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    STILL haven’t received severance, and DFAS keeps passing the buck or hanging up on me

    I separated 28 November and haven’t yet received my severance pay. I only have about one month left of savings before I am completely out of funds. I was told it would take up to a month, and I know I don’t have any debts. Is this typical for tax season or something? What should I do? I keep...
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    Just Called VA, Now I'm SUPER Confused Re: Severance, Recoupment, and Convalescence

    So, I am slated to medically separate at 20% DOD/ 50% VA at the end of this month. I have yet to see my final severance, but I know roughly what the pre-tax amount should be. I called the VA Help Desk to get some understanding on the recoupment and upcoming convalscence I'll be filing in...
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    Final VA Reconsideration Denied....Flying in the face of ALL medical evidence

    Good morning all, I just received word back from my attorney that after my PFR was granted (based on a congressional inquiry, because why would they own up to their flagrant mistakes otherwise?)--my final VA reconsideration for my disabling conditions was denied and I am now slated for...
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    Requested Formal Board....

    ....since the VA doctor conducting my C&P blatantly ignored the information in my surgeon's records about my injuries. A timeline: Completed a fitness competition at work, never fully recovered, and eventually diagnosed with "FAI" and bilateral detached labrums on both hips. Surgeries were...
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    LIMDU problems....again

    Good morning, I am having some trouble again. I need another hip surgery to address my mechanical deformities, beginning OA, and torn soft tissue in my labrum. I've been scheduled for a PAO + hip scope on 21 November to address these issues with a Tricare referred doctor. My PCM submitted...
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    LIMDU From Civilian Provider?

    Good morning! I may be getting a surgery from a civilian provider, pending his formal diagnosis and a lack of an MTF surgeon being capable/specialized enough to perform the operation. If I end up needing the surgery, how do I get a LUMDU chit? I have read the MILPERS, but it doesn't say...
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    Supposed to Separate, Possible Medhold

    Good afternoon! I will try to make this succinct while still giving all the pertinent info, but please let me know if I need to elaborate! I am active duty, supposed to separate in September after 4 yrs navy service. I have had two service-incurred hip surgeries that may now warrant an...
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