Sleep Apnea, back issues and MEB/PEB
I am currently on active duty. I've been in the AF for 3 years and have been diagnosed with obstructed sleep apnea requiring the use of the CPAP machine, arthritis in my lower back and a degenerative...
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Brian, what do you mean by the VA has to recoup the money? Do you mean if I am separated with severance pay, I have to pay that back before receiving a VA check? This whole system is so messed up! I...
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surfer495 wrote: Brian, what do you mean by the VA has to recoup the money? Do you mean if I am separated with severance pay, I have to pay that back before receiving a VA check? This whole system is...
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Another question...The original reaon for the board was sleep apnea. It wasn't until yesterday when my doctor and I were getting the narrative together did her and I realize that my back problems were...
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DoDI 1332.38 requires the following in all MEB's: E3.P1.2.3. Content. MEBs, TDRL physical examinations, and Reserve component physical examinations shall document the full clinical information of all...
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Surfer, Do a Google search, Discharged from military Sleep Apnea
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Retirado, I've looked at just about every single forum and website for sleep apnea, talked with my doctors and anyone else with any experience in the matter. Everyone has told me the same thing, I...
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Surfer, That's my opinion too, you will be returned to duty.
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surfer, The important thing is to ensure you have the information that maparker gave you.
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Brian, thank you for the assistance once again. I double checked with my doctor who is submitting my MEB, and my conditions are itemized. Like I said before, I have never had any major medical issues...
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So there has been a recent change with my MEB process. I just met with my doctor who submitted the narrative portion and she said that not all my conditions are on there to be evaluated. Even though I...
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Since most people don't get separated for sleep apnea, does it usually even end up at the IPEB or just stop at the MEB at my MTF? I don't know that "most people" don't get separated for sleep apnea. A...
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The MEB is required to list all current medical conditions. They are then to annotate which of those conditions fail to meet retention standards. The MEB cannot state what conditions will be rated and...
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maparker, so as long as all my conditions are in the MEB, the PEB will then determine which will be rated? I guess I was confussed how that portion of the MEB works. I know for a fact that it does has...
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surfer, The MEB submits those conditions considered disqualifying for retention. Along with the listing of conditions, they describe the history, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and duty limitations...
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From DoDI 1332.38 Physical Disability Evaluation E3.P1.2.3. Content. MEBs, TDRL physical examinations, and Reserve component physical examinations shall document the full clinical information of all...
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Does anyone know if I was to recieve a RTD at the IPEB, can I turn that down and request the FPEB? I just want to completly understand my options.
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surfer495 wrote: Does anyone know if I was to recieve a RTD at the IPEB, can I turn that down and request the FPEB? I just want to completly understand my options. Yes you can.
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Here is what DoDI 1332.38 states. In essence you can request a formal board but they do do not have to approve the request. I was found fit, requested a formal and was denied. If TDRL, and found fit,...
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