Recent content by jp_over

I realize this is an old thread but found it when looking for info on the SGB procedure. I was offered this treatment by my VA psychiatrist (local clinic) through a civilian provider in town. I'll post back if I opt to get it for treatment resistant depression and PTSD. It's definitely an...

joshypogi, Glad to hear it. I should have posted the relevant info in my post for others who search this subject (or if the link changes): https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Post 911 GI Bill Frequently Asked Questions Q8: What if I committed to additional service time to transfer benefits and I...

In short, you’re exempt from the ADSO due to medical retirement. https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Post%20911%20GI%20Bill%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions

Thanks for the update; glad to hear things are moving along.

That's a bummer - hopefully you'll get a more favorable rating on the appeal.

TheChip - wow, I haven't heard this before (bolded/underlined quote). I've always heard (from friends who have retired) that you're supposed to stop movement when you experience pain for ROM.

Friends, I have bilateral stress fractures that haven't healed in 5 months despite daily use (3 hours per leg) of a bone stimulation device (electromagnetic pulse emitter) for 4 months. If my L&R tibia do not heal in the next 2-3 months I'll be looking at a MEB. I also have a history of...

Hi Mark, Any updates on your MEB? I've just discovered I have some back issues (mild/moderate degenerative disc disease shown by x-ray) and am doing some initial reading about other's conditions. ----- Jason, Thanks for the thorough break-down!

JMP - thanks, that's great information! I'm having a DEXA scan done soon and I've had my vitamin D checked (it was a bit low but I'm on vitamins now). All in all, I'm working with ortho and endocrinology to see if they can diagnose what's causing these bone issues / slow healing. I'm already...

JMP - any long term update on your case? I ask because I have multiple bilateral tibia stress fractures which haven't healed after 3 months even with a bone stimulator used for 3 hours per day per leg. I've just received another 3 months of profile but am interested in learning more about...

Mk45Gunner - Glad to hear it all came together for you. Now it's time to enjoy some retirement years! :)

Old thread but still good info - here's what I found in AR 635-40: 4–8. Status of Soldiers undergoing disability evaluation From the time a Soldier receives a P3/P4 profile referring them to a MEB until the time the DES process is completed (including a decision on any appeal) or the Soldier is...

Had to comment here - pretty darn funny! :D Spot on with the documenting and getting copies of your records - I'm retiring in the next 2-3 years and I plan on getting a fully copy of my record every year. I'm still aggravated that my records from Iraq (2004) have been lost (we weren't allow...

I received my CPAP several months ago and it's made a big difference in my quality of sleep and life; hopefully you'll see similar results!

Good info here - I've saved to a PDF and shared with a buddy. chaplaincharlie - agreed! I remember when there was a big fuss about the Anthrax vaccine. Those who refused were punished and the rest of us took it whether we wanted to or not. If I recall it was a total of 5-7 shots (some were...