ptsd

I have been seeing nurosurgery for my constant leg pain. I have MRIs of my entire spine and they day my bulging disc shouldn't be causing this much nerve pain. The doctor put in a consult to rheumatology to do a work up. Any one know the process and how the workup for fibromyalgia goes? I was...

I have what seems to be a unique situation and I am unsure how to handle it. Any insight would be appreciated. I have a diagnosis for PTSD and TBI. I am also at 19 years and 1 month TIS. I underwent treatment for both that took nearly a year and eventually returned to duty this February...

My command is putting in a package for me to wounded warrior. Primary diagnoses is PTSD combat related is what I was told. Does any one have any insight into what this means or how wounded warrior is ran? I would greatly appreciate it.

Hey everyone! Short time lurker, first time poster. I've really been appreciating all the info here. Unfitting condition: Fibromyalgia Also claiming: PTSD and major depressive disorder with "somatic symptoms." Sleep Apnea, migraines, rhinitis w/ polyps, Sinusitis(which I think is...

What are the special compensations to having PTSD related to combat?

I am currently in the Marine Corps going on seven years. I was placed on limdu for thoracic outlet syndrome and an injury to my foot that requires surgery. I may go on limu for PTSD related to the accident and from a combat deployment. If I am referred to a MEB for any of the three issues will...

need help. So I am former 11B, now 79R (recruiting station commander). On Tricare prime remote. I have seen a civilian provider for a month now, had a command referred fit for duty evaluation today (that I had to go 7 hours away for) with the thoughts that her job was to review the diagnosis...

Medical Board Time line Does anyone have an estimate on how long or when I may be out of the Navy? I’m trying to stay strong, but every day just gets to me. This is my current timeline. June 5th 2020 - Started being seen for referred condition February 22nd 2021- Placed on LIMDU May 13th...

Hello All, I've recently been referred to MEB for chronic PTSD and OCD. I've been told to expect retirement; however, PEB could take anywhere from 6 to 18 months. So far, I have not been in touch with a PEBLO, but I have received notification that I have the new ACC code reflecting my pending...

Hello, I found this form after talking with Attorney Perry. I am grateful it exists! I have been in the Air Force for 9 years in August 2021. I am an E5. I experienced SA (sexual assault) while in a hazard duty location in 2013. I have been seeking mental health support since 2019 (on base...

Hello! I'm currently active duty 3 yrs SRA USAF. I've been to 6 inpatient hospitals 1 outpatient/ all diagnosed PTSD MDD / over 110 days in treatment On base provider has only diagnosed BPD recently changed to BPD and Anxiety unspecified. They've already pushed hard for an administrative...

I’m so grateful for this forum and all the amazing ppl on here that are assisting/mentoring others through hard uncertain times. Hopefully the below info helps someone. Jan 21: Applied for regular (20.7 yrs) Air Force retirement, and got approved, received retirement orders. 3 Feb 21...

Funny, usually as a commander, others come to me for advice, but here we go. Dual Status Guard Technician with 28 years of military service (Army/Air), 16 years federal civilian service, 7 years TAFMS (4200-ish points) already rated at 100% VA total and permanent since 2015 with over 16...

Hi I’m new here. So I was in the process of a medboard for ptsd. I’m in class for ptsd for 35 days and afterwards is when my medboard is starting. Well I was on profile for shin splints and a new pa called me and was like we can t do anything else for your leg, you can’t get a profile for shin...

Hello everyone, A bit of background.. I am 5 years active duty Air Force and began seeing mental health around the tail end of September 2020. I initially went in for very bad anxiety (panic attacks, obsessive thinking, inability to focus, etc.) After bouncing me around two or three...

For starters i apologize if this is the wrong place to post, but i want to say thank you to the people who run this place. I have found alot of great information, that i wish i had found earlier! but with that being said, here is my issue. I served In the Army from 2004-2009 with a deployment...

I have been in almost 7years. I have been diagnosed with PTSD from an accident when I tried to save a kid from burning in a car. 4 kids died. I lost 30 pounds Don’t get sleep Don’t eat often Nightmares Sometime I can’t drive. Can’t do flames I have no relationship to my family I’m married...

Hello all, any advice or comments on my situation would be very helpful. to start off, I have an appointment tomorrow with my LCSW who is going to be submitting my MEB package. As to this part, I’m wondering what happens from there? Is there anything I need to do? Where does this go? My referee...

So this post is probably going to be unorganized. I’ve been on here for a few months reading a lot, and finally decided to reach out for some input on my situation. Any help at all would be appreciated! I have only been in the Navy for 2 years now, and honestly have had a great intro into the...

I had my reevaluation for my VA disability mental health claim. I was rated at 70% for depression, but during my reevaluation the doctor said that it was PTSD and she will change it to that and not depression. She said they may give me push back and I'll have to write a statement letter. I...