By the way, I've attached my package that I put together to support my case to be RTD in a file on this post. Perhaps it can help someone put together character references in the future as they fight to stay on active duty.
The FPEB stated I had strong command support, however they used the fact that I took a full PT test against me running counter to my profile. I countered that I asked for my profile restriction to be removed and would talk to patient advocate when I returned to my base. The female Lt Col doctor on the FPEB stated that my PCM will not change my profile restrictions because I am undergoing an MEB so I shouldn't go to patient advocate. Well, I am going to be at Patient Advocate at my medical clinic in 2 days to prove her statement wrong. I will get my leadership involved and go up to the MDG Colonel to ensure my profile reflects my current physical health. I am not going to be "locked" into a profile so that it can be used against me (again) to discharge me from the Air Force. Remember, I asked to be have all profile restrictions removed and was told that it would be done 3 weeks ago!
We have to keep in touch. I have a meeting with my Group CC as well on Monday. Next stop will be my Wing CC. I haven't gotten things started on the congressional, but I want to also take that route too. I looked through that guide you posted as well.
Interesting note...Ultracet is NOT a narcotic. It is a narcotic-like medication that became a controlled substance. Even more interesting, the female doctor asked my lawyer what the dosage was for Ultracet prior to the FPEB hearing. Ultracet only comes in one dose which is 37.5 mg of tramadol and 350 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) mixed together. It makes me wonder if she had ever prescribed this medication as she apparently didn't even know the dosage of Ultracet. What type of doctor is she? This is especially important considering that she rolled her eyes when she asked my CC what he considered a low dosage of narcotic should be? This statement is false since it isn't even a narcotic!
The board states that I only recently came off the Ultracet medication being taken 4X daily. Is 3 months ago recent!? I began tapering myself down 3 months ago as my physical fitness regime and health improved. Also very interesting to note that they distinctly leave this date off the form just as they leave the full component PT score off and only remark that a did a full PT test that ran counter to my profile restriction...all while insinuating that I lied because there was a "note" in some system saying I asked for a push-up exemption. False statement!
I've once again attached the Form 356 and the email traffic about me asking to be lifted off of all restrictions as a result of a conversation I had with my PEBLO a week prior. Remember, I PT tested April 24th and I was assured by the medical community at Dyess that 9 days was adequate time to get these restrictions lifted.
More to follow, Monday is going to be a busy day as I go around the base getting answers and holding people accountable for lying about my profile as it was one of the determining factors used against me to not RTD. The second determining factor which is the medication will be handled because I have stopped taking it and meet with my off-base pain management doctor on Wednesday. Furthermore, Monday I sign a privacy disclosure form so that the congressman that I've contacted can look into my medical records on my behalf.
I'll keep you all posted.