Epilepsy, Seizures, LOD, MED board & unit Safety?

SFC Jake Middaugh — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:52:36 -0400

I had my first seizure in 2015 during a weapons qualification weekend at Army Reserve drill.

This was fully documented with medical records and many witnesses and was documented on and LOD signed by a 06.

I have 21+ years of service with 13 years of active duty and deployments.

I have been working with the Army Reserve medical management office to trying to get my permanent profile approved which well hopefully refer mean to the MED Board and hopefully lead to a medical retirement.

However, after submitting my profile packet with full documentation of all my seizures and the LOD signed by the 06, the nurse says she won't accept my LOD.
And is still requesting a new "Line of Duty (LOD) findings memo indicating that the illness or injury was a direct result from service in the Army."
I've never heard of this!

My problem with this is that this was over 4 years ago and 3 units ago. Also, who on Earth is going to write an official statement that this seizure was a direct result of the army? Who can determine that?

What is clear is that in my entire life's medical files I have never had a seizure until that time. And what is also clear in the LOD is that I did have a seizure while on duty.

I need this resolved quickly because my Army Reserve Commander is not being understanding. I have notified her of my seizures and that I am currently taking anti seizing medications and I am under restrictions not to drive and I have doctors notes describing that it is unsafe for me to be on military service which would Place me and danger and all the soldiers around me.
And yet my commander notified me that she has put me in for an UNSAT packet they kick me out!

WTH? It's not like I'm an E2 who just got in and I'm already tired of going to drill. I have an actual condition with doctors notes describing that I should not be in military service because my condition place is me and danger to myself and to all the soldiers around me.
I'm an E7 with 21+ yrs of service & deployments! How is this taking care of her Soldiers?

I would appreciate if someone could help me out with this! Thanks!

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 11 at 2019 9:15 AM

SGT Javier Silva — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:15:39 -0400

SFC Jake Middaugh Which nurse is this? Also, any medical professional has the right to reorder procedures. However, if you find to be serious enough, you have the option to contact your Senator or Representative.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2019 9:49 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:49:50 -0400

I've seen this LOD debacle before, and it took years, a Congressional, IG, DAIG, and multiple emails and meetings to the GO command level.
If you've reached the level of talks of UNSAT and separation, you are behind the power curve and need to consider focusing effort on salvaging your retirement benefits.
You should expect retaliation and an attempt to UNSAT and separate you--robbing you of retirement pay and benefits, for any complaints you file.
Buckle up!
*Find transportation to drill and don't miss a single drill, perform above standard, and remove plausible deniability from everyone in you CoC and NCOSC by providing everyone their individual copy of your medical profile.
*If you only have a letter or other document from your civilian medical provider, get a proper profile from a military provider--ASAP.
*Document, document, document--start a file, scan paper documents, save all emails and request read receipts, write the timeline of events and keep it current.
*Read and make yourself a SME on all pertinent regulations.
*Consider getting advice from JAG, filing Congressional and/or IG complaint, and an attorney.
*You need to comply with all regulations and orders, your CoC doesn't, with respect to suffering consequences.