Uncharacterized Discharge Case Study

For example, a medic, Doc Krebbs noticed that he was having psychological problems while deployed. He reported himself as a danger to his unit and went to talk a psychiatrist on base. He stated that he did not feel that he should be allowed back on the field. However, the psychiatrist declared him fit for duty that same day after the appointment. An additional health disparity in veteran’s health is that there is limited access to psychiatric medications in the field, which can lead to withdrawal

The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable. The applicant states, in effect, his discharge is unfair, because his mental condition was not acknowledged or considered. The applicant states, in effect, he had two separate offenses related to Spice, but he was never found guilty of possession, using, or purchasing Spice. The applicant contends he admitted to having tried Spice before when he was in a deep depression/anxiety state, after he was wrongfully assaulted by an El Paso, Texas, Police Officer. The applicant states, in effect, he was slammed face first into the concrete by an El Paso, Texas, Police Officer, causing severe dental fracture. The applicant contends his resulting appearances cause him to isolate himself and seek treatment from behavioral health services for atypical behavior. The applicant contends that after months of seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist, he was making progress until his identical twin brother separated, and his support system immediately deteriorated. The applicant contends he started binge drinking, even though he was under age and when he could not get alcohol, he would go ballistic. The applicant states, in effect, he unfortunately turned to Spice, which led to him be spotted

Based on the DA Form 4856s, dated 2 thru 3 May 2009, the applicant received the following counseling: (1) Initial Counseling (2) Reception and Integration Counseling (3) Barracks standard and operation procedures (4) the most violated area amount AIT Soldiers. Negative counseling recommending the applicant for separation under chapter 5-17

In the past, veterans who disclosed suffering from signs of PTSD encountered a great deal of ignorance and bias. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (n.d.), veterans who had the illness were often considered weak, were rejected by comrades, and even faced discharge from military service. In fact, even physicians and mental health specialists often questioned the existence of the disease, which of course led to society’s misconception of PTSD in general. Sadly because of this existing prejudice it appears even today soldiers are still worried to admit having PTSD symptoms, and therefore they do not receive the proper support they need. While individuals are assured that their careers will not be affected, and seeking help is encouraged, most soldiers see it as a failure to admit having a mental health illness (Zoroya, 2013). Educating military personal of this illness, and making sure no blame is put on the veterans who encounter this disease is therefore vital.

I was given an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge, as a result of my alleged violation of UCMJ Article 112, a wrongful use of control substances.

The United States has many people living among one another all with a different kind of mentality. Varying from a weak to strong mind depending on life events and how they have managed to deal with them. For most the way they react to their surroundings can seem like an easy task but for others it can be the hardest and most difficult of tasks. To further explain this point, one can look into the many possibilities of how one’s surrounding and life events can interfere with their mind creating psychological problems. One of the most common to take into consideration is the mind of a soldier who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.

The applicant requests an upgrade of the characterization of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. The applicant states, in effect, his requests for an upgrade is based on a general discharge that was given for a positive urinalysis. The applicant contends, he was diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He was receiving treatment for his in the line of duty PTSD disability. The applicant further contends, he struggled during reintegration, having difficulty operating a vehicle safely, and was cautious and nervous of aggressive drivers. The applicant states, that medical therapy began to determine the best treatment for him; however, he took it upon himself to self-medicate with marijuana. The applicant contends, fellow Soldiers took the opportunity to run from the test, he chose to face it assuming he would receive help for issues. The applicant contends, he had a pristine military record, is seeking to better himself for his family, and is now dealing with the ramifications of his discharge.

It is evident from Thomas’s case that he presents “textbook” symptomology of PTSD. It is reported that Thomas currently seeks medical care at a VA clinic and complains of both back and neck pain which frustrates him because he seems to feel that he is being misdiagnosed due to the fact that no physical anomalies are present. The VA clinicians are taking themselves off the hook by transferring blame onto Thomas claiming, “that it’s all in (his) head.” Thomas’s case file reveals that he possesses some cognitive deficits and claims to have been suicidal in the past.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), triggered by exposure to a traumatic event, is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent nightmares or flashbacks, avoiding reminders/recounting the event, distorted mental processes or emotional numbing, and a persistently high state of arousal and reactivity (Institute of Medicine , 2014). While this mental disorder does appear in society as a whole, its prevalence in the U.S. military is cause for concern. Cited as the “most commonly identified psychological clinical disorder stemming from the war” (PTSD May Be Greatest Injury of War Today, 2008), in 2012, 5.2% of all service members were diagnosed with PTSD, while 8.0% of all previously deployed service members received the diagnosis (Institute of Medicine , 2014). Experiencing trauma caused by combat exposure is a relatively normal occurrence within today’s military. Nonetheless, not all soldiers will be diagnosed with or experience the side effects of PTSD. Physicians are unsure why some individuals develop PTSD over others; however, it is believed that a mix of interrelated elements can increase the probability that exposure to a traumatic event will result in the disorder, such as inherited mental health risks and personality factors, previous life experiences and an individual’s unique chemical response(s) to stress (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2014). Due to its prevalence in the military community, human service professionals (HSPs) should expect to come in contact with

