Posted on Jul 16, 2019
Can they really send me through a MEB for a TBI?
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Hello, my name is Austin and I’m a 13F. I hit my head on a jump last year and rocked my head pretty hard. They diagnosed me with migraines, tinnitus, cognitive disorders such as anxiety and depression. But the thing is NONE of that is something that I see as “unfit”. I’ve talked to my PMC about it and he thinks that MEB is the way to go and he is recommending me. Can I get some insight as to how to cancel this or get relooked? I feel that this isn’t necessarily fair considering that there are a ton of broke dicks walking around that actually can’t do their job. Thank you for any advice in advance.
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Based on the little bit you said a second opinion could be done, but don’t expect much difference. Like others have stated, it you hurt your water melon and after much medical care you still have issues, then take a knee and consider the whole picture. Focus on taking care of your self, make sure everything is well documented for VA disability. Take it from this old paratrooper, you might think you are Ok but the damage might be silence/invisible. By the time you realize it might be too late.
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A MEB for TBI is pretty rare. However, it's also pretty uncommon to be suffering a year later unless some real damage was done.
Once you receive your Permanent 3 profile and you're referred to MEB, you must be evaluated for medical separation. Your PEBLO will be your SME on everything. You can't stop it or withdraw it. If you are separated, and years down the road you are recovered, you may even be able to rejoin. The thing about a TBI is that they may take years to heal, but they do heal.
Once you receive your Permanent 3 profile and you're referred to MEB, you must be evaluated for medical separation. Your PEBLO will be your SME on everything. You can't stop it or withdraw it. If you are separated, and years down the road you are recovered, you may even be able to rejoin. The thing about a TBI is that they may take years to heal, but they do heal.
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PFC Jeffrey Herrington they now send everyone with a P3 through a med board or medical Reclass. P3 now means refer to MAR2/MEB
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You can request a second opinion, but it sounds like this is in your best interest. Remember a med board doesn’t automatically mean discharge
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