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I was medically separated from the Air Force with a DOD rating of 10%, and VA of 70%. I received my severance pay the day after my separation date of 6 January 2020, which was much earlier than I expected. The total received was about 20% less than what my severance should have been using the...

I'm currently on the tail end of of my terminal leave. Unfortunately, I only had a month's notice to depart my duty station in the United Kingdom, and I've been in the states since 27 Oct 19. My concern is the the job search has slow, and in my time here, I've only had a single interview. I'm...

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any infromation about the possible VASRD updates. And article from Military Disability Made Easy claimed that the heart/vascuar section is to be revised. The significant change here, for me, is addressing palpations and irrgular heart beats...

I have been dealing with heart palpations, dizziness, and agina for the better part of a year. I did see an off base docotor (in the UK), and found that I have a bicuspid aoritc valve with severe to moderate reguritation. I was told I could not lift more tha 40 pounds, but did not need any type...

Following months of diagnoses, for PVCs and a bicuspid aortic valve, it was determined that I don't need surgery in the near future, but likely will sometime down the road. I have been prescribed beta blockers, as well as given a permanent profile for not being able to lift more than 40 pounds...

I am currently being evaluated for PVCs, and it was discovered that I have a bicuspid aortic valve with moderate-severe regurgitation. I am in the UK, so the off base cardiologists referred me to a valve specialist, as I will need my aortic valve replaced within 2 years; however, he said I won't...

I originally posted this in the wrong section. About three months ago, I started to feel a heavy kicking inside my chest, especially after running. I went to the ER after a couple of episodes, which generally lasted about 45 minutes. I am stationed in the United Kingdom and was referred to an...

About three months ago, I started to feel a heavy kicking inside my chest, especially after running. I went to the ER after a couple of episodes, which generally lasted about 45 minutes. I am stationed in the United Kingdom and was referred to an off-base hospital. The British medical system is...