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For over a decade, Army Master Sergeant Seth Nuckols had served the Army with PTSD conditions. When an Army doctor at Fort Knox informed his commander that he was no longer able to serve for a future military contingency due to the use of his PTSD-prescribed medications, Seth’s commander placed him in a medical evaluation board (MEB) in December
2021.
For military professionals in transition, the MEB is convened when a service member's medical condition is considered to be a "continuing disability" that may prevent the service member from performing the duties of their military occupational specialty (MOS).
Nuckol’s medical evaluation board typifies the treatment given to military professionals in transition who are placed in a medical evaluation board.
In six months, he had to complete medical treatments and find a new life after military service. Unlike others who have a set retirement date, the process for military professionals is to give them a six-month window to finish medical treatments.
When military professionals decide to retire or separate, the military transition assistance program suggests a period of 12-18 months to begin the process.
Here is the military transition program’s suggested timeline:
In January 2022, Nuckols was unsure of his next steps needed to successfully make a transition. After he posted an article about his military retirement, one of our Military Transition Roundtable board of advisors put him in touch with us. He started meeting with other veterans two weeks later via a Zoom conference call.
“I've learned a lot about what I needed to prepare for my military exit,” Nuckols wrote in a recent email to us about his experience with us. “From LinkedIn assistance to just someone to talk with when my anxiety is through the roof, they have been my strongest sounding board (apart from my wife).
“As I progressed through my MEB (Medical evaluation board), they (the MTR board and the team) kept me on task and continued to help me see the bigger picture,” he added.
Your contribution to our non-profit mission will help us offset the military transition gaps in helping military professionals like Nuckols who face the highly stressful and confusing times resulting from their MEB process.
2021.
For military professionals in transition, the MEB is convened when a service member's medical condition is considered to be a "continuing disability" that may prevent the service member from performing the duties of their military occupational specialty (MOS).
Nuckol’s medical evaluation board typifies the treatment given to military professionals in transition who are placed in a medical evaluation board.
In six months, he had to complete medical treatments and find a new life after military service. Unlike others who have a set retirement date, the process for military professionals is to give them a six-month window to finish medical treatments.
When military professionals decide to retire or separate, the military transition assistance program suggests a period of 12-18 months to begin the process.
Here is the military transition program’s suggested timeline:
- 12-18 months before separation: Military professionals should begin planning their transition. This includes researching their options, developing a resume, and networking with potential employers.
- 6-12 months before separation: Start taking steps to improve their job prospects. This includes taking courses, getting certifications, and gaining experience in their desired field.
- 3-6 months before separation: Start applying for jobs. This includes networking with potential employers, attending job fairs, and submitting their resume and cover letters.
- 1-3 months before separation: Start preparing for their separation. This includes demobilizing, getting their benefits in order, and finding a place to live.
In January 2022, Nuckols was unsure of his next steps needed to successfully make a transition. After he posted an article about his military retirement, one of our Military Transition Roundtable board of advisors put him in touch with us. He started meeting with other veterans two weeks later via a Zoom conference call.
“I've learned a lot about what I needed to prepare for my military exit,” Nuckols wrote in a recent email to us about his experience with us. “From LinkedIn assistance to just someone to talk with when my anxiety is through the roof, they have been my strongest sounding board (apart from my wife).
“As I progressed through my MEB (Medical evaluation board), they (the MTR board and the team) kept me on task and continued to help me see the bigger picture,” he added.
Your contribution to our non-profit mission will help us offset the military transition gaps in helping military professionals like Nuckols who face the highly stressful and confusing times resulting from their MEB process.
