So I went through a Med. Board in 2004 @ Walter Reed Hospital after being MEDEVAC from Iraq in AUG 2003, spent approximately 3 months there. Separated with 0% disability not service connected. Was paid separation pay of $30,000 which was taxed. I was 1st diagnosed as schizophrenic, but later brief psychotic episode. MOS 11B3PQ6, SSG E6 10yrs. Clearly I am not schizophrenic, I suffered a horrible episode of paranoia and lost confidence in my leadership after an E7 friend was killed in theatre. Mefloquine toxicity is what I believe caused my episode, which remained for months and the effects (memory loss, balance, vision problems, extreme tinnitis) that are still lingering. In conjunction with the Mefloquine I was also on Cipro, which I have learned exacerbates the toxicity of the mefloquine. I wanted out so bad and really didn't understand how a Med board worked, had 0 support, just a commander saying when are they going to separate you... finally in Nov of 2004 I was separated. Cleared post and did not even talk to the VA rep except to get his signature on my clearance papers. Did not know how the VA worked. Talked to a Vietnam Vet neighbor and told him about what went down, and he said go to the VA and sign up, I did, this was 2008, had a decision in about 7 months for PTSD 50%, paid back all of the separation monies including the taxes (to late to get it back) now I am receiving 60% from the VA for a shoulder condition (20%) service connected and 10% tinnitus. Fast forward to JUL 2016, received a letter from the PEBD Dept. of Air Force, saying I fall into a timeframe where congress has deemed it necessary to check the Boards, so I filled out the form and mail it to Texas and send several supporting letters, 1 from an CW5 and 1 from a Major, both who I worked with in country and prior to the war. Didn't hear a peep, so I sent an Email to the president of the Board and the address that was in the initial letter. The Email is below...
Hello Sean, your case number is PD-2016-00793 for future reference. Your
board took place on 31 July 2017 and has been sent to Army for review and
final action. You should receive PDBR recommendation and Department of the
Army final action within the next 30 days. Hope this helps. V/R Troy
Do I have a shot at getting 30% from the Army... I have a young Family and Tricare would change our lives..
Thanks for any help or input
Sean
Hello Sean, your case number is PD-2016-00793 for future reference. Your
board took place on 31 July 2017 and has been sent to Army for review and
final action. You should receive PDBR recommendation and Department of the
Army final action within the next 30 days. Hope this helps. V/R Troy
Do I have a shot at getting 30% from the Army... I have a young Family and Tricare would change our lives..
Thanks for any help or input
Sean