Hello. I was wondering if I could get some information pertaining to if it is possible to change the disposition of an honorable discharge to a medical discharge post-transition. The reason I got out is I was dealing with a lot of medical issues which I knew were virtually making it impossible to continue on with my service but rather than be a squeaky wheel I toughed it out until my ETS date and finally spilled the beans on most of my problems during my separation physical. I was that guy who'd rather fix a wound with 100mph tape than go to sick call. So I ETS'd in Aug of 2016 and within a few months was awarded a VA disability rating of 60%. Fast forward two years and I am at 90% (The biggest changes are I had a mis-diagnosed insomnia rating which was changed to the correct diagnosis, PTSD with a completely separate rating for sleep apnea).
I believe that I should have been medically separated but me being my stubborn self, wasn't the squeaky wheel when I was transitioning and took the path of least resistance (in my mind).
I guess I was hoping maybe y'all could help me understand my options; if I have any.
If you need any further information I'm more than happy to provide it!
I believe that I should have been medically separated but me being my stubborn self, wasn't the squeaky wheel when I was transitioning and took the path of least resistance (in my mind).
I guess I was hoping maybe y'all could help me understand my options; if I have any.
If you need any further information I'm more than happy to provide it!