MEB (Everything prior to PEB)

Medical Information unavailable on ako??

feeds@yuku.com (MattS) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:55:42 GMT

Just curious if anyone else in the guard was having the same issue? My traffic lights are gone and it says medical information unavailable. I just didn't know if they were performing maint or something was wrong with my records??

Lumbar fusion l5-s1

feeds@yuku.com (lovetofly) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:15:57 GMT

Can anyone help me with a question. I was active duty Army for 13 yrs and in the Air guard for 3 yrs. I am curently going through a MEB for a variaty of items the biggest being that I need back surgery with no other options. I have not saught out legal representation and am curiouse with everything that I have ready on here whether or not I need to. The biggest problem is that I was found uneligible to perfom duties and cant go to drills, I was just starting out there and have no idea who my...

Nerve Damage Unfitting or Not???

feeds@yuku.com (damagednuke) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:37:46 GMT

Hello there was going to see if i could get some info/advice from someone with more knowledge on this process than me. I am active duty navy I was in training to become a nuke. On Dec 26, 2008 I severed a digital nerve in my left hand while opening a Christmas present. I had repair surgery on Jan 13, 2009 and have had an enormous amount of occupational therapy. I currently have and average of 23lbs of grip strength in my left hand and 111lbs in my right. I have had a nerve conduction test...

Air Force MEB for Asthma...HELP!!

feeds@yuku.com (America03) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:05:46 GMT

After taking the ortho evra patch in 2004 I started having major health issues. After several tests, in 2006 I found out I had mitral valve regurge along with EIB asthma. In 2007 they declared it to be regular asthma. I am now prescribed albuterol, advair, and flonase which I have been on ever since. Today, which is 3yrs later, I recieved a call stating I have an MEB appointment with my PCM on the 26th of this month (next week). I am in total shock. I am not sure what this means? Are they...

AT WHAT POINT IS SOMEONE HELD ACCOUNTABLE ?

feeds@yuku.com (rmwife) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:11:08 GMT

I was hoping someone could tell me what our next step should be.

My husband served AD 04/05 in Iraq. He was injured subsequently diagnosed and is now compensated by the VA 100% PTSD, 20% shoulder, 20 claudication, 10% and 10% for neuropathy. He is a reservist. In 07 found unfit for duty, then again 08. Here we are in 09 and he is forced to start all over again. He now must go to Ft. Knox for yet another fit for duty. He is getting the jerk around and I fear it is to...

At what % VA disability are not no longer able to be in National Guard

feeds@yuku.com (The G Man) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:51:43 GMT

I have heard different percentages 20% to 50%. If someone could answer and give a reference I would appreciate it. Thanks

MEB letter for PEB

feeds@yuku.com (YesSirMam) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:36:28 GMT

Its asking much, but TODAY is when my rebuttal (?) letter is due to my PEBLO and the JAG allegedly helping me isn't - another story.
Right now my 50-meter target is where can I find an example of these letters? I can write one up but the more professional it looks, the better I would think.
The 100-meter questions I could use help with are:

I have a few points to address, such as a cranial neuralgia condition for which I was operated on listed as 100% resolved. Oh no...

MEB

feeds@yuku.com (ladybird2) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:40:04 GMT

I permanently medically retire 27 Aug. I found out I have breast cancer 17 Aug requiring an immediate mastectomy. I want the surgery done under the safety of the active duty umbrella in case there are issues with my new Tricare or the procedure itself. Can they just kick me out anyway or do they have to keep me in until the surgery is done. Should another MEB/LOD be done?

Help me Understand TDRL....

feeds@yuku.com (SandSoldier) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:52:52 GMT

Can someone help me with this situation? The AFreserve just put me on TDRL for PTSD. I did what that Msgt said and sent it to the DAV for futher instruction. The PTSD is deemed combat-related from my time in the desert. They rated me at 50% from the AF. What does all this mean to my claim? Does the VA have to recognize DOD standards? Why is the VA sending a new packet for stressor info? Does the DAV resend my prior denial info with the AF diagnosis? Please help me understand it all.

What will the VA rate me?

feeds@yuku.com (RC1) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:17:30 GMT

I'm claiming Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Urinary Frequency amongst other things. But, I just got the paper to fill out before the C&P exam. The medical history that I'm supposed to bring with me for the Doctor to review. Anyways, "they" combined these claims. It says: "Diabetes mellitus with voiding dysfunction urinary frequency and hypertension". Will this give me a lower rating?
I know that Diabetes Mellitus that requires diet and oral...

