Hello all, these forums seem incredible!
I have been AD AF for 12.5 years. 6 normal Active duty and last 6.5 as an AGR (Active duty Reservist). I have career status in the reserves meaning I am setup good to at least 20yrs but on path for higher levels of leadership.
I'm Looking to see if anyone has worked an MOS that has been retained following either MEB or full on PEB. I work Space Ops so deployability is really not a concern job wise, but recognize that in AF eyes..its an issue.
Diagnosis wise: Had nail pitting, elbow and knee psoriasis and all signs of PSA. I also tested positive on Rheum Factor...but Rheum is "Sure" on the PSA...which is better in terms of MEB possibilities as I understand it.
I am mostly good to go now with some residual wrist, elbow and small joint pain in hands and feet but nothing preventing work. I have never had to miss work and since I literally fly a desk (Space Operations), I dont see why the AF would want to boot me. I do have specialized training as well as an AF Weapons Officer, and more operational experience than most of my peers....I'm really curious to see if anyone knows how those types of factors (Special training/experience/skills) are viewed by the boards.
I guess worst case, I'm looking at least 60% based on continuous use of immuno-suppressants for > 1 year but I really have no desire to leave the service and I like what I do.
Any insights on both facing this process and trying to ensure solid rating (back stop for worst case (IMO) of med retirement / while also setting myself up for retention is appreciated.
(I recognize these are competing goals but figured I would ask).
v/r,
Mayhem
I have been AD AF for 12.5 years. 6 normal Active duty and last 6.5 as an AGR (Active duty Reservist). I have career status in the reserves meaning I am setup good to at least 20yrs but on path for higher levels of leadership.
I'm Looking to see if anyone has worked an MOS that has been retained following either MEB or full on PEB. I work Space Ops so deployability is really not a concern job wise, but recognize that in AF eyes..its an issue.
Diagnosis wise: Had nail pitting, elbow and knee psoriasis and all signs of PSA. I also tested positive on Rheum Factor...but Rheum is "Sure" on the PSA...which is better in terms of MEB possibilities as I understand it.
I am mostly good to go now with some residual wrist, elbow and small joint pain in hands and feet but nothing preventing work. I have never had to miss work and since I literally fly a desk (Space Operations), I dont see why the AF would want to boot me. I do have specialized training as well as an AF Weapons Officer, and more operational experience than most of my peers....I'm really curious to see if anyone knows how those types of factors (Special training/experience/skills) are viewed by the boards.
I guess worst case, I'm looking at least 60% based on continuous use of immuno-suppressants for > 1 year but I really have no desire to leave the service and I like what I do.
Any insights on both facing this process and trying to ensure solid rating (back stop for worst case (IMO) of med retirement / while also setting myself up for retention is appreciated.
(I recognize these are competing goals but figured I would ask).
v/r,
Mayhem