I posted a slightly longer version of this elsewhere, but thought the length might have scared people off. Basically my migraine meds might work, but I gained a lot of weight and can’t meet pt standards due to shortness of breath with even the slightest it of running. Am I still looking at a PEB?
Can you be referred to a PEB because of adverse side effects of meds?
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Not necessarily a MEB/PEB for certain, unless the migraines are interfering with your ability to perform your duties. If you are having negative side effects due to medication then you should discuss it with your neurologist who has prescribed it.
Request a consult to nutrition and create a plan with the unit fitness trainers to get back into compliance.
Request a consult to nutrition and create a plan with the unit fitness trainers to get back into compliance.
There are usually options in treatment. Talk to your provider about the weight gain and shortness of breath. It sounds like the side effects of the treatment are significant.
I should have mentioned, but this particular medication is the most recent after almost a year of trying to find one that works. I am now near the end of my options, and this one might be working, but at the expense of causing said side effects.
@SgtDarkstar001
Are you aware that a PT failure or weight control failure chapter is an honorable admin chapter? Meaning you will not be forfeiting any of your benefits unless you have a history of UCMJ etc. I processed dozens of these it was a lot of leg work for honorable chapters. Side effects are considered symptoms not a disease or disorder some medications lead to chapters because their prescription alone makes you referable. I am leaning that the medication is just causing weight gain which is common in many meds weight gain will lead to heavier breathing and shortness of breath at a faster rate. Your doc will probably just check your Sp02 levels (the finger thingy) and say you are good and to cut the weight.
If an early chapter is near you can file for a BDD claim to service connect the migraines and get your benefits as discharge.
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Are you aware that a PT failure or weight control failure chapter is an honorable admin chapter? Meaning you will not be forfeiting any of your benefits unless you have a history of UCMJ etc. I processed dozens of these it was a lot of leg work for honorable chapters. Side effects are considered symptoms not a disease or disorder some medications lead to chapters because their prescription alone makes you referable. I am leaning that the medication is just causing weight gain which is common in many meds weight gain will lead to heavier breathing and shortness of breath at a faster rate. Your doc will probably just check your Sp02 levels (the finger thingy) and say you are good and to cut the weight.
If an early chapter is near you can file for a BDD claim to service connect the migraines and get your benefits as discharge.
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If you have a service-connected condition, you can file a claim for disability benefits 180 to 90 days before you leave the military. This may help speed up the claim decision process so you can get your benefits sooner. Find out how to file a claim through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge...
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