Hey all,
I wanted to share my situation and timeline in case anyone has been through something similar, and to hopefully get some perspective as I begin the MEB process.
My Concerns / Goals:
Questions for the Community:
Thanks in advance — I know a lot of you have walked this road already, and I appreciate any insights.
I wanted to share my situation and timeline in case anyone has been through something similar, and to hopefully get some perspective as I begin the MEB process.
- Branch/AFSC: USAF, 1N051, 3 years TIS
- Medical Conditions:
- Psoriasis – ~20% BSA. Recently started Humira (40mg biweekly) on 26 Sept 2025, with intent to continue indefinitely.
- Glaucoma – moderate (~50%) visual field loss in right eye. Already coded with a long-term C-code. Previously went through an IRILO for this.
- Mental Health: Being followed for anxiety, with possibility of long-term medication.
- Recent History:
- Was redeployed early from CENTCOM due to glaucoma concerns.
- Currently stationed at a DCW with high deployment tempo and an expected deployment window in early 2027.
- Timeline:
- 16 SEP 2025 - Initiated Humira referral through my Dermatologist (40mg Bi-weekly, indefinitely)
- 16 SEP 2025 - Informed PCM of my new prescription and medication
- 17 SEP 2025 - PCM informed me that "if I stay on the medication that i will have to undergo the MEB process"
- 26 SEP 2025 - Administered 1st dose of Humira
- 26 SEP 2025 - Informed PCM of 1st dosage, and asked if MEB referral could be initiated
- 26 SEP 2025 - PCM team contacted me about beginning MEB referral and are collecting all specialist notes from dermatologist
- 09 OCT 2025 - (PENDING) - AMRO, to decide if they send me to FULL MEB or review again later (some indication from PCM team that FULL MEB is more likely)
My Concerns / Goals:
- From what I’ve read in AF waiver guides and PEB forum, Humira requires an MEB.
- I believe separation/medical retirement is in the best interest of myself and the AF, given immunosuppression, deployment limitations, and redeployment history.
- My PCM mentioned I may just get another C-code, but I’m not sure that’s realistic with Humira + glaucoma + redeployment.
- Commander is tracking, and I’ve respectfully requested he consider a “Do Not Retain” recommendation if asked for input.
Questions for the Community:
- Has anyone else on Humira been returned to duty with just a C-code, or does it almost always go to separation/retirement? ( I have scoured the forum, and looking for more specific answers)
- How heavily do commander recommendations weigh in your experience?
- With my conditions stacked (Humira, glaucoma C-code, redeployment, possible anxiety meds), what outcomes seem most likely?
- Any advice on what to do now while waiting for AMRO → IRILO → possible MEB/PEB?
Thanks in advance — I know a lot of you have walked this road already, and I appreciate any insights.