Hey all, first post. Some very knowledgeable people here, so I figured Id ask a copule of important questions I cant get answers to.
Im a former active duty 11B, combat related PTSD, TBI, ect, 100 P and T with the VA.
Im in the Army Reserve but am leaving due to my issues. Hung on and did the best I could for as long as I could. Im INDEF, so I can leave whenever I want. (if it wasent for this Bullcrap) I was going to walk away quietly and be done. However, Ive now been ordered to a Commander Directed Mental Health Evaluation, because I answered some questions stupidly on my last PHA (over 6 months ago).
I know the pros and cons of a USAR Medical Retirement, and have decided I do NOT want a medboard. I just want to be done, away and finished with the military, period.
That being said, I HAVE to attend this commanders eval. I dont want to initiate a medboard, and be stuck dealing with this crap forever. I just want to leave.
How do I approach this? I certainly dont want to walk in there and say "oh everything is fine, ect", because then I fear I could trigger the VA! I have a laundry list of service connected issues that I wont get into, but how should I deal with this situation?
Can I just be frank with whoever is interviewing me? "Hey, I dont want an MEB. I intend to leave the Army. I have my medical needs being taken care of by the VA"?
If someone could please offer some insight on this, I would greatly appreciate it.
Im a former active duty 11B, combat related PTSD, TBI, ect, 100 P and T with the VA.
Im in the Army Reserve but am leaving due to my issues. Hung on and did the best I could for as long as I could. Im INDEF, so I can leave whenever I want. (if it wasent for this Bullcrap) I was going to walk away quietly and be done. However, Ive now been ordered to a Commander Directed Mental Health Evaluation, because I answered some questions stupidly on my last PHA (over 6 months ago).
I know the pros and cons of a USAR Medical Retirement, and have decided I do NOT want a medboard. I just want to be done, away and finished with the military, period.
That being said, I HAVE to attend this commanders eval. I dont want to initiate a medboard, and be stuck dealing with this crap forever. I just want to leave.
How do I approach this? I certainly dont want to walk in there and say "oh everything is fine, ect", because then I fear I could trigger the VA! I have a laundry list of service connected issues that I wont get into, but how should I deal with this situation?
Can I just be frank with whoever is interviewing me? "Hey, I dont want an MEB. I intend to leave the Army. I have my medical needs being taken care of by the VA"?
If someone could please offer some insight on this, I would greatly appreciate it.
