losing a body, even if it’s not a fully capable one.

 

[BlackHillsMarine]

Worth mentioning, that if you push for a MEB right now, your new humira use will net you a 30% VA rating. If you wait until 12 months of use, it's 60%.

By keeping you around, your medical team might be trying to help you out. Humira, depending on branch and career field, is usually a career-ender. The difference between 30% and 60% is nothing to take lightly.

 

[DEADEYE]

Worth mentioning, that if you push for a MEB right now, your new humira use will net you a 30% VA rating. If you wait until 12 months of use, it's 60%.

By keeping you around, your medical team might be trying to help you out. Humira, depending on branch and career field, is usually a career-ender. The difference between 30% and 60% is nothing to take lightly.

I appreciate the input. I’m tracking the 30/60% discrepancy, but willing to do a VARR sometime in the future when necessary. I plan on working after service anyways, and any VA benefits are just a bonus.

My PCM seems to be surprisingly uninformed on my medication and the VA. 80% of my questions get a “I don’t know”. So I’m doubtful that they are supportive of retention for my benefit. Even if they were, they have made no effort to explain their reasoning or thoughts to me, sadly.

 

[BlackHillsMarine]

I was talking about your retirement pay percentage, which is a DOD% separate from your VA rating. In any case, as far as I'm tracking you can only do a VARR during IDES. Once you're retired or separated, that door is closed.