I want to start am MEB for PTSD. How can I do so and who do I talk to?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 22:15:26 -0400

I am AGR in the National Gaurd and rated 50% for PTSD. I am currently taking about 3 different medication. My question is if I wanted to start am MEB how can I do so and who do I talk to?

Response by SFC Michael D. made Aug 2 at 2019 8:36 AM

SFC Michael D. — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 08:36:10 -0400

https://www.myptsd.com/threads/meb-for-ptsd-what-to-expect.77406/

Meb For Ptsd What To Expect?

Hello,I'm a medic AD in the Army for the past 6 yrs... I've been diagnosed with PTSD, major depression, anxiety disorder, suicidal ideations, I've been to a psy ward for 21 days, i have nightmares all the time, i'm so depressed and isolated that i just see no hope in life anymore... Anyways...

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2019 3:44 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:44:01 -0400

Your situation is complicated by you being an AGR. It puts you in a different box, administratively.
Do you have a deployment limiting profile, or just a VA rating?

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 2 at 2019 6:08 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:08:54 -0400

You do not initiate an MEB. Speak to your unit Physician. Thank you for your service.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Aug 2 at 2019 6:28 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:28:03 -0400

VA 50 % is not high. I am VA 100% Bipolar and 194% combined ie VA calculator. Most I know are VA 70% . Be very careful as they can toss you out with nothing unless you have 20 years.. My friend rated VA 90% combined 70% PTSD VA 100% IU.. just came in at 10% Army MEB. I got 0% MEB ...40% on appeal then it was cut to 20% meaning a big ZERO.. you might end up with Severance. PTSD is normally rated as Temporary and you can be cut or reduced for getting better especially if you work are young, as in under 55. Talk to a lawyer first. PS everyone now days are on meds.