Hello all, i am active duty Air Force at 12 years in. I have been seen at an army hospital for the last four years and about two of those, I’ve been receiving Botox.
I recently pcsd and was told by my new pcm that Botox is an automatic MEB. And that’s all she said really. I reviewed my notes on MHS and they stated the following.
“Migraine with aura well controlled
30-year-old active duty female with chronic migraines. Patient has been seeing neurology and receiving Botox injections every 3 months for the last 2 years. Patient's last Botox injection was Dec Rimegepant sulfate 75 mg Rapid dissolve tablet for migraines. Patient is currently well controlled on this plan. Please evaluate and treat.
Honestly I have no idea what this means for me since she just said it would initiate the board. Does that mean I will go through the process or just be ok’d since I’m ok with the Botox?
I did make a follow up with her because since moving to my new location and being at a higher elevation, I’ve been getting BAD migraines - like nausea light and sound sensitivity and having to lay down immediately upon returning home from my day.
I’m new to the base so I’m afraid to be “that person” that’s always gone but if I keep having these, I’m going to have to get quarters because I can’t keep suffering at work all day.
Sorry I know, long post but ANY insight is welcomed and in your experience were you retained or retired/separated. Thank you!!
I recently pcsd and was told by my new pcm that Botox is an automatic MEB. And that’s all she said really. I reviewed my notes on MHS and they stated the following.
“Migraine with aura well controlled
- Patient was seeing neurology every 3 months for Botox (see JLV for notes)
- Referral:
30-year-old active duty female with chronic migraines. Patient has been seeing neurology and receiving Botox injections every 3 months for the last 2 years. Patient's last Botox injection was Dec Rimegepant sulfate 75 mg Rapid dissolve tablet for migraines. Patient is currently well controlled on this plan. Please evaluate and treat.
- MSD: L19:Migraine and other headache disorders manifested by attacks requiring frequent absences from duty, mobility restrictions, or frequent specialty follow-up. Note: Botox use requires DW or ALC
- Will refer for AMRO review. Will recommend DW. “
Honestly I have no idea what this means for me since she just said it would initiate the board. Does that mean I will go through the process or just be ok’d since I’m ok with the Botox?
I did make a follow up with her because since moving to my new location and being at a higher elevation, I’ve been getting BAD migraines - like nausea light and sound sensitivity and having to lay down immediately upon returning home from my day.
I’m new to the base so I’m afraid to be “that person” that’s always gone but if I keep having these, I’m going to have to get quarters because I can’t keep suffering at work all day.
Sorry I know, long post but ANY insight is welcomed and in your experience were you retained or retired/separated. Thank you!!