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I have a question regarding the CPAP. I just went through a MEB and I about to start terminal leave for medical retirement. One of my secondary conditions was OSA w/ CPAP. I currently have the the CPAP as I was given it while I was on active duty. Can I continue to use this one or am I...

I was referred to the MEB for a Vetebral Artery Dissection.......the dissection caused multiple strokes and now I have a weak arm and a weak leg and constant headaches. Would all all of those conditions be considered as residuals to the referred condition? I'm assuming they would be unfitting...

Aug 2013- Tore my vetebral artery while deployed---followed up by multiple strokes May 2014- MEB Finally Initiated (CC Impact Statement recommends retirement) 11 June 2014- Met with VA MSC Late June/Early July- C&P Exams at Washington D.C. VA Hospital 22 July 14- VA Report received from PEBLO...

I have a question regarding a DOD Rating. I suffered a torn vertebral artery while deployed. That led to multiple strokes. The results of the strokes are a weak arm\leg (frequent falls and drop stuff), anxiety, migraines, and tinnitus/hearing loss in one ear. I have also been diagnosed with...

I have a question regarding a DOD Rating. I suffered a torn vertebral artery while deployed. That led to multiple strokes. The results of the strokes are a weak arm\leg (frequent falls and drop stuff), anxiety, migraines, and tinnitus/hearing loss in one ear. Will this be rated individually...

Is there more then One NARSUM? I'm being told that my MEB won't start until my NARSUM is completed and my Commander's Impact Statement is completed. However, I've also read that the NARSUM is completed after VA appts. My NARSUM was just completed, however I've not had any VA appts. What am I...

I was wondering if anyone here has used the DAV (Disabled American Veterens) to help with the VA paperwork during an MEB. It costs a couple hundred bucks to join and I was wondering if it was worth it.

I have been told that I will face an MEB. I was deployed to the AOR when I suffered a torn vertebral artery in the back of my neck/head (not sure how that happened). Subsequently, I had multiple strokes. I was then medevac'd to Germany (2 weeks) and then to the U.S. I am currently assigned to...

I was deployed to the AOR and in Aug 13 when I suffered a torn vertebral artery in the back of my neck/head (not sure how that happened). Subsequently, I had a stroke. I was then medevac'd to Germany (2 weeks) and then San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC). I am an Air Force guy and I...