11-03-2010, 22:07
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I have a friend who died after coming home to recover from a TBI suffered durring an IED. Take it easy. Be careful with that training because the brain is very delicate. My friend did not take the doctor's advice very seriously and said so online. He was found dead in his rear-d baracks room, exact cause of death unknown. Good luck, see you at the Q.
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11-04-2010, 06:30
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Originally Posted by CaseyJones
Thanks to all of the QP's on here for their advice. I've been off those meds for a while now and haven't had any problem whatsoever. With every upside there's always a catch, and now mine is that my TBI has gotten reclassified to moderate. So it looks as though the road to get to selection will be atleast a year away. My focus won't get shifted though, this is just a minor hiccup.
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Thanks for the update....and for maintaining the positive attitude.
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11-04-2010, 17:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaseyJones
Thanks to all of the QP's on here for their advice. I've been off those meds for a while now and haven't had any problem whatsoever. With every upside there's always a catch, and now mine is that my TBI has gotten reclassified to moderate. So it looks as though the road to get to selection will be atleast a year away. My focus won't get shifted though, this is just a minor hiccup.
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Stay on the road! Don't go to the Q day before you're ready. You're a warrior and you've been wounded. Keep moving to the goal. If it's slow, the goal is still there. You will get there when you get there. Get well, get strong. We're all pulling for you.
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06-06-2011, 10:32
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Apologies at resuscitating and old thread. It was the closest to my question and therefore I felt it didn't warrant a thread of my own.
Question: I have been diagnosed with PTSD. I am about to be 'cleared' (some say you never fully recover). Will having a prior diagnosis of PTSD be a disqualifier for the SFAS physical?
I have trawled the internet looking for information but haven't found any definitive answers.
Background:
Two deployments to Iraq, wounded on first. Diagnosed tbi (subsequently cleared). Second deployment was med evac'd after dizzy spells (following hitting my head on MRAP door - later found out dizziness was caused by medication). Pretty much the PA freaked out and sent me home. Assigned to WTB, diagnosed again with tbi, (due to previous one) which was again cleared, but was then diagnosed with PTSD.
There have been a lot of obstacles I have had to overcome, to reach my goal of attending SFAS, there still are some more ahead, but all of this has only strengthened my resolve to hit my personal 25m target.
Any advice, information would be greatly appreciated.
I can also surrender more information on my PTSD if needed via PM or on the board (especially if it helps other soldiers with the same question).
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06-06-2011, 11:13
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What does AR 40-501 say?
TR
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06-06-2011, 16:17
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The Reaper,
I have looked at AR 40-501 ch 2,
Current or history of anxiety disorders ... and posttraumatic
stress disorder (309.81) do not meet the standard.
But in light of this, I have been told I am RTD to 11B. This is wherein the confusion lies (for me at least). Can you be returned to 11B, but still be limited in attaining ascension schools / courses?
I understand this isn't a medical forum, and therefore don't want to push the topic too hard. I was just wondering if anyone had any prior experience / knowledge with this.
Last edited by Brit06; 06-06-2011 at 19:04.
Reason: I can't spell
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06-07-2011, 07:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brit06
The Reaper,
I have looked at AR 40-501 ch 2,
Current or history of anxiety disorders ... and posttraumatic
stress disorder (309.81) do not meet the standard.
But in light of this, I have been told I am RTD to 11B. This is wherein the confusion lies (for me at least). Can you be returned to 11B, but still be limited in attaining ascension schools / courses?
I understand this isn't a medical forum, and therefore don't want to push the topic too hard. I was just wondering if anyone had any prior experience / knowledge with this.
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Standards are there for a reason.
Yes, they are lower for Infantry Branch, because the missions and responsibilities are different.
You can request a waiver, I would personally vote against your attendance. Serving in an SF unit is unlikely to help your PTSD and may make it significantly worse.
You should not be denied opportunities to attend career Infantry schools and the like.
I believe that the impacts of PTSD claims have not yet been fully analyzed.
I do applaud your efforts to continue to serve. Thank you.
Best of luck.
TR
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06-07-2011, 10:30
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Roger,
Thank you for your response The Reaper.
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