MEB / Rtn to Duty

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Ghost2075

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Hello all!

Been reading through the forums for awhile and still get confused on some of the stuff I read. Any help or guidance you guys can provide would be welcome and appreciated. I will try to get a quick history on whats going on:

First I am AD AF been in 23 years and some change. I should also mention not an alcoholic haven't drank since 2013. In 2004 I was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Got treatment and went on with my life. In 2013 I had multiple acute pancreatitis episodes from stones in my pancreas. I was a monthly ER patient for months. Always drugged up with morphine and liquid diet. I was supposed to PCS but declined until I got a more permanent treatment solution. The military was ok pcs'ing me to misawa but I felt uncomfortable because going because they couldn't get me treatment at my current duty station. It took a few months but I got the stones removed! In 2017 I had a acute/chronic pancreatitis attack. PCM recommended code 37 in May 18. Was able to review narsum after it was submitted to commander in August. Which the peblo was not very informative on anything. My commander/1sgt submitted return to duty. Which honestly I felt was wrong because my cognitive functions have been slowing down, which I put in remarks block. Got from AFPC code C2 off the top of my head and return to duty. Just recently had two pancreatitis attacks after more stone removal within 3 weeks of that surgery. Working with another specialist to possible receive pancreas transplant which if it works no more pancreatitis but might or will be type 1 diabetes. I also put in for retirement last month with approved date 1 Jun 2019. So here goes my questions:
1. First can I still appeal the first ruling on the MEB? I honestly don't think I am fit to serve any more. Mentally I don't feel like I can keep up anymore. I also have sleep apnea, plantar fasciitis, lower back problems/pain, prehypertension, prediabetes, and some other things I can't think of right now. Probably depression...
2. Will removal of my pancreas start an MEB? Will the AF ensure I finish my transplant before release My physician says doing another MEB with retirement date set is to much work................Which I probably been more pissed about his answer, but on narcotics for pain right now.
I apologize if anything is not clear this last or seems all over the place. My brain is still out of whack for now. And any help/guidance would be very welcome appreciated.
 
If you have an approved retirement date then you will not go through the MEB process since you already have an approved retirement. I was fortunate as I was putting in for retirement but my PCM sat me down and said you really should go the MEB and described the benefits of that versus retirement and then submitting claims.
 
Thanks for the reply and words chaplincharlie! Ok I would think that a transplant would be an automatic MEB. But when I was talking to my physician he wouldn't say it would or would not. He seemed more concerned that I put in for retirement and the additional paperwork for an MEB than actually answering my questions on the process. And when I went thru the MEB process the assigned peblo, she answered my questions but not very forthcoming with information. On my MEB paperwork/profile it says it would will be reviewed again in Mar/Apr by AFPAM off the top of my head. If I read the retention standards right then it mean retain with chronic pancreatitis? If so explains why I got return to duty. In the end of the day I am just trying to make sure my condition is treated before I leave the AF. At least the best that can be provided. But getting a straight answer out of anyone is like pulling teeth. And I know when I leave service it will be harder to get this taken cared off.
 
Raidersfan70 said:
If you have an approved retirement date then you will not go through the MEB process since you already have an approved retirement. I was fortunate as I was putting in for retirement but my PCM sat me down and said you really should go the MEB and described the benefits of that versus retirement and then submitting claims.
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When I wen thru the MEB initially I was about to put in for retirement and told to hold off. Which I did but I am getting close to HYT and have to decide to retire or not. My file says up for review by AFPAMM in Apr/Mar and retirement is in Jun. I am coordinating with a specialist on treatment to remove my pancreas. I would think that if they removed an organ that would start MEB again. Honestly I don't care if I get medically retired vs regular retirement. I really want to get this operation done before I get out. I know it could be beneficial to medically retire vs reg retire. But any retirement is ok by me. I rather not be fooked up to be honest lol. Thanks for your input Raidersfan70.
 
If they do a surgery prior to your retirement then I believe they can do a MEB if you are unfit after that. From my understanding they can’t cut and run so to speak and cannot release you from active duty until they have ensured you are fit for retirement. Double check that with your doctor.
 
Raidersfan70 said:
If they do a surgery prior to your retirement then I believe they can do a MEB if you are unfit after that. From my understanding they can’t cut and run so to speak and cannot release you from active duty until they have ensured you are fit for retirement. Double check that with your doctor.
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Much appreciated for you advice Raidersfan70. Greatful for any advice. Because this journey so far been kind of lacking from military/civilian side to date.
 
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