Air Force Timeline (Bipolar 1)
- Thread starter RuffBader
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I’m coming up on my 18 month eval but from what I’ve seen it doesn’t seem extremely prevalent, and I mean bipolar is permanent and proven to worsen over time so it’s kind of hard to justify a reduction. Just continue to seek treatment and have everything well documented after retirement. Also continue to look at what justifies a 70% rating, I was also given 70% (for BP1) and haven’t worked more than part time in a low paying job so if you get out and are pulling in $100k/yr working full time you’ll kind of be shooting yourself in the foot. I also elected a face to face eval at my nearest MTF instead of just sending in my records or having my psychiatrist do it so hopefully that will minimize any confusion by the board. If all else fails and you are still reduced you can go through the appeal process and provide evidence from your treating provider, employer, family, friends etc.
@RuffBader I was the senior TDRL Unit attorney for the Navy until I started my own firm. Genearlly speaking, the prudent rule for TDRL is to ensure you go into your face-to-face with your records and think about your answers to questions before speaking. You want to ensure that what you're saying aligns with what's in your records - assuming your records are accurate. That said, be sure to review your records and understand the current state of your condition well.
Because I don't know the facts of your case and am not your attorney, I won't go into further detail, as that would require speculating and bordering on legal analysis. Still, rest assured that what @randomairman27 said is accurate. On a strictly administrative topic, take notes and keep your records organized as if you already know you must go through the TDRL FPEB process. Clean admin always makes these processes smoother.
Good luck!!!
Because I don't know the facts of your case and am not your attorney, I won't go into further detail, as that would require speculating and bordering on legal analysis. Still, rest assured that what @randomairman27 said is accurate. On a strictly administrative topic, take notes and keep your records organized as if you already know you must go through the TDRL FPEB process. Clean admin always makes these processes smoother.
Good luck!!!