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I tried arguing the character of discharge to death, no go; they now classify this as a condition not a medical disability. on my physical yes it says not fit for service due to panic disorder w/ agoraphobia. I didnt have to fight the General discharge like you did, thank God! Atleast they did one thing right and just gave me the honorable. I was treated for this condition with paxil and it has been documented ongoing for the last 3 years in my medical record. Just got out last week, and the claim should have reached the office by now. The docs said dont worry about if its a medical sep or admin sep. They said it makes no difference to the VA, who knows?

thanks for all the comments. I am only in touch with a few veterans that have already left the military. In regard to the processing out, it was absolutely about the worst they could do to me. I was up for sea duty orders, got denied by two ships for orders and the detailer immediately decided he wanted me out. From that point on, I was given 30 days to be gone from the military. I was able to get in a TAPS class, so that is about all the info about VA. Atleast they gave me an Honarable discharge with RE-3G code vice RE-4 with a GENERAL. No medical discharge from the Navy, this was an ADMIN SEP. This has been really hard for me, but I am looking to the future and trying to be optimistic about the whole thing. At this point, the Navy is doing a dramatic reduction in force, as part of the new leaner and so called more productive navy. This year 25,000 people have already been given their pink slips just for failing their Physical fitness tests. If you have any kind of mental problem at this time, you will get discharged from the Navy. From what I have seen, it doesnt look like this rule applies to officers only enlisted. The military has done well for me in alot of ways, but it is not the same military I joined, things have changed considerably, and I am glad to be free from all the political bs that I was subject too. It is not enough to just be a hard worker anymore, you have to kiss alot of azz or be a half way decent looking female to get anywhere anymore. Sad but true.

Thanks alot for all the info and welcome . I got out 10 days ago and have sent my claim to the regional office with a copy of my medical record and separation papers. Still awaiting reciept. I am not sure if I will have to be evaluated at a VA clinic tho. Guess well see, this thing is probably going to take awhile im sure.

First off I want to say hello and that it is a relief to have found such a great website. I just got involuntarily separated from the Navy after serving 8 years for panic disorder w/ agoraphobia. No ship would take me cause I was on meds so they adsep'd me out. I sent my claim to VA and was wondering if anyone has any idea what I can expect for a disability rating if anything at all for this condition? Hopefully I will atleast get to get my meds when I run out Thanks for any info you might have, Nick