New to MEB Process
TSgt, 16 years, Security Forces
10 Jan 18 - AFPC Directed Full MEB/Code-37 Initiated
18 Jan 18 - Commanders Impact Letter Complete
25 Jan 18 - Initial PEBLO Briefing
25 Jan 18 - MSC interview over the phone/Submitted disability claims
1 Mar 18 - C&P Exams conducted
7 Mar 18 - PEBLO received Exam paperwork and routed paperwork to providers. Also gave me a copy of the VA report.
14 Mar 18 - Signed 618 and PEBLO submitted my package to IPEB
PEBLO says I should have ratings back in 4-8 weeks and be found "Unfit", but I know that's not their call.
I've been stalking the forum for quite some time while initiated the MEB process, but have some questions now that I received my VA report back. Hopefully some of you will be able to help with the unfitting conditions being sent forward. I'm hoping and praying that the DOD % is 30% so I can keep my healthcare benefits not only for me but for my family. So for those have you that have been through this can you please take a look below see a possible DOD % for the unfitting conditions being sent forward.
Unfitting Conditions:
Sleep Apnea (I know this isn't really an unfitting condition, but they said it has something to do with complicating my Asthma since they're separate identities)
Asthma/Shortness of Breath
VA Report Diagnosis:
Sleep Apnea Confirmed (Already on CPAP)
Asthma as follows per the VA Report:
Pre-Bronchodilator Post-Bronchodilator
FVC - 60% Predicted FVC - 61% Predicted
FEV-1 - 57% Predicted FEV-1 - 58 % Predicted
FEV-1/FVC - 76 % FEV-1/FVC - 77%
Inhalational Bronchodilator Therapy: Intermittent
Inhalational Anti-Inflammatory Medication: Daily
Which test result most accurately reflects the Veteran's level of disability (based on the condition that is being evaluated for this report)? FEV1% Predicted
With looking at the above information does this at least guarantee 30% from the DOD. That's the main concern here so I can keep the benefits. Don't get me wrong there are multiple diagnosis from the VA that will give me a High %, but I'm super nervous with the DOD%. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Also just an FYI, my Commander Letter says "Do Not Retain" because I'm unable to carry a weapon and am currently not world-wide deployable. And then in the NARSUM my PCM clearly states "Members Asthma does not allow him to continue military service".
Thanks
TSgt, 16 years, Security Forces
10 Jan 18 - AFPC Directed Full MEB/Code-37 Initiated
18 Jan 18 - Commanders Impact Letter Complete
25 Jan 18 - Initial PEBLO Briefing
25 Jan 18 - MSC interview over the phone/Submitted disability claims
1 Mar 18 - C&P Exams conducted
7 Mar 18 - PEBLO received Exam paperwork and routed paperwork to providers. Also gave me a copy of the VA report.
14 Mar 18 - Signed 618 and PEBLO submitted my package to IPEB
PEBLO says I should have ratings back in 4-8 weeks and be found "Unfit", but I know that's not their call.
I've been stalking the forum for quite some time while initiated the MEB process, but have some questions now that I received my VA report back. Hopefully some of you will be able to help with the unfitting conditions being sent forward. I'm hoping and praying that the DOD % is 30% so I can keep my healthcare benefits not only for me but for my family. So for those have you that have been through this can you please take a look below see a possible DOD % for the unfitting conditions being sent forward.
Unfitting Conditions:
Sleep Apnea (I know this isn't really an unfitting condition, but they said it has something to do with complicating my Asthma since they're separate identities)
Asthma/Shortness of Breath
VA Report Diagnosis:
Sleep Apnea Confirmed (Already on CPAP)
Asthma as follows per the VA Report:
Pre-Bronchodilator Post-Bronchodilator
FVC - 60% Predicted FVC - 61% Predicted
FEV-1 - 57% Predicted FEV-1 - 58 % Predicted
FEV-1/FVC - 76 % FEV-1/FVC - 77%
Inhalational Bronchodilator Therapy: Intermittent
Inhalational Anti-Inflammatory Medication: Daily
Which test result most accurately reflects the Veteran's level of disability (based on the condition that is being evaluated for this report)? FEV1% Predicted
With looking at the above information does this at least guarantee 30% from the DOD. That's the main concern here so I can keep the benefits. Don't get me wrong there are multiple diagnosis from the VA that will give me a High %, but I'm super nervous with the DOD%. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Also just an FYI, my Commander Letter says "Do Not Retain" because I'm unable to carry a weapon and am currently not world-wide deployable. And then in the NARSUM my PCM clearly states "Members Asthma does not allow him to continue military service".
Thanks