Posted on Jan 21, 2014
SPC Sven Pacot
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I have been informed that the Army automatically rates Veterans at 50% for PTSD after going through MEB. Does anyone have credible witness to this statement I have been given by an old battle going through this himself? My understanding has been that you would be rated from 0-100 based on severity.&nbsp; The reason I ask is I am transiitioning from IRR to a reserve unit to go through MEB in August. I have a service dog I will receive and train with in June as well. Anyone have a credible idea what I may be rated at?<br>
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SGT Shon D. Hill
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I walked away from 14 years service, not wanting MEB in 2006, injured back and "Moderate to Severe PTSD diagnoses by VA (last cpl yrs service in Guard but active twice). I'm a medic savvy to Army medical processes, and knew DOD/Dept of Army was overwhelmed and 2 yrs on med hold! I just ETS'd and applied through VA for disability 5 yrs later when it all hit me! My knowledge is that for PTSD, it's 10, 30, 50, 70, or 100%. It's not unusual to be rated low at 30% for many, and usually if you worsen and it's documented they raise it if you appeal. Ive been at 70% for 2 yrs but I'm going back to work, hopefully soon! Be honest (mostly), try to be patient, research and take charge of your claim. If you need it, get it, and hope we can get out there soon and find our place in the world :). Hit me up if you have VA ?'s, I'm knowledgeable but moral about it. Good luck, tho you may be done by now lol!
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SSG Combat Net Radio (Cnr) Ncoic
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Hello, I'm about to MEB at 18 years on TBI/PTSB, chronic back pain and neck injury. Myself as well didn't want to medical out, but my body couldn't take it any longer. Please email me, I have questions at [login to see]
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SGT William T.
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I was medically boarded at 40% total for PTSD, Back, TBI, Knee, Shoulder, etc... I would suggest you read all the information. I did not because I was focused more on my doctor appointments at the time
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SSG Combat Net Radio (Cnr) Ncoic
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Same here...one day I went into the office and was hit with it.
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PO1 Patrick Aldridge
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Here is what I do know... I found this on twitter, you may desire to look into it, it is concerning as a Veteran to see how things are being handled. :/ I found this on Twitter.

#Military #army #Soldier whistle blows-poor #medical treatment,improper discharges 2 avoid MEB. #RT #retweet #news

https://freedommisinformation.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=dDOn0kYBAAA.9bzm2Wh4UpYp4UmaJZgI1A.VXBQd1WBecSCabHALJCXJQ&postId= [login to see] 8954854&type=POST … …
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