Used to be Army Strong: I hope you are still on here!! I would like to know what your outcome was.
If not, is there anyone else with Narcolepsy who has been through an MEB/PEB?
I was just diagnosed last month by a civilian doctor because Walter Reed was too backed up to get me in for a sleep study. I am currently waiting for an appointment with the sleep doc at WRAMC to evaluate my current treatment and start the MEB process.
I do not have cataplexy with my narcolepsy (probably because I also take Effexor) which makes it difficult to predict the MEB/PEB outcome. I am very anxious about what may happen. I have a "desk job" but I am a shift worker and my narcolepsy is severe enough to impair my ability to work and my duties to my family (husband and 2 young children). Does the board make decisions with empathy, or only based on the regs? The regulations are inaccurate and confusing; narcolepsy should not be evaluated as epilepsy, especially for those without cataplectic episodes. I take 30mg of Adderall XR but it does not always keep me awake. I probably shouldn't be driving, but have no choice on that right now. On my bad days I also experience dementia somewhat like what an Alzheimer's patient has; I am unable to comprehend spoken and written language. My biggest concern is continuing to take care of my family. My husband has a good job, but there is no way we could live on his income alone considering my income puts the roof over our head and pays for my family's medical insurance.
I guess I'm looking for anyone who can provide some advice or insight. Should I send a letter to the board right off the bat pleading my case? I don't want to sound whiny, but I feel they should know how much this has negatively impacted my life. Or should I just wait for the decision of the informal board and appeal with a lawyer if necessary?
I have almost 8 years of active duty. My ETS is Dec 2010 so I don't have long left if they decide not to put me out, I just need to know that I and my family will be taken care of. I need to work, but I don;t know what capacity I will be capable of.
Also, if anyone has narcolepsy, did you receive any sort pf physical profile for it? I am currently fat and can't pass a PT test but I can't do PT because it wipes me out. I am in a joint assignment with no unit PT so I've just been avoiding it.
Also, please don't give me any grief, I used to be a good soldier.
If not, is there anyone else with Narcolepsy who has been through an MEB/PEB?
I was just diagnosed last month by a civilian doctor because Walter Reed was too backed up to get me in for a sleep study. I am currently waiting for an appointment with the sleep doc at WRAMC to evaluate my current treatment and start the MEB process.
I do not have cataplexy with my narcolepsy (probably because I also take Effexor) which makes it difficult to predict the MEB/PEB outcome. I am very anxious about what may happen. I have a "desk job" but I am a shift worker and my narcolepsy is severe enough to impair my ability to work and my duties to my family (husband and 2 young children). Does the board make decisions with empathy, or only based on the regs? The regulations are inaccurate and confusing; narcolepsy should not be evaluated as epilepsy, especially for those without cataplectic episodes. I take 30mg of Adderall XR but it does not always keep me awake. I probably shouldn't be driving, but have no choice on that right now. On my bad days I also experience dementia somewhat like what an Alzheimer's patient has; I am unable to comprehend spoken and written language. My biggest concern is continuing to take care of my family. My husband has a good job, but there is no way we could live on his income alone considering my income puts the roof over our head and pays for my family's medical insurance.
I guess I'm looking for anyone who can provide some advice or insight. Should I send a letter to the board right off the bat pleading my case? I don't want to sound whiny, but I feel they should know how much this has negatively impacted my life. Or should I just wait for the decision of the informal board and appeal with a lawyer if necessary?
I have almost 8 years of active duty. My ETS is Dec 2010 so I don't have long left if they decide not to put me out, I just need to know that I and my family will be taken care of. I need to work, but I don;t know what capacity I will be capable of.
Also, if anyone has narcolepsy, did you receive any sort pf physical profile for it? I am currently fat and can't pass a PT test but I can't do PT because it wipes me out. I am in a joint assignment with no unit PT so I've just been avoiding it.
Also, please don't give me any grief, I used to be a good soldier.