MED Retirement

feeds@yuku.com (brendad) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:29:22 GMT

I just received a permanent profile DA 3349. It reads as follows: I have PULHES of 331211 and it states " solider with multiple medical issues. Had cardiac stress test performed. Issues over one year. Recommend MMRB for retention. No exposure to noise in excess of 85 dBA or weapon firing without use of properly fitted hearing protection. Annual hearing test required." I would like to receive a medical retirement How do I ensure this happens?

Do Nat Guard drilling points accrue during MEB/PEB?

feeds@yuku.com (Gomez) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:40:56 GMT

I'm in the Army National Guard with 19 good years. I'm being sent to a MEB. Will I continue to drill with my unit, in which case I would continue to accrue points toward my 20th good year? Or, once I begin the MEB, will I be prevented from attending drill and therefore accruing points? I would like to get my 20th good year just in case the PEB finds me unfit and gives me less than 30%. That way, with 20 good years, I could still get length-of-service retirement.

Need Advise Prior To Spinal Fusion Surgery

feeds@yuku.com (afguy73) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:48:50 GMT

I've been in the USAF ANG (Active Duty For Special Work) going on 7 years now, just re-enlisted last year in the AOR. While deployed to OIF last year, I had a back injury resulting in a herniated disk (L4/L5). An LOD was initiated and I had a 2nd microdiscectomy on 11 May 2009. My medical wing got pissed off at me because my 1st surgery (same location) is no where to be found in my records. Apparently my recruiter never submitted my records. The surgery happened after I swore in...

Migraine & DoD Rating

feeds@yuku.com (HDS) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:47:06 GMT

I was forwarded to this site by a friend and was told there is a great amount of information and helpful individuals. All the contributors to this site are providing a priceless service to our men and women of arms. I thank you for all of us!

I will try to make this short and sweet. I am being medically boarded because of Migraines w/Aura. I am trying to get a feel and hopefully several opinions on what my expected rating may be. I have searched the site up and down prior to...

Confused!

feeds@yuku.com (CoolCee1) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:28:08 GMT

I am a soldier , deployed to Afghanistan. I'll be going home in two months(Army Reserves). I sustained an injury to my r/elbow, two weeks into my deployment, according to the Doc. it is nerve damage(he also said that the muscle is tearing away from the bone). I've been seeing him on a regular basis. Also, while coming back from R&R, our plane loss cabin pressure, at 33000 ft., I was sitting on side of the C-17, not middle rows. When this happened air masks popped out of side's...

med record review

feeds@yuku.com (brendad) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:37:57 GMT

I am currently AGR with the National Guard. I have between15 and 16 years of full time service active duty and AGR combined. I have a total of 18 years counting my Mday time. I went through a SRP and got a bad EKG reading. They have ask me for the results of a nuke stress test and to get another EKG to send to them for review. I know the system and the next notification will be for a board.I have other medical issues IE compressed disks in lower back. In any event if they send me to a board...

2009 GAO Report on TDRL

feeds@yuku.com (wrenchturner) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:03:21 GMT

Here's the link:

http://www.gao.gov/htext/d09289.html

DOD is going to use Contracted doctors to evaluate TDRL folk?

""DOD Response: Concur with comment. This recommendation should include 
the statement that the non-military physicians are both trained in and 
will accept examinations of individuals using VA-approved templates. 
Additionally, usage of non-military...

Just found out I'm out of Flight School headed to MEB- Please help!

feeds@yuku.com (rejudd) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:17:09 GMT

Hi all-

First off, a big thanks to all those who have helped people like me here, wouldn't have known where to go if I hadn't have found this. I've looked at a great deal of posts here that have helped me understand some of what's going to happen\

Here's what I'm facing and really need any advice I can get.....

I'm in flight school and was just diagnosed with Multiple Schlerosis. I'm here on Title 32 Active Duty for Training...

About to Start MEB process.

feeds@yuku.com (viper896) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:16:06 GMT

So here is my situation, and I'm completely lost.
I have been just over 5 years, 2 deployments and currently an E-5(P). With an outstanding record, honor grad in AIT and WLC. Multiple awards and such for performing outside my pay-grade.
I was diagnosed with PTSD after my 06-07 afghanistan deployment but at the time was just going to counseling and was given meds to cope.
During my 08-09 Iraq deployment I overdosed on my anti-anxiety meds and was medevac'd back to the...

Questions from wife about what to expect from MEB

feeds@yuku.com (Doc Johnson) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:12:29 GMT

I'm wondering how it all works, getting my original medical appointment and from that point on. Will all the doctor appointments be at Fort Knox? Do I need to get all my medical records from civilian and VA? How long will it take to complete all the appointments? Should I be on active duty to complete all of this?