MEB TIMELINE..INPUT PLEASE

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DevMan

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So a quick background. I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and did an outpatient program. Got a little better. Then went back to outpatient at my next base which resulted in going to an inpatient hospital for 33 days and just prior to that received an article 15 for yelling at someone. (had zero paperwork in my whole career). Commander hated me for some reason. But now that I am back from the inpatient the code 37 was initiated. I am currently waiting to hear back from headquarters on the final decision if I will be FULL MEB or return to duty. My commander put do not retain and the local DAWG recommended full MEB. I have already received the call from headquarters asking me information about my mental health status. I was diagnosed with, sciatica nerve in my lower back, insomnia, severe depression, PTSD, recurring nightmares. I am currently taking cozaar, Seroquel, and Zoloft. Should I be expecting a full board and possible ratings from both DOD and VA?

Inpatient Hospital-6 June/9Jul
MEB CODE 37- July 2
CC Letter Signed- 24 Jul
NARSUM finalized- 24 Jul
Medical Hold Extension Approved -30 Jul
Form 4 Received FULL MEB concur by DAWG- 10 Aug
Records Sent to VA Rep- 13 Aug
VA form 576 signed- 17 Aug
C&P exams completed- 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 6 Sep
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I would expect the MEB to become a PEB. Given your medical history my guess is that your will be retired.

There is not enough information to assign a specific to your mental health conditions. PTSD (includes nightmares and insomnia) and depression will likely be rated as one condition. Given your meds I 'd GUESS 50% or higher.

You necK and low back will be rated individually. The compensation will be passed on nerve groups and ROM. These typically are not rated high except in severe circumstances.


Best wishes
Mike
 
chaplaincharlie said:
I would expect the MEB to become a PEB. Given your medical history my guess is that your will be retired.

There is not enough information to assign a specific to your mental health conditions. PTSD (includes nightmares and insomnia) and depression will likely be rated as one condition. Given your meds I 'd GUESS 50% or higher.

You necK and low back will be rated individually. The compensation will be passed on nerve groups and ROM. These typically are not rated high except in severe circumstances.


Best wishes
Mike
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Id like to give you a little bit more insight so you can give me some feedback if possible.
On my NARSUM under Military and Social/ Industrial Impairment it says
PTSD/MARKED/DEFINITE
MAJOR DEPRESSION, RECURRENT, SEVERE/MARKED/DEFINITE

are you able to tell me what 'DEFINITE' and 'MARKED' means


Also this is the list from my claim
PTSD-MEB
BACK STRAIN
BILATERAL HEARING LOSS
TINNITUS
HYPERTENSION
MYOPIA BILATERAL
JOINT PAIN BILATERIAL KNEE
BILATERIAL SHIN SPLINTS
VIRAL SYNDROME
RIGHT ANKLE CONDITION
MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
INSOMINA
 
If your C&P exams were conducted at a VA hospital or clinic you can pull the notes from here https://www.myhealth.va.gov/ but only if you have a premium account and maybe you can access it via ebenefits as well but I'm not certain. If you can read the exam notes you will have a much stronger answer on what your ratings will probably look like. All your mental health will be given one rating and you might be placed on TDRL as well which causes stress as you are technically not finished until placed on PDRL which can take a few more years. Very common for them to put almost all PTSD cases on TDRL.
 
Marked would mean significant signs of impairment.
Definite means not the therapist was able to parse out your symptoms and come to a sure diagnosis.

There are several possible statements on occupational and social impairment. That verbiage on your C&P exams, along with the MH diagnosis largely determines your rating.
 
oddpedestrian said:
If your C&P exams were conducted at a VA hospital or clinic you can pull the notes from here https://www.myhealth.va.gov/ but only if you have a premium account and maybe you can access it via ebenefits as well but I'm not certain. If you can read the exam notes you will have a much stronger answer on what your ratings will probably look like. All your mental health will be given one rating and you might be placed on TDRL as well which causes stress as you are technically not finished until placed on PDRL which can take a few more years. Very common for them to put almost all PTSD cases on TDRL.
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70% on the MH alone that's a good start.
 
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