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I received my results today for my Fast-Track MEB: Return to Duty with Assignment Limitation Code C-2. It's funny, because at the beginning of my journey, I was really hoping for medical retirement, but now that I am taking an early out with 2X severance pay, things are working out well for...

Fr0sty, If you can get an appt for the 23rd, then on the Fitness Screening Questionnaire, answer Yes to the first question and identify that your next appointment is on the 23rd. They won't be allowed to test you until you've been to the PCM. I had to do this for my asthma, as I was waiting...

Alright...I have decided to take the Voluntary Separation Pay route prior to my MEB being initiated as I am 99% sure I will be RTD for my asthma and panic disorder w/agoraphobia. This will equal a lump sum of approx $143,000 and then quite a bit less after taxes. I should get at least 30% VA...

Thanks Jason. To clarify, I meant to ask "does this mean I'll get RIFed" (not MEBed) instead of going through the MEB process since they haven't officially initiated the MEB. My PCM insists she is waiting for my asthma to be controlled before she puts in the paperwork. She's trying to benefit...

So I am reading the details for Air Force Reduction in Force and it states "Officers pending action under the disability evaluation system under AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, and Separation are not eligible. Officers cleared to return to duty prior to the May 24...

Good luck ibucki! Boothbb just got TDRL at 30% so there's hope yet. I can't believe your PCM never listened to your lungs. My lungs never sound bad when I'm at my PCM though...only when I'm having an acute attack. The Advair 500 seems to be helping with that. I have a feeling that I'll end...

I'm crossing my fingers for you boothbb...we have similar symptoms. Different jobs, ranks though so the probability of us having the same outcome is probably not likely. Good luck and please post the results as soon as you get them.!

Thanks for the update ibucki. I'm sorry to hear they're going that route, but if they do send you to a place like Korea with the yellow dust, you may just end up with more power for an unfit MEB down the road (if it exacerbates the symptoms). I'm definitely not condoning an exacerbation, just...

Bigdawg025, There are quite a few of us on here with asthma. From what I have gathered, and from what my PCM tells me, it is first referred for a fast-track MEB to identify whether you can be placed on an Assignment Limitation Code (ALC-C) rather than separation. Really depends on...

ibucki, I am referring to the yearly Report in lieu of that they are required to do after the MEB finds you fit for duty. At least that's how I think it goes. They just monitor you to make sure nothing's change. I use my rescue inhaler at least twice DAILY. So maybe that's good news for...

Thanks ibucki! Good info. I'll continue to get temp profiles, but almost feel like a hypochondriac going to the doc every two months. It's like I can't win either way. They are initiating a fast-track MEB for me. From what I understand, I'll most likely be RTD for the asthma. I can always...

IG4, I feel your pain as well. My MEB process started for asthma, and now it's looking like I've developed a Panic Disorder. I too feel anxious quite a bit and am prone to debilitating panic attacks seemingly for no reason. This process, which jeopardizes our careers, can add the stress of...

Just curious...how do you get on a profile long term? I just get put on a profile when I'm really sickly, but they're ready to pounce as soon as I come off it. I believe with the new walk test starting in July, I may be able to do some other cardiovascular exercises to get me to a passing...