TheDon

I just got my proposed VA ratings back. I was originally referred for an MEB due to Migraines. I have a host of other issues (Meniere's disease and PTSD) that the Army claimed "meets retention standards." The PEB only found me unfit for Migraines even tho I have been inpatient 5 TIMES in 1 YEAR due to severe PTSD. So here's what my ratings look like:PEB Proposed:Migraines - 50% Permanent Disability RetirementVA Proposed:Meniere's disease: 100% TemporaryPTSD : 70% TemporaryObstructive Sleep Apnea: 50% PermanentMigraine Headaches: 50% PermanentSpecial Comp K: Erectile dysfunctionSpecial Comp S : HouseboundNeedless to say, I'm very pleased overall with these findings. I was expecting to get lowballed. My question is should I appeal the PTSD findings and have the PEB find it unfit? I have the memo from my shrink stating I should have also been referred for PTSD back in November. I have been hospitalized 3 additional times since November for PTSD. I think it would be a very easy argument to make. AR 40-501 states it very obviously that any mental condition that requires "frequent hospitalization" fails retention standards. My only concern is the PEB might propose temporary disability retirement instead of permanent. Any guidance would be much appreciated.