Hello. 11 years as a Reservist, was on a deployment and got hurt and landed in a WTU. I wanted to refrad but too many issues. I just got my MEB ratings back, DOD 70% and VA 100%. I had my transition plan all squared away, I was to return to my house and my civilian career and attend appts at closest VA.
I began the MEB process in April 2014 and began having seizures in August 2014, the most recent being 19 SEPT 2014 where I was alone and found by my roommate actively seizing on the floor with a large hematoma on my forehead and this little stint finally landed me on anticonvulsant medications, a diagnosis of seizures, and I cannot drive until I am 6 months seizure-free. The medications are being adjusted/titrated until the neuro here figures out the right dosage for me and that could take a while. If I leave here, there will not be a smooth continuity of care with the VA back home.
Here's where I am lost: I need to delay my separation. I am not capable of driving home, much less to VA appts or to the grocery store. I cannot work, I live alone and am afraid to be alone in case I have another seizure. I have asked my WTU cadre, Nurse Case Manager, and few providers for options and have been dismissed with "well, just go home and go to the VA" which means I am not being heard.
Is there a special extension I can apply for because of this hardship? Who should I speak to? My DA FORM 199 is due 08 OCT 2014, next Wednesday and I cannot even make an appt with JAG until FRI, and will probably get an appt for Monday or Tuesday. What can I do before then?
Also, should I appeal to have my seizure condition added to my MEB findings?
I began the MEB process in April 2014 and began having seizures in August 2014, the most recent being 19 SEPT 2014 where I was alone and found by my roommate actively seizing on the floor with a large hematoma on my forehead and this little stint finally landed me on anticonvulsant medications, a diagnosis of seizures, and I cannot drive until I am 6 months seizure-free. The medications are being adjusted/titrated until the neuro here figures out the right dosage for me and that could take a while. If I leave here, there will not be a smooth continuity of care with the VA back home.
Here's where I am lost: I need to delay my separation. I am not capable of driving home, much less to VA appts or to the grocery store. I cannot work, I live alone and am afraid to be alone in case I have another seizure. I have asked my WTU cadre, Nurse Case Manager, and few providers for options and have been dismissed with "well, just go home and go to the VA" which means I am not being heard.
Is there a special extension I can apply for because of this hardship? Who should I speak to? My DA FORM 199 is due 08 OCT 2014, next Wednesday and I cannot even make an appt with JAG until FRI, and will probably get an appt for Monday or Tuesday. What can I do before then?
Also, should I appeal to have my seizure condition added to my MEB findings?