Do I need a lawyer? Administrative Separation CND or MEB?

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oldtogo

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been active duty Navy for 10 years. Back in 2020 I was diagnosed with PTSD after an MST. I was put on LIMDU, did therapy, got on meds, and eventually was returned to full duty. Things weren’t perfect but I got to a place where I could manage it.

Now in 2025, I found out that the person who did this to me who is checking into my command and I will have to work with them. I originally made a restricted report, so nothing was ever done to hold them accountable. When I found out they were coming, everything went downhill. I’ve worked really hard to stay afloat these past few years, and this situation has completely unraveled me.

My command moved me to a different department and told me I could file a report now but I know that would likely just get me transferred. That’s what happened last time. Honestly, the thought of having to go through another move or restart is too much. I’m already barely holding it together. I asked my PCM to put in a fitness for duty eval to talk about a medboard as I’ve already done 2 limdu periods (1 for a physical injury).

The eval felt more like an interrogation. The provider told me I could be admin separated, which felt more like a warning than any sort of support. I left feeling worse than when I walked in.

Here’s what the ffd eval says:
  • Diagnosed with PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety
  • I’ve been put on DCAT-2 (deployable with limitations), even though the eval says I’m not deployable, not worldwide assignable, and not fit for my rate
  • They said I should be reassessed in October after I come back from convalescent leave (I just had surgery)
  • But they still marked me as fit for duty, saying my symptoms aren’t currently interfering with work because I’m currently not at work
I don’t get it. How am I “fit for duty” but also not deployable, not fit for my rate, and needing reassessment? And can they seriously admin sep me for all of this when I’ve been doing everything I’m supposed to therapy, meds, asking for help?

I feel like I’m being punished for trying to protect my mental health. I just want to know what my options are and what I should be doing right now.

Thanks to anyone who reads this or has advice.
 
oldtogo said:
Hey everyone,

I’ve been active duty Navy for 10 years. Back in 2020 I was diagnosed with PTSD after an MST. I was put on LIMDU, did therapy, got on meds, and eventually was returned to full duty. Things weren’t perfect but I got to a place where I could manage it.

Now in 2025, I found out that the person who did this to me who is checking into my command and I will have to work with them. I originally made a restricted report, so nothing was ever done to hold them accountable. When I found out they were coming, everything went downhill. I’ve worked really hard to stay afloat these past few years, and this situation has completely unraveled me.

My command moved me to a different department and told me I could file a report now but I know that would likely just get me transferred. That’s what happened last time. Honestly, the thought of having to go through another move or restart is too much. I’m already barely holding it together. I asked my PCM to put in a fitness for duty eval to talk about a medboard as I’ve already done 2 limdu periods (1 for a physical injury).

The eval felt more like an interrogation. The provider told me I could be admin separated, which felt more like a warning than any sort of support. I left feeling worse than when I walked in.

Here’s what the ffd eval says:
  • Diagnosed with PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety
  • I’ve been put on DCAT-2 (deployable with limitations), even though the eval says I’m not deployable, not worldwide assignable, and not fit for my rate
  • They said I should be reassessed in October after I come back from convalescent leave (I just had surgery)
  • But they still marked me as fit for duty, saying my symptoms aren’t currently interfering with work because I’m currently not at work
I don’t get it. How am I “fit for duty” but also not deployable, not fit for my rate, and needing reassessment? And can they seriously admin sep me for all of this when I’ve been doing everything I’m supposed to therapy, meds, asking for help?

I feel like I’m being punished for trying to protect my mental health. I just want to know what my options are and what I should be doing right now.

Thanks to anyone who reads this or has advice.
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I am very sorry that you are in this situation. The NAVY leans fit. PTSD from MST should result in medical retirement or medical separation with severance. Sounds like your treatment provider was trying to scare you off. What you do is up to you and there is no right answer. If you do make an unrestricted report at the very least you would be protection Soldiers in your unit that would not know that there is a sex offender in their midst.

Is there an ombudsman you can talk to? Also, talk to your unit's Chaplain and JAG. If this goes sideways you may want to talk to your congressperson. If you do end up in IDES look into hiring a dedicated private IDES attorney to represent you. I can send you references if you need them.
 
I am so sorry this happened to you!! i had the same thing happen to me and they kicked me out to the curb with a really bad record of mental health although there was evidence that i got better.
 
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