crohns

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    Chronic IBD/Proctosigmoiditis/Ulcerative Colitis

    My PCM had scheduled a endoscopy and a colonoscopy. After the procedure I got diagnosed with chronic IDB, UC, and possibly crohns as well. That was this Thursday from a doctor in Germany. I’m on mesalamine 1.2g 3 pills a day. I also have to do one 4g/60ml mesalamine rectal suspension enema every...
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    How to best prepare for Air Force MEB (ulcerative colitis)

    Long story short. I have been facing digestive issues for many years now, but always been told I probably have hemerobiids due to rectal bleeding. Recently I had another colonoscopy with a new GI doctor, and she believe that I have IBD, either crohns or ulcerative colitis, but leaning towards...
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    Any guidance would be appreciated

    Hello all, Like many I'm sure, an effort to find as much info as I can the Google brick road has led me here. 15+yrs service ( Army AD & Army NG) referred to the IDES/MEB process for UC. I was granted a CENTCOM waiver and deployed in Feb2020, just 50 days before re-deployment I had a minor...
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    Retroactive Medical Retirement For Severe Crohn's Disease Diagnosis? Was Separated With 0% From Both DOD & VA.

    Was afraid to post my own situation since I have been pretty much dealing with it by myself for a few years now, but a DAV representative I've recently connected to suggested I should to get more help. Basically I was diagnosed with severe Crohn's Disease while active duty (Air Force) on July...
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    Husband just started Medical Board last week.

    My husband just started his medical board last week for severe Crohn’s disease. He has lost around 30lbs, developed Anemia, has been hospitalized twice, all in the span of 2.5 months. He finally got diagnosed last week. He has had debilitating constant abdomen pain since the end of October, and...
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    TDRL - anyone else?

    So, I was placed on the TDRL in 2003 at 30% for Crohn's disease. Had my VA rating a month later, also 30%. I was on TDRL about 2 1/2 years and was then removed and separated with severance at 10%. The thing that bothers me is that my condition never changed the whole time. But, I was out...
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    Crohns questions

    Currently in the USCG and recently told I have Crohn's. I have seen the tables for the different percentages but was curious at what point your percentage is measured. For example I was anemic but if you look now I am fine while taking iron pills daily. Any and all info is appreciated! Also how...
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