- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Medical Eval Board (RILO) for AF Member
Posted on 5/21/14 at 8:37 am
Posted on 5/21/14 at 8:37 am
Two years ago I was told I had allergy induced asthma (highly allergic to dust and mold), diagnosed after going to the ER twice in a span of three nights having severe tightness in my chest. I went through the MEB process, and it was determined that a yearly Review In Lieu Of (RILO) Med Board was necessary in my case.
Fast-forward to this past Sunday evening, I take my first ER trip in close to two years. I was so short of breath when I got to the ER that I was tingly down my arms, up my neck, and even into my mouth from lack of oxygen, on top of being dizzy.
Under normal circumstances, my symptoms are well controlled, and I follow an asthma action plan (to include taking Singular, Advair, and Albuterol Inhalers).
My question, to any who may have experience or knowledge of how all this works, would be this: With my yearly review coming up next month, and this most recent occurrence happening, how likely is it that I will be "booted"?
TIA for any help!
Fast-forward to this past Sunday evening, I take my first ER trip in close to two years. I was so short of breath when I got to the ER that I was tingly down my arms, up my neck, and even into my mouth from lack of oxygen, on top of being dizzy.
Under normal circumstances, my symptoms are well controlled, and I follow an asthma action plan (to include taking Singular, Advair, and Albuterol Inhalers).
My question, to any who may have experience or knowledge of how all this works, would be this: With my yearly review coming up next month, and this most recent occurrence happening, how likely is it that I will be "booted"?
TIA for any help!
Posted on 5/21/14 at 8:51 am to DByrd2
Can't really answer your question but what I can say is make sure everything is documented in your records. If you do get "booted" or when you eventually get out you'll need all your medical records for evidence if you decide to file a claim with the VA for your asthma since it incurred while in service.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 8:55 am to DByrd2
Have you been deployed to OEF, OIF, or OND?
If you have, have everything WELL documented and prep for MED discharge over just being "booted".
If you do get discharged because the MEB finds it medically related, you will most likely receive a MED discharge with benefits.
If you have, have everything WELL documented and prep for MED discharge over just being "booted".
If you do get discharged because the MEB finds it medically related, you will most likely receive a MED discharge with benefits.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 8:57 am to DByrd2
quote:
DByrd2
You won't be getting a realistic answer here. We work the meb process in our job and from my understanding it depends on what the providers reviewing your case think. They make the determination with the chief of medicine at the hospital eventually concurring with that decision.
Yet again though it's case by case basis and no one here would have the knowledge to know enough about your case. You were able to continue your enlistment with this condition before though so they may lean that way. It also may have been a trial period to see if you are able to control it and this episode shows you can't.
Posted on 5/21/14 at 10:56 am to Mizzoufan26
Thank you! I knew it was a case-by-case thing, but I didn't realize the amount of personal opinion it relied on. Hopefully I don't end up medically discharged, but if I do, I have other options for work.
As for being deployed, I never have been. I am C coded, so I can only go wherever they can treat my symptoms, should I have them.
As for being deployed, I never have been. I am C coded, so I can only go wherever they can treat my symptoms, should I have them.
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News