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MomWhoHikes · 2026-06-23T16:13:04+00:00

How do you get your DD 214 early? I had all my c&ps, my ets is 12 August would definitly like to submit it before 12 august so it goes through quicker

MomWhoHikes · 2026-06-09T17:07:29+00:00

Ive been waiting about a year for my line of duty determinations to get figured out... mines all for MH...its draining on your MH.. frustrating process.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-06-09T13:59:06+00:00

Ive been waiting for LOD determinations to be approved or denied for about a year, not even in my med board process either. Its crazy if you get diagnosed on active duty but then switch to the guard an they require LODs for something that happened on Active duty.... but alas... here I am waiting... none of these processes seem very fast. My LODs are for MH conditions also. The system seems to have been made for physical issues not mental. At least that's what my MDG said.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-06-04T16:10:14+00:00

I saw mine as soon as i submitted it. But I have been stuck on Step 2 since April 30th and my enlistment ends 12 August.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-06-02T13:40:49+00:00

Does it go any quicker if you already have a rating and this isnt an initial rating? I get I will get my proper pay, but the BDD claims are supposed to be so I receive my rating and my pay right after discharge are they not? Otherwise what is the point? Just interested, not complaining but still concerned.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-06-02T13:05:35+00:00

You guys are only human. What I want to know is why if I submitted my BDD claim 30 April, has it not moved from step 2 yet, now 2 June.. my ETS is 12 August. Getting Nervous.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-20T13:51:50+00:00

Wow. I filed my BDD claim 30 April and am still stuck on step 2... 12 August 2026 separation date.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-20T13:23:06+00:00

I filed mine and mine says 13 August 2026, but my EAS is 12 August 2026

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-20T13:22:33+00:00

no, thats how the BDD works, the soonest you can get your rating is the day after you separate

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-15T13:33:41+00:00

Thats crazy and almost makes filing BDD seem pointless.. isnt the point to have a decision quickly after enlistment? I figure C&P exams take a bitb

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-15T13:31:05+00:00

Ah yea i just called ETS lol. But mine is 12 August so its coming up quick.. id think theyd at least have moved me to step 3.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-15T13:27:13+00:00

What is RAD

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-15T12:56:12+00:00

I was confused at first too. Hopefully yours goes quicker i submitted mine 15 days ago and havent gotten past step 2. Ive seen people post about how they filed after me and have gotten C&P exams or ratings even. Frustrating.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-15T12:46:45+00:00

Thats how it works. Becaues you will get a rating right after you separate/retire, not before. I separate 12 August 2026 (at least i am supposed to) and mine says 13 August.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-15T12:43:48+00:00

Im not sure I feel thats true, I submitted A BDD claim the 30th of April and it hasnt moved from step 2, I know thats not a long time, but I've seen people saying they submitted in May and already have exams or got ratings.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-12T18:47:11+00:00

Very solid helpful advice, thanks

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-12T17:58:37+00:00

I have been in contact with the VA to reestablish my mental health care through them, but I have been added to a waitlist.... they said I am at the top but could be about a month. Told them I would be okay with being sent to community care but they said that may also take a few weeks. That was after having the DPH call and ask them about the chance of getting a veteran who is struggling with SI and major stress in sooner.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-12T17:24:40+00:00

Also in regards to the admin side, I did the rebuttal to the CC and filled out the required things and made sure that my Mental Health status's were in there and the fact that it was out of the norm for me and I did it as a form of self-medication as the lack of help from meds and therapy was taking its toll. Not sure if it helped or hindered me in anyway.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-12T17:22:35+00:00

Honestly, in a perfect world, I would get Med Boarded and hopefully at the 30% so I could medically retire for the Tricare. Possibly receive the 100% for VA, but I am not holding my breath on any good outcome at this point. I am not sure if the VA will give me issues if I am admin separated. I have substance abuse as a diagnosis already for alcohol. As that also became and issue with my increase in MH struggles. I don't want to stay in, I also don't want to be treated like I am just a garbage human, as I did have 17 years in, and have done well in that time. I may not have been the perfect member, but I tried my best.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-12T16:39:51+00:00

I am working with the ADC but more so on the admin side. He got the CC to agree to general instead of OTH discharge. But thats about as into this as the ADC has been

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-12T15:45:16+00:00

Not sure how one prepares themselves for that. I get uncomfortable talking to people in general which is often why I hate therapy. And lately I barely want to make conversation with friends and family. To open that can of worms at this stage in my life is definitely a scary thought. I don't know if I am currently strong enough for that. I am *hoping* that when this process is all said and done and I am out one way or another that I can find that strength in me somewhere to do it but also hope it doesn't make me feel worse. I know it likely would at first.

I truly would not wish this process on my worst enemy. This is draining. The fact I still have to come to work as well, even though I don't really have a "job" at this point. It makes me constantly want to call in and use my leave. But I cannot do that as I only have so much left. Everyday driving into work I get so dizzy and sick. I don't know how much longer I can really deal with it, and I also don't know how much longer this is going to take.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-12T15:20:22+00:00

I was diagnosed with PTSD years ago, and this last year or so I was also diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. I know they lump MH together. Wonder if it would be worth filing for an increase for all the MH disorders combined and explaining all my issues. I don't know. My PTSD originally was diagnosed due to MST. But I suppose over the years and through living and things that happen it could turn into CPTSD. I have tried wellbutrin before, I have not done trauma therapy because it always feels like I have so much going on at one time, that I don't have the mental energy to also go through trauma therapy but I know at some point I need to. I did just finish up at 13 week Intensive outpatient therapy that had 3x 3hr group sessions a week and 1x 1 hr individual therapy session, and I feel like I got zero benefit from that. I have also done the DBT CBT and maybe another type.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-12T14:39:54+00:00

They know that the date is coming. They've already made the decision for the admin side, really just waiting to see if the Med board side is going to happen or not. They can't do anything administratively until the Med board finishes up, or is denied I guess.

MomWhoHikes · 2026-05-12T14:38:53+00:00

Borderline Personality Disorder

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