I know there are many posts like this but I have found none that have a solid answer.
I am about to be placed on TDRL for Major Depressive Disorder along with many other smaller conditions rated to a total of 70 mil 90 va.
I plan on getting a medical marijuana card to help with anxiety and hopefully boost my motivation to get out and do things by distracting my self from depressive thoughts. Alcohol does the same thing however being a depressant it sometimes makes things worse and I just don’t really like to drink alcohol especially with my meds I can’t.
my question is if I get my medical marijuana card and smoke or take edibles will this affect a decision during a re-evaluation to PDRL. If I pop hot will this affect my TDRL status.
I have asked my local PEB and they said don’t ask don’t tell. Problem is I don’t want to risk losing a PDRL decision at a re evaluation.
I have asked Local JAG and they did not directly answer my question and didn’t do research to see if its acceptable when under care of a certified physician. They referred me to ADC
ADC told me that they have never been asked this question and do not know how to help me.
has anyone out there TDRL been reevaluated with marijuana usage on there record? What was the outcome? Can you still get a PDRL decision? Or will they kick you off the list and retirement gets thrown out the window. Does the VA drug test for mental health. Can you deny taking a drug test with VA? Will this adversely affect TDRL?
Sorry for all the questions but I just want to try this treatment but at the same time I want to keep my retirement benefits.
I am about to be placed on TDRL for Major Depressive Disorder along with many other smaller conditions rated to a total of 70 mil 90 va.
I plan on getting a medical marijuana card to help with anxiety and hopefully boost my motivation to get out and do things by distracting my self from depressive thoughts. Alcohol does the same thing however being a depressant it sometimes makes things worse and I just don’t really like to drink alcohol especially with my meds I can’t.
my question is if I get my medical marijuana card and smoke or take edibles will this affect a decision during a re-evaluation to PDRL. If I pop hot will this affect my TDRL status.
I have asked my local PEB and they said don’t ask don’t tell. Problem is I don’t want to risk losing a PDRL decision at a re evaluation.
I have asked Local JAG and they did not directly answer my question and didn’t do research to see if its acceptable when under care of a certified physician. They referred me to ADC
ADC told me that they have never been asked this question and do not know how to help me.
has anyone out there TDRL been reevaluated with marijuana usage on there record? What was the outcome? Can you still get a PDRL decision? Or will they kick you off the list and retirement gets thrown out the window. Does the VA drug test for mental health. Can you deny taking a drug test with VA? Will this adversely affect TDRL?
Sorry for all the questions but I just want to try this treatment but at the same time I want to keep my retirement benefits.