PTSD and MEB timelines

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MasterzofChaos

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Hey guys, new here and have a lot of questions.
I was diagnosed with PTSD last week and my Behavioral Health psychologist spoke to me about an MEB.
My psychiatrist sees me about once a week as well and is the Dr who made the diagnosis.
I have 17 years TIS, I have multiple injuries from deployments, these are all being addressed as well with my PCM.

1. What is the usual time to referral for an MEB for PTSD?
2. Do I have to have a certain amount of treatment before they initiate it?
3. Do I ask the doctor to initiate or so they make that recommendation on their own?
4. Will my other injuries be included in the MEB? How does that work?

Thanks in advance.
 
MasterzofChaos said:
Hey guys, new here and have a lot of questions.
I was diagnosed with PTSD last week and my Behavioral Health psychologist spoke to me about an MEB.
My psychiatrist sees me about once a week as well and is the Dr who made the diagnosis.
I have 17 years TIS, I have multiple injuries from deployments, these are all being addressed as well with my PCM.

1. What is the usual time to referral for an MEB for PTSD?
2. Do I have to have a certain amount of treatment before they initiate it?
3. Do I ask the doctor to initiate or so they make that recommendation on their own?
4. Will my other injuries be included in the MEB? How does that work?

Thanks in advance.
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You would have to have a P3 (Permanent Profile) placed on you in order to trigger the MEB Process
 
Being MED boarded at 17 years means leaving a lot of money on the table. Making it to 20, if possible, is much better financially. Are you currently on a medical profile?

1. There is not timeline on referral. Some conditions automatically generate a MEB, others are generated by a provider based on medical retention standards fouond in the resource tab of this website.

2. Again some conditions will be treated and residuals will guide the provider to generate an MEB or not. Other conditions automatically generate a MEB.

3. The provider starts the process, not the member.

4. It is possible that multiple conditions will be in a MEB. But it would be rare that all medical conditions would be included. The MEB is only concerned with conditions potentially unfitting per service guidance. If an MEB is initiated you will meet with a VA rep, called and MSC. The MSC will file ALL conditions ratable by the VA.
 
chaplaincharlie said:
Being MED boarded at 17 years means leaving a lot of money on the table. Making it to 20, if possible, is much better financially. Are you currently on a medical profile?

1. There is not timeline on referral. Some conditions automatically generate a MEB, others are generated by a provider based on medical retention standards fouond in the resource tab of this website.

2. Again some conditions will be treated and residuals will guide the provider to generate an MEB or not. Other conditions automatically generate a MEB.

3. The provider starts the process, not the member.

4. It is possible that multiple conditions will be in a MEB. But it would be rare that all medical conditions would be included. The MEB is only concerned with conditions potentially unfitting per service guidance. If an MEB is initiated you will meet with a VA rep, called and MSC. The MSC will file ALL conditions ratable by the VA.
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Thank you for all the information. I know I would be leaving a lot of money getting out early, if the symptoms weren't so debilitating I would push to stay.
 
MasterzofChaos said:
Thank you for all the information. I know I would be leaving a lot of money getting out early, if the symptoms weren't so debilitating I would push to stay.
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Obviously, that is your choice. Sometimes its is just time to go.
 
chaplaincharlie said:
Obviously, that is your choice. Sometimes its is just time to go.
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Hello I’m new to the forum but I was hoping to get some help


Just to give you my background.

I was separated in April 2002 for personality disorder, Which didn’t exist, I was diagnosed with MDD and PTSD by VA in October 2016 100% P/T.

I contacted NVLSP in 2016 they were kind enough to be me in touch with a pro Bono attorney who is awesome!

December 2018 the Army Medical Review board confirmed they received my application and evidence (put together by my attorney)

October 2019 my attorney asked for status update and we were told a Medical Advisory would be needed. I nor my attorney received a copy of it. I don’t know if it was completed or if hearing nothing about it is a good thing.

February 2021 my attorney told me to do an congressional inquiry which received an almost immediate response from the Army medical review board stating that my case is “under-going post board reviews” I don’t know what that means.

March 2021 my attorney emailed the board for an update this was the response “
Ma'am,

I cannot provide a specific timeline for completion, but can assure you that the case is being processed as quickly as possible.

You and your client will be notified directly once a decision has been rendered and finalized. Again, we appreciate your patience during this process.


Very respectfully,

Customer Service Representative/cb
Army Review Boards Agency
251 18th Street South, Suite 385
Arlington VA 22202”

I have a POC (just a nice lady who was willing to help) at the PDBR who said my case hasn’t reach her office yet, but it could possibly be there but not entered yet to be worked.

Does anyone have any experiences with the board dealing with wrongly diagnosed personality disorder cases that have turned to medical retirement?

Any help given is appreciated
 
In the future, you will have more luck getting responses to your post, by creating a new post. On forums, piggybacking on someone else's post is considered "hijacking" their post.

The processes that exist to help right wrongs (PDBR, BCMR) are SLOW. So I'm not surprises that you have not received a response.

Once you obtain an attorney. It is probably best to get your info from your attorney.

The weak link in your case is gap in VA diagnosing MDD, 14 years. The military can only compensate your based on your condition at the time of discharge. MH has been abused by the military to avoid medical retirement.
 
chaplaincharlie said:
In the future, you will have more luck getting responses to your post, by creating a new post. On forums, piggybacking on someone else's post is considered "hijacking" their post.

The processes that exist to help right wrongs (PDBR, BCMR) are SLOW. So I'm not surprises that you have not received a response.

Once you obtain an attorney. It is probably best to get your info from your attorney.

The weak link in your case is gap in VA diagnosing MDD, 14 years. The military can only compensate your based on your condition at the time of discharge. MH has been abused by the military to avoid medical retirement.
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I’m sorry I didn’t meant to hijack their post. But I truly do appreciate your feedback.
Thank you
 
MasterzofChaos said:
Hey guys, new here and have a lot of questions.
I was diagnosed with PTSD last week and my Behavioral Health psychologist spoke to me about an MEB.
My psychiatrist sees me about once a week as well and is the Dr who made the diagnosis.
I have 17 years TIS, I have multiple injuries from deployments, these are all being addressed as well with my PCM.

1. What is the usual time to referral for an MEB for PTSD?
2. Do I have to have a certain amount of treatment before they initiate it?
3. Do I ask the doctor to initiate or so they make that recommendation on their own?
4. Will my other injuries be included in the MEB? How does that work?

Thanks in advance.
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I'm seeing a civilian provider. How long didn't it take for them to refer you to the MEB? I'm going through a similar circumstance. Hope the best for you.
 
MasterzofChaos said:
Hey guys, new here and have a lot of questions.
I was diagnosed with PTSD last week and my Behavioral Health psychologist spoke to me about an MEB.
My psychiatrist sees me about once a week as well and is the Dr who made the diagnosis.
I have 17 years TIS, I have multiple injuries from deployments, these are all being addressed as well with my PCM.

1. What is the usual time to referral for an MEB for PTSD?
2. Do I have to have a certain amount of treatment before they initiate it?
3. Do I ask the doctor to initiate or so they make that recommendation on their own?
4. Will my other injuries be included in the MEB? How does that work?

Thanks in advance.
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I'm seeing a civilian provider. How long didn't it take for them to refer you to the MEB? I'm going through a similar circumstance. Hope the best for you.
 
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