I clarified for you, Jason. It's changes on the internal IDES rating consideration.
May 5, 2011
Spoke with my PEBLO today. We're waiting for one last narrative summary from my medical team. She wants to meet with me next week before submitting it so she can break down what her summary means. I appreciate the extra consideration. The other summaries will be mine to read later in the process. So my PEBLO has the latest timeline for me...
16 May the local board meets (this is during the HSI--a huge hospital inspection, so I'm not expecting them to actually "meet").
23 May I will read the board findings (thoroughly) and agree/disagree. If there are any discrepancies, the next step will take longer. If I find no discrepancies, the package will be completed and shipped off to AFPC for AFPC and VA rating determination.
This suspense was delayed by almost a month from the original timeline. So, again, expect delays and stay patient during the process. Or try to anyway.
I'm working with Challenge Alaska (Paralympic organization) on building up my archery skills. My group has given me permission for a PTDY to Rhode Island for the US Military Paralympic workshop in July.
I was on emergency leave for a couple of weeks and during that time my section had written me out of my job. So now I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing. I continue to see specialists on a regular basis, and my appointments are showing no signs of slowing down.
Every step of the way I've been told to start focusing on a life outside the military. So my family and I are looking for a place we want to live. San Antonio looks like the best bet.
As for a job and resume...I've completed my master resume and realize that until I get my findings from AFPC (and there are no additional hearings), I won't know when I'll be available for work. Because of this, I'm planning on going to school full time until I can find a job that can take me with my limitations.
In the meantime, I said I'd pass along any resources I can.
1st: while still on active duty, make sure you apply for access to
Ebenefits from work. CAC access gives you the highest access to the system. If you wait until you are off active, you have to request higher access and that can take months.
2nd: My TBI specialist gave me a list of free games that increase memory function. I'll post the list when my hands aren't so shaky. Voice recognition software is being a pain today with the web links. Anyway, keep up your spirits, all.
Talk to you soon.