As Military Members
It is our duty to know who our congressmen are. These are the men and women we elected into office. They are the people we would call upon if we feel there is an unjust. Get to know who they are and if they are not doing their job it's time to let them go.
Medical Evaulation Board (MEB)
The "Board" can be one of the most stressfull moments in a military members life. For a Defination of the MEB Click Here . Now Having gone through an MEB one thing for sure is preparation Prior to your arrival. For the Army, clicking Here might help your preparation. For The Air Force Clicking Here will give you a starting point. AFPC has this info Here to aid you. The Navy and Marines Go Here. As Stated, preparation is the most important key to your outcome. Each Branch of Service has different requirements.
-But in my case I had put together a binder of my illness. I updated my status as much as possible to ensure the outcome I wanted (To continue Serving) . At the MEB I was informed that I should of contacted my congressmen of what I was going through and my position on the case. The one thing for sure is that I would not rest until I had exhausted every resource. If I was not happy with the MEB outcome I was ready to go the next step. And if I was not Happy with the next answer I would go for a Congressional Hearing.
-Remember, this is your career. Do not let any body tell you it's over, you decide when it's over. If there are any questions I will do my best to answer or direct you in the right direction.
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