medical discharge

I was just diagnosed with UC, is this something I will get discharged for? Does anyone have any experience with this and can share what they think/experienced?

Hi all, I was rated 100% by the VA for multiple issues and bipolar disorder. I was in the passenger seat of a DUI drunk I was going thru a very low phase mentally but still asked someone to drive for me. I did not know he was drunk. I was separated for being a passenger. I want to push for a...

I am currently serving in the Army National Guard (approx. 2 years). 5 months ago, I was diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer. The treatment was successful in regard to cancer removal. However, there is lasting pain and effects from the surgery, both psychological and physical. I have no...

Hi all! First of all, thank you for taking your time to read through this post. I would really appreciate any input to my situation. TL;DR: New Army AD 2LT with history of chronic knee pain and recent fibromyalgia diagnosis. PCM puts me back in training for "treatment" despite previously noting...

Hello and thank you for your time. I developed type 1 diabetes while on active duty in 2008. I was med boarded and medically discharged with a 20% disability rating. I am searching for fellow service members that developed type 1 diabetes while on active duty. My goal it to find someone that was...

I hope I’m posting this in the right place...I need advice with my medical discharge from the Army. I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis (chronic bladder and pelvic pain) before I joined the Army and treated with bladder instillations that alleviated my pain for 2 years. Then I joined the...

Hey everyone. First post on this platform and I’m looking for some guidance and advice. My PA told me last week that if my back problems do not get better after the the referral to occupational therapy he will have to initiate an MEB. I currently have 10 years in the army and have had a great...

Is there anyone here that is willing to be included and help to start a Class Action Law Suit against the DOD, USAF, Army ext to include active duty and reserve component members that have been denied their legal rights under the corrupt medical board system. With the vast number of people on...

I have 10 years active duty and was forced out under a rif in 1995 (yes, I am old). After 20 years I realized I could go back to the Air National Guard to finish my 10 years and get my retirement. Recently I have had some medical issues that I am concerned will end my career and I will lose...

Hello all. I filed a case with the DRB (Discharge Review Board) in July ‘17 trying to get my administrative discharge changed to a medical discharge (after looking back over my medical records I discovered they diagnosed me with being in perimenopause, which is story I will post about later)...

Ok long story short. Was active duty for 7 years.(2007 - 2014) First year in I start having major random panic attacks. I thought I was having a heart attack because I had never had a panic attack before. I worked on ejection seats which involved explosive maintenance. I would try for years to...

APR2015 - torn left ACL and had reconstruction done by civilian ortho clinic due to location (I'm assuming since I was just a yes man early in this process) fast forward 6 months to find out that I was never placed on LIMDU because of people not doing their job. Was finally placed on LIMDU...

Hello, I hope this is the proper forum for posting this. I'm a bit scared at my outcome in this process. I just started the PEBLO and I'm not sure what my outcome will be. I am an AGR with 23 years of service, but from what I figure I am only going to be at 19 years Active duty. What I'm...

Hi all, I'm currently a medical student in the HPSP program. Last year at Officer Development School, I was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary emboli. Today, I have completely recovered and do not need life-long anticoagulation. Navy Recruiting Command has determined that I am not physically...

I am a SSG and have been in the Army for just over 10 years. I have been having chronic hand pain in both hands and some arm pain for almost two years now. I have had x-rays, MRI's, and recently a nerve study was conducted. I have not been able to receive a diagnosis as of yet. I have been on...

I will try to condense this in hopes someone will have some guidance. I just started my IDES/MEB process, after several attempts from my providers and specialist to diagnose me one came up with hypermobility disorder. I say providers because I had to request a change from my previous one for...

I have been in for 3 years. 2 of which were spent in Tech School (I was at DLI for Urdu and reclassed into Finance after several deaths in my family hindered me from completing school). I have an injury from Basic training (left knee dislocation which has subsequently led to issue with...

Hello everyone. I have a quick question. I am a 31 year old veteran in the Missouri National Guard. I was diagnosed with some serious heart/lung problems (stage one heart failure/pulmonary hypertension) that have cause me to be found unfit for duty during my last PHA. I was recently told that I...