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    So I told you what was going on with me. I have my NARSUM and I don't meet retesion standerds...

    So I told you what was going on with me. I have my NARSUM and I don't meet retesion standerds for 3 things My back, nearve damage down my leg and PTSD. I hope there is a bonus for reinlisting next month so I can get money and then get out. I am woried that the army will still try to make me do...
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    Nick, How did your board pan out what was your %? I am going in for my NARSUM soon all of my...

    Nick, How did your board pan out what was your %? I am going in for my NARSUM soon all of my Doc. Appts. are done. I saw a the Phyc and he Failed me for retention standards. I didn't even know that was comming. I just hope for my familly that I will make over the 30% mark for the Tri-care...
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    I didn't think I had PTSD now what?

    So I was sent to the MEB for an injury and I was just looking at my medical records and the Phyc. rated Fails retention standards on my 3349? I have not done my NARSUM yet and am wondering what is going on. I didn't know I had the "PTSD" So is this going to be a rated condition? And if so can...
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    First Physical Exam

    True Brother!
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    Make them work!!

    Push these people to take care of you! My board is going great and timely. I go in the office every day and ask questions. I have seen how many of YOUR packets staked up and forgotten it seems. People call and make them work, go in and get your appointments in a timely manor. I hope I didn't...
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    First Physical Exam

    Thanks dude, I am in a duty station that processes MEB and PEB. I am in there every day pushing them. They seem to like my motivation and drive, it may be what got me here. Anyway my PEPLO tells me that I am looking at 90 days if everything works out in the next 2 weeks with my appts. I am going...
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    First Physical Exam

    So today I had my first Physical Exam. It went well, he read my medical history.(I have low back pain radiating to my left leg and dorsalflextion issues) the PA took ROM measurements some reflex tests. He asked my some questions about my career. He told me all I needed to do was wait for someone...
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    40% with permanent retirement - good?

    I am happy for you and hope that percentage will help with the loss being able to work. I am new at this MEB thing and have much of the same issues as you. Would you share the ROM of your back and ankle. And I had no Idea that there was compensation for muscle atrophy. I have weakness in the...
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    I found a loop hole for money!

    So in soldier lingo. 30% or more no Promo Less than 30% Promo Jason yer the man
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    I found a loop hole for money!

    I am a E-5 and have been deployed to much to go to WLC. I got kicked out of the board in Nov for not having WLC. I have gone since. Here is the kicker, my ETS date is in march 2010 you need to have 12 months time left in the Army to "Pin" E-6. I was disappointed that I would not be able to get...
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    what happend on day one.

    I went to my MEB/PEB brief this morning. I didn't take any of my meds because I wanted to take it all in. I wrote everything that has ever happened to me in my 6 years/ 4 deployments. I hand carried the "Commander's Packet" to him and he asked me what I wanted him to write. I told him that I...
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    MEB/PEB "Let it Begin"

    Have you been to your brief yet? I went to mine today. I will say that if you are taking meds that make you goofy try to fight off the pain while your there. There is a lot of info. I also noticed today that there will be people there(other soldiers) that treat it as a joke. I don't know your...
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    I need help!!

    All went well thanks Jason and carnelli53. I have more questions however I am going to open a new thread. Thanks again
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    I need help!!

    Jason. thanks for your help. I have talked with my primary care Doc. he told me that he will do all he can to make the board deem me un fit for duty, by using words that leave nothing to gues. The spine surgeon assured me the same. My Commander said he will help me in any way he can as well...
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    I need help!!

    I have seen my PULHES score I have a 3 in L and 1's in all the others. If that helps.
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    I need help!!

    Hello all, I am a SGT in the Army and have deployed 4 tours. During my last tour I took a big fall and hurt my back. At the time I had a lot of adrenaline and didn't know just how bad it was. For the next few weeks prior to my redeployment I kept twisting my ankle and had a hard time with the...
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