Take MEB for MH reasons, or wait for physical reasons

[Flash7654]

Long story short, I've been reading this forum a lot and I believe when I go back to BH (it's been a while) they will suggest a MEB again.

However, I also have some physical issues that will likely put me on a P3 profile in the future (likely some nervous system issues). Should I take the MEB for MH reasons, or wait and do physical therapy and pain management until they suggest a MEB for that stuff?

Does it matter which condition initiated the MEB, or will it all be looked at and considered during the process regardless?

Thanks!

 

[New Member]

MEB will not automatically retire/separate you for MH reasons or even your nervous system issues. They will look specifically at what prohibits you from doing your assigned job. The VA should rate you for everything, but the DoD will ONLY look at the condition you were referred to and what precludes you from doing your duty. For example, the DoD could say your nerves can be accommodated and send you back as "fit for duty" if you are in an environment that allows for such accommodations like in an office, whereas a parajumper infantry person needs their nerves to perform their duty. You could be 100 P&T from the VA for PTSD and (exaggeration) only 10% from the DoD. Usually with PTSD it is the meds that preclude you from deployment or retainability because you are dependent on medication. Similarly, a Type 1 diabetic is considered non-deployable b/c they have to have constant access to insulin. Good luck!

 

[Flash7654]

MEB will not automatically retire/separate you for MH reasons or even your nervous system issues. They will look specifically at what prohibits you from doing your assigned job. The VA should rate you for everything, but the DoD will ONLY look at the condition you were referred to and what precludes you from doing your duty. For example, the DoD could say your nerves can be accommodated and send you back as "fit for duty" if you are in an environment that allows for such accommodations like in an office, whereas a parajumper infantry person needs their nerves to perform their duty. You could be 100 P&T from the VA for PTSD and (exaggeration) only 10% from the DoD. Usually with PTSD it is the meds that preclude you from deployment or retainability because you are dependent on medication. Similarly, a Type 1 diabetic is considered non-deployable b/c they have to have constant access to insulin. Good luck!

So to be clear, the DoD will only look at the issue I was MEB'ed for? So if I am put into a MEB for MH, they won't even look at other issues even if they are potentially unfitting for duty?

Also, say I do go through a MEB for MH issues. Will it affect me in gaining employment on the civilian side or is it completely private information?

 

[chaplaincharlie]

The PEB must consider all contentions claimed. The MEB usually looks at referred conditions.