The client is showing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD. Under the DSM-V the diagnostic code follows 309.81 (F43.10) and finds the criteria by clinically significant distress or impairment in social and/or occupational dysfunction for a period of at least one month and symptoms are not due to medical condition, medication or drugs and alcohol. PTSD symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, sleep disturbance, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, avoidance, and hyper-arousal in response to trauma-related stimuli. Common symptoms related to PTSD may include insomnia, attention deficit problems, and anhedonia. Common comorbid disorders are depression, anxiety, and substance addiction. Under the symptoms hyper-arousal individual may

Upon discharge QP was made aware of Mrs. Nance having multiple knives on her person with her belongings. Mrs. Nance currently denies suicidal and homicidal ideation. QP asked Mrs. Nance about items and she informed QP the items were only her husband's stuff that she keeps with her as a reminded of him. She states, "It the only way I feel close to him is with his things when I go places." Further she stated, "I feel lonely because I never did anything without him telling me for 40 years." She was made aware that bringing weapons on to hospital property was not allowed. In addition, recommended to put weapons in a safe and secure location.

Mr. Sayid Al Jarrah was honorably discharged from the US military after having a near death experience (i.e., being shot and injured) during his service in the War in Iraq (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder—PTSD Criteria A1). Sayid reports experiencing flashbacks and frequent intrusive thoughts of his time in war (PTSD Criteria B1 and B3) while also experiencing difficulties sleeping (PTSD Criteria D1), remembering all aspects of the traumatic event (PTSD Criteria C3), and maintaining a job. Furthermore, Mr. Sayidreports avoiding stimuli associated with the traumatic event (PTSD Criteria C1), disinterest in previous enjoyable activities (PTSD Criteria C4), and feeling disconnected from others (PTSD Criteria C5) including his wife and child during which, at times, he reports having irritable or angry outbursts (PTSD Criteria D2) or retreats to his gun collection in his garage. Mr. Al Jarrah has been experiencing distress from these symptoms for two years (PTSD Criteria E and F) and meets the diagnostic criteria for chronic PTSD, as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (APA, 2000).

The applicant requests an upgrade of his general (under honorable conditions) discharge to honorable. The applicant seeks relief, contending, in effect, he was great Soldier and deserve an upgrade of his discharge, after receiving a pattern of misconduct. The applicant was aware of several offenses that occurred when he was getting discharged, these offenses included lying to a commissioned officer, noncommissioned officer, and getting arrested due to spousal situations. The applicant states that since his discharge, he has made positive changes to his life. The applicant is currently going through a divorce that had played a huge part in this series of events. The applicant contends, he was young, dumb, and he should have removed himself

For every patient admission to the hospital, comes a discharge for that patient. Discharges start at admission and can be simple or more complex. The simplicity or complexity of a patient’s discharge varies on things like the patient’s diagnosis, patient’s insurance, living arrangements and so on. Recently I have cared for a patient with pancreatitis who had a more complex discharge situation.

On September 16, 2016 at approximately 00:44 hours, East Officer Ariel Weiland (419) along with fellow Officer Omar Alonso (420) and Security Supervisor Steven Evans (407) responded to a (51S) Patient Stand by in E.D. room #24. Upon arrival Register Nurse Corrine Caswell stated, patient Anthony Stafford (DOB/FIN: 02/16/1966; #86183714) had been medically cleared and was about to be discharge but prior to being discharge, he requested Narcotics to be administered before he leave. Nurse Caswell informed him that she was not able to fulfill his request. Mr. Stafford then began complaining and requested to speak to a Charge Nurse in order to submit a formal complaint. At 0100 hours E.D. Charge Nurse Luke Monterola arrived and spoke to the patient