migraine

  1. K

    When is Enough Enough When it Comes to Migraines?

    Hello all, Two timer of the TBI club - loss of consciousness on the second one. 10 year Army enlisted woman currently assigned to NCR and working a desk/computer reliant MOS. Post-second TBI, a laundry list of issues arose - but for this purpose, the migraines have been increasingly severe to...
  2. K

    Is Medboard possible without LOD

    Just curious to know if LOD is necessary to get medboarded. I don’t have profile either but want to go through the process. I only have LOD while I was on basic training for my bilateral stress fracture. I am in Army reserve and currently 90% VA disability for knee, hemorrhoids, IBS, adjustment...
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    MEB for Migraines/Functional Neurological Disorder

    Hello, Active Duty, 13.5 years in, had a neck adjustment on base at Physical Therapy last September, had stroke-like symptoms for a week, but no damage found on CT/MRI. Daily migraines with cognitive and physical deficits persistent to this day. Diagnosed with Migraine without Aura and...
  4. K

    On going MEB, but DOS is soon

    Hello, I have some questions about my MEB. I had been diagnosed with chronic migraines back st my last duty location over seas, around 2021. For whatever reason, my PCM did not start a med eval then, but had me go to the neurologist at the Navy hospital. (I became pregnant during this time and...
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    Should I ask my PCM or specialty care for an MEB?

    So I injured my back about 5 months ago and ended up seeing physical therapy for it. Right now I currently have two bulging disks and a mass in my spinal canal and have been referred to ortho for it. My pain has also increased immensely since my leadership has been having me violate my profile...
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    Migraines and getting referred for MEB

    AD Army, starting in September after an FTX started getting severe headaches, possibly migraines, and started suffering from memory loss as well. Fast forward to the 1st of November where I ended up going to the ER with a migraine with vision loss. Since then I’ve been referred to see a...
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    Migraine Ratings

    So I’m a little confused . I’ve been seeing a neurologist for Migraines for 2 years and on a permanent profile and adjusted work schedule because of them . I miss work once a week because of them . It’s documented in my commanders statement as well as medical records . I just received my Narsum...
  8. C

    Reduced rating for migraines

    Hello all, I have searched the forums for an answer but cannot seem to find one any help is appreciated. I went through an MEB about a year ago for migraine headaches. I am now on the TDRL until my condition gets better or the 3 years elapses and I am retired. While I have found no relief...
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    PCM started MEB for headaches instead of Migraines?

    Hello all, So I just got my permanent profile printed off today. I am a P3 with the condition reading “Bilateral Intractable Headaches” has anyone else had this happen? If so let me know how it went. Kind of shocking.
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    TBI C&P question

    Hello all, I recently had my C&P for a TBI and I want to stay proactive and be prepared in case I do not agree with my NARSUM. My question is do migraines get added to the TBI percentage rating or do migraines get rated separately...
  11. G

    Need help!

    So I am in Limdu for Severe and chronic Migraines, I miss 3-5 days of work per week and every thing is documented through my neurologist. I get 2-3 migraines a week typically lasting over 40 hours.I have been on every abortive medication almost and on top of that have a preventative medication...
  12. K

    What can I expect for Navy SELRES MRR of migraines?

    I went to medical because I have been having severe migraines for over a year. It's actually the same migraine I've had every single day with no breaks in the pain following a car accident. I'm currently doing botox treatments, the Aimovig injections, plus medications. So far I don't have...
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