Good morning!
After reading what seems like every post on this page I decided to make a post and see if anyone had any advice or experiences that may be useful. Backstory: 11 years active, SSG, 11B and now on the recruiting side of the house. I have been dealing with a hand full of health issues up until this point that I never really got seen for unless it was absolutely necessary. A year ago I was diagnosed with gout after a hospital visit where I had thought I shattered my ankle, its progressed despite following dieting plans, no alcohol, etc. I am currently on meds to help but have seen only small improvements. A few months ago I was being seen by my civilian PCM and discussed options for some anxiety and depression, she put me on an SSRI which led me to become an absolute menace to society for a solid week. Long story short I ended up taking a three day grippy sock vacation for attempted S*. After getting released I went to BH and got seen to fix meds and do some therapy, my meds have been changed numerous times and every time they change something I end up having more MH issues. Doc thinks I have bipolar 2 as symptoms are spot on and I was previous given diagnosis of ADHD and depression. Never had any issues until given meds. Referral for psych testing is being sent and MHS shows diagnosis of “unspecified attentive mood disorder”. Now I’m being recommended to go see SUD even though I haven’t had a touch of alcohol in over a month.. I definitely used to drink but not excessively. I don’t know if this is a good or bad thing? I’m open to going as I could always learn something new and spread the knowledge elsewhere.
Moving forward, BH says if diagnosed with bipolar it would be immediate med board, I planned on an ETS anyways so I’m all on board with the diagnosis. Plan is to change my career path and go to school for nursing!
All diagnosis’s in service:
Gout (both ankles)
Insomnia
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Adjustment disorder
Potential Bipolar**
Potential SUD diagnosis?**
High BP (on meds which make it normal)
TBI (years ago)
PTSD (non combat)
Sleep apnea (on CPAP)
Torn meniscus
Back pain (currently being seen)
Chronic cough (currently being seen)
—> being honest this is from the vape..
“Deployment”
-Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq (very briefly)
The questions I have for the group:
1. I understand the P3 profile starts the process, how long does that profile typically take to get initiated? Can I expedite any of this process?
2. Is there any documents I should expect to need In advance? Records for medical not on genesis?
3. How should I go about getting other issues documented from issues I never saw the doctor for? (Headaches, aches and pains, etc.)
4. ETS lines up with med board timeline, how does that work if ETS comes before MEB is complete?
5. What kind of DOD percentage should I expect? What kind of VA should I expect? Can I received both or just one?
6. Has anyone done psych testing with a civilian provider and what does that entail?
7. Has anyone been referred to SUD? What can I expect? How does that work if I’m required to go? Travel time is 2 hours one way..
9. Any advice with steps moving forward?
Looking forward to maybe a little clarifications as my COC has no idea what to do with me and BH has been very vague about the next steps.
Thanks in advance!
After reading what seems like every post on this page I decided to make a post and see if anyone had any advice or experiences that may be useful. Backstory: 11 years active, SSG, 11B and now on the recruiting side of the house. I have been dealing with a hand full of health issues up until this point that I never really got seen for unless it was absolutely necessary. A year ago I was diagnosed with gout after a hospital visit where I had thought I shattered my ankle, its progressed despite following dieting plans, no alcohol, etc. I am currently on meds to help but have seen only small improvements. A few months ago I was being seen by my civilian PCM and discussed options for some anxiety and depression, she put me on an SSRI which led me to become an absolute menace to society for a solid week. Long story short I ended up taking a three day grippy sock vacation for attempted S*. After getting released I went to BH and got seen to fix meds and do some therapy, my meds have been changed numerous times and every time they change something I end up having more MH issues. Doc thinks I have bipolar 2 as symptoms are spot on and I was previous given diagnosis of ADHD and depression. Never had any issues until given meds. Referral for psych testing is being sent and MHS shows diagnosis of “unspecified attentive mood disorder”. Now I’m being recommended to go see SUD even though I haven’t had a touch of alcohol in over a month.. I definitely used to drink but not excessively. I don’t know if this is a good or bad thing? I’m open to going as I could always learn something new and spread the knowledge elsewhere.
Moving forward, BH says if diagnosed with bipolar it would be immediate med board, I planned on an ETS anyways so I’m all on board with the diagnosis. Plan is to change my career path and go to school for nursing!
All diagnosis’s in service:
Gout (both ankles)
Insomnia
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Adjustment disorder
Potential Bipolar**
Potential SUD diagnosis?**
High BP (on meds which make it normal)
TBI (years ago)
PTSD (non combat)
Sleep apnea (on CPAP)
Torn meniscus
Back pain (currently being seen)
Chronic cough (currently being seen)
—> being honest this is from the vape..
“Deployment”
-Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq (very briefly)
The questions I have for the group:
1. I understand the P3 profile starts the process, how long does that profile typically take to get initiated? Can I expedite any of this process?
2. Is there any documents I should expect to need In advance? Records for medical not on genesis?
3. How should I go about getting other issues documented from issues I never saw the doctor for? (Headaches, aches and pains, etc.)
4. ETS lines up with med board timeline, how does that work if ETS comes before MEB is complete?
5. What kind of DOD percentage should I expect? What kind of VA should I expect? Can I received both or just one?
6. Has anyone done psych testing with a civilian provider and what does that entail?
7. Has anyone been referred to SUD? What can I expect? How does that work if I’m required to go? Travel time is 2 hours one way..
9. Any advice with steps moving forward?
Looking forward to maybe a little clarifications as my COC has no idea what to do with me and BH has been very vague about the next steps.
Thanks in advance!