mental health

Currently undergoing MEB for Mental Health issues and I find the entire process very confusing and overwhelming. I don't feel like I have enough information to really understand the process, make informed decisions, and preserve any rights I may or may not have in the process. I disagree...

What is going to happen if I don't seek mental health treatment after I get separated and the re-evaluation comes up? Are you supposed to seek treatment and is it required? I don't know about you but I absolutely hated sitting in a chair talking to some psych over my problems. Will they lower my...

Mental Disorders (other than PTSD and Eating Disorders) Disability Benefits Questionnaire Name of patient/Veteran: Polihonki, Levi Ray Is this DBQ being completed in conjunction with a VA 21-2507, C&P Examination Request? [X] Yes [ ] No SECTION I: ---------- 1. Diagnosis ------------ a...

hello all, I'm looking for any and all help I can get. I was medically disqualified from my afsc this past June. I then applied for voluntary separation and it was approved and I received my orders. When I went to out process flight medicine, they told me I was being reviewed for an meb. This...

Quick question. Does the NARSUM Doctor not develop the mental health portion? He said that he doesn't know about my mental health issues. Also, does the mental health handle TBI? For my QTC's, mental health covered my anxiety and TBI. Would they be responsible for that part of the NARSUM?

If any of you have ever had TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) or ECT (Electroconvulsive therapy) for depression or any other mental disorder, can you tell me how well the treatment worked for you or any side effects you had afterwards? Also, can you tell me how you were able to actually...

The reason I am writing this is because while I was going through the PEB process this forum provided so much support even though I've never posted anything. I would like to thank all the service members and spouses that contribute to this blog and helped me and my family through this tough...

As the title states, I want to know if a failed PFT test will automatically be found as an unfitting condition. I already have 2 unfitting mental health conditions, but just in case something stupid happens and the PEB people try to find them both fit, I want to know if I can fall back on my...

As the title states, I want to know if a failed PFT test will automatically be found as an unfitting condition. I already have 2 unfitting mental health conditions, but just in case something stupid happens and the PEB people try to find them both fit, I want to know if I can fall back on my...

So, I was recently scheduled for my initial MH MEB appointment. The appointment is at Shaw AFB, which is a 2 hour drive away from where I'm stationed. My flight claims that someone in my chain of command has to drive me to my MH MEB appointment. He claims that this is standard procedure. The...

So my husband is very concerned and is not getting many answers on his fate. A little back story... He's got 8yrs AD wth the AF and did the Palace Chase for his remaining 2 years left of his AD enlistment to transfer to the Air National Guard serving a minimum of 4 years. He is now past that...

Good morning everyone, My first post. I had a recommendation for MEB and an examination occur back in June (I'll update with exact day later), just got my completed MEB package with NARSUM back on Thursday, 03 Dec. I also had a line of duty investigation. Based on command's remarks, I believe...

I'm 22, Female, Active Duty, SPC w/ 3 yrs and counting. Been dealing with severe anxiety and have been in treatment for a year now. I've been on 11 different meds to include: anti-depressants, anti-anxiety, and sleep meds (ambien). Seen numerous counselors, chaplains, psychologists, and a few...