US Navy Administrative Discharge?

Question

I am an enlisted navy personnel, an E-3, AD for 1.5 yr now. I was on LIMDU and medical board for 4 months before I was returned to duty by my military psychiatrist. After RTD, I undergone a sea duty screening and was found to be "assignment limited." In addition to that, my psychiatrist also recommended an administrative discharge. I was diagnosed to have been suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Psyhcoses and Somatization disorder. Right now, my command admin is waiting to receive the PERS 40BB direction about my separation for them to start the discharge process. Before my military psychiatrist made the recommendation, he referred me to a Sleep Study Doctor for my insomnia, and the result came out lately; I have an obstructive sleep apnea. With this result, I don't know how will my treatment program with the sleep medicine will continue. I still have 3 more sessions with my sleep medicine doctor to complete, but it might not happen anymore as the discharge order may come out anytime in the next few days. Right now I am using a CPAP machine as part of the treatment. Also my military neurologist referred me to a civilian clinic to undergo physical therapy and rehab for my chronic dizziness and unresolve vertigo. I also have on going consults with hearing loss and tinitus with a civilian doctor as per referral by my neurologust. I know all of this will be stopped once the admin discharge comes to the fore. I am thinking of consulting my military PCM about the latest findings and my current treatment programs. I don't know if he could make it to put me in LIMDU or Medboard due to the new medical findings. And if he would do so, would it prevent the decision of the PERS 40BB to administratively discharged me? Are there other ways to have my treatment and consult completed using tricare insurance after the discharge? I shall greatly appreciate any information you will share. Thank you!

Answer 1

I would think you would have to pretty much contact your local Veteran's Affair (VA).  Since you are getting separated medically, you may be able to receive medical disability entitlements.  Not sure on the percentage, but the VA would have to look at what is wrong and determine if those ailments happened in the process of military assignment, or something prior to you joining.  Once the military decides to give you and Admin Sep., you are pretty much going to be discharged and even if you are dealing with medical issues, they are not responsible for what happens to you once you have been discharged.

Answer 2

HOLY COW........................................

What a long list of ailments. What in gods name did the Navy do to you or were you sick before you joined????? I spent years out to sea foward deployed out of Japan and did not get this bad. I pray that what ever happens you get to the root of what is bothering you and you can find happiness in your life.

Answer 3

Somatoform disorders depressive mood disorders and anxiety disorders are all disqualifying for entry into the Navy. You do not have sufficient service completed for it to be service aggravated.  So, they will prepare a medical board report which will recommend your discharge for a pre-existing medical condition in compliance with BUMED Instruction 1910.2 Series. You will be receiving a general discharge under honorable conditions. The VA may treat you for the somatoform disorder. However the others are considered to be personality disorders which do no lend themselves to resolution through treatment. So, the VA has been prohibited by law from treating those since 1981. The source below is the medical standard which covers your mental health problems and the somatoform disorder.  

Answer 4

you would not be eligible for TRICARE at all.  all your treatment will be through the VA..and only those ailments that the Navy determines were caused by or worsened by your service.

the MINUTE you get discharged you trot on down tot he VA and submit a claim.