Just started MEB. Nervous about C&P exams.

[RW3]

I'm a pretty bad advocate for myself and I'm nervous around doctors. I tend to "blank out" or lose my train of thought often. The fact that these appointments weigh heavily on my future doesn't help either.

I'm worried that I won't be able to articulate what problems I have and how they affect me. I want to bring notes on all the things I'm claiming, but I fear that it'll give the impression that it must not affect me much if I can't even remember it. I've printed off all of the DBQs to kind of anticipate what the doctor might ask. Would it be strange to look down at the DBQs/my notes when the examiner asks me questions?

If it matters, MEB is for major depression. Claiming a lot of other things like IBS, various joint pains, tinnitus, migraines, and sleep apnea.

 

[TundraX_SA]

I was and still am the same way. I never advocated for my self and it caused my whole process and medical attention to dwindle. It took my pyschologists calling me out for me to finally advocate for myself.

The C&P Exams are pretty thorough and they are trying to ensure all of your unfitting conditions are documented. They are not trying to prove you are healthy. They are there to support you and make sure you are taken care of. I was scared of mine, but all of my doctors where very thorough and appreciated the fact that I went into details on the DBQ's and were really glad I brought notes.

Who cares what they think you need to make sure you are taken care of and get the treatment you will need when you get out to ensure a decent quality of life. The disability money is just a perk for me.

If you haven't gotten a sleep study you will need one of those for sleep apnea.