NARSUM differs from DA 3947 for meets retention

[PopeAng]

Hello - I just receive my NARSUM and DA 3947 after they left off my PTSD diagnosis received via my C&P exam.

The DA 3947 says the PTSD diagnosis fails to meet retention standards; however, because I have excellent OERs and my commander is/was not aware of my mental health struggles (I can pull myself together for two days out of the month (Army Reserve)) the NARSUM says:

"A mental health referral was submitted by VAMC-Washington DC PCC in October 2023​

due to escalating anxiety/stress. There is no evidence of prior/current psychiatric​

treatment, medications, or hospitalizations. Though October 2023 Initial PTSD DBQ​

notes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity,​

Commander’s Statement, DA Form 7652 dated July 2023, notes that SM​

performs tasks and/or duties to standards and schedule has not been modified. The​

Commander does not mention any mental health concerns. Additionally, the past serval​

OERs have been excellent. These conditions (PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder, Mild) thus meet retention standards."​

I have an appointment with legal tomorrow morning, but I am concerned that the NARSUM remarks will have me found fit for duty for that condition which will effect my DoD rating. I do have additional conditions that also fail to meet retention standards, but I do not think they will get to the DoD 30% needed for Medical Retirement.

Is this something I could address in an IMR?

I'll have 20 good years in April 2024, if that matters for anything.

 

[TortolliniShell]

I could be wrong, but I am seeing this as two parts which can be addressed to help you.

Pt1 "There is no evidence of prior/current psychiatric
treatment, medications, or hospitalizations. Though October 2023 Initial PTSD DBQ
notes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity,..."

-there is no paperwork other than the dbq available to the MEB

pt2 "Commander’s Statement, DA Form 7652 dated July 2023, notes that SM performs tasks and/or duties to standards and schedule has not been modified. The
Commander does not mention any mental health concerns. Additionally, the past serval
OERs have been excellent."

-you are doing "ok" based on the DoD's documents (evals, cmd statement).

Things to do:

Ask your commander to write a letter / resubmit an updated cmd letter, your spouse, coworkers, 1SG

Seek treatment and or get your documentation turned in if you have been seeking treatment.

Again, I may be misreading this.