Recent content by militarynurse

You don't mention what type of doctor diagnosed you originally or will be doing the diagnosis now. Did you have a sleep study, polysomnogram, multiple sleep latency test and or hypocretin test? What was done to determine you have hypersomnia rather than narcolepsy....just a comparison of...

The VA rates Sleep Apnea @ 50%, more importantly, proper diagnosis and treatment will prolong and enhance your life as well as improve your spouse's sleep!

I signed my paperwork and AFPC then sent me my final separation date. I arranged my leave and PTDY so I was able to effectively be finished 60 days prior to my sep date. If you aren't getting the answer you want from the individual, talk with someone else.....sounds ike you are talking only...

I have a number of issues with the post by afdoc. 1.It isn't uncommon for PTSD sufferers to have some self destructive behaviors, it's part of the disease process. 2. When exactly would the board members have the time, after receiving the PEB file, to conduct this search and destroy? 3.If...

I have my formal board date and will be going to Lackland and have a couple of questions. 1. Due to my AFSC I have concerns one or more of the board members may know me, either personally or professionally. What happens in that event? 2. Leaving my house/travel increase my anxiety and...

tmsaf, The VA will rate you for everything - probably including things you didn't even think about but your AMVET rep should help you with that. ff you are going to be boarded, talk with your rep ASAP so you can have everything together and submitted as early as possible. The AF will rate you...

I'm getting even more confused. Should I request an independent review? I think that's what it's called. In reading the board results, mental health states definite for PTSD/Depression/social impairment/survivor guilt and unable to hold a job. Orthopedics states definite for continual/daily...

There are a number of VA's that have a 7 week outpatient PTSD program, gender specific. I know there is one at the Ft Thomas, KY VA and there is one somewhere in Florida and California. The focus is on Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Both men and women's programs generally have a wait list but...

Thank you Jason, these should help me a lot. I guess now I wait for a board date. My anxiety is extremely high, how nerve racking is meeting the board?

I just got my PEB results after my 1st TDRL evaluation - permanent retirement and 40% disability. This is 20% less than what I have now from the AF. The VA and SS rated me 100% disabled and I am no longer able to work, specifically I can't work as a nurse any more. My disability is recognized...