3 yrs. On my contract and I was just diagnosed with Epilepsy, what happens now?

2020-02-24T19:29:58-05:00

I'm three years in on asix year contract with the Utah National Guard, and last February I had a seizure. Never had one before, but after that I had one a month or so. My neurologist just diagnosed me and put me on medication. I let the Medics know that I had seizures know during my annual PHA and my chain of command knows. My questions is, is it likely I'll be discharged? If so, how do I go about getting VA benefits if I'm entitled to any? Thanks.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Feb 24 at 2020 7:34 PM

2020-02-24T19:34:06-05:00

Before you can be discharged, you get a med board. As for VA benefits, get your exit physical and make sure everything that is wrong is documented and then apply to the VA to get your disability rating. We have some people here in RP who are great advisors for this

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Feb 24 at 2020 7:35 PM

2020-02-24T19:35:51-05:00

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member advice?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 24 at 2020 8:07 PM

2020-02-24T20:07:45-05:00

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2020 10:38 PM

2020-02-24T22:38:31-05:00

Were you tested for seizures or was it just very obviously a seizures? (I ask because there are mild forms of seizures that can easily be something else if not tested for)
Because if there is any chance its not a seizure, you could get a second opinion to avoid medboard (if you want to avoid it at least)

Response by SPC Linda Chandler made Feb 25 at 2020 10:53 AM

2020-02-25T10:53:24-05:00

Make sure everything is put the right way, reread everything during each appointment. Most of everything is on the computer now so don’t let them close it out before you read it. Make sure it says right if it’s right and left if it’s left. Do not trust anyone to do the right thing.