Good morning,
I am currently AD AF with 8.5 yrs TIS and have just rec'd my ratings of 10% DOD/40% VA for Ankylosing Spondylitis. I am fighting for a RTD designation and have begun the appeal process/contacted OAC. Things that I have working in my favor are: never been on profile for this condition, have had majority of Excellent on all PFTs, have 100% Commander support, and have PCM/Rheumatologist support. I do not have any fusion/growth on my spine or any limited ROM; only attributes for Diagnosis are HLA-B27+ with frequent painful flares. Had a trial of two infusion meds (hence the MEB), and discontinued at the rec of my Rheumy after no improvement on them. Now on Gabapentin for pain which has provided relief, and am told by PCM that I am fully deployable on this med.
Looking for tips/recommendations from anyone who has 1) gone through an MEB for AS and/or 2) fought to be RTD and won (or lessons learned if not).
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide! I'll be happy to answer questions.
Brittany
I am currently AD AF with 8.5 yrs TIS and have just rec'd my ratings of 10% DOD/40% VA for Ankylosing Spondylitis. I am fighting for a RTD designation and have begun the appeal process/contacted OAC. Things that I have working in my favor are: never been on profile for this condition, have had majority of Excellent on all PFTs, have 100% Commander support, and have PCM/Rheumatologist support. I do not have any fusion/growth on my spine or any limited ROM; only attributes for Diagnosis are HLA-B27+ with frequent painful flares. Had a trial of two infusion meds (hence the MEB), and discontinued at the rec of my Rheumy after no improvement on them. Now on Gabapentin for pain which has provided relief, and am told by PCM that I am fully deployable on this med.
Looking for tips/recommendations from anyone who has 1) gone through an MEB for AS and/or 2) fought to be RTD and won (or lessons learned if not).
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide! I'll be happy to answer questions.
Brittany