I've read through the tremendous amount of invaluable information on this site, however, there's one thing I cannot glean from my searches--any insights would be greatly appreciated.
I've been injected into the MEB process due to the following potentially unfitting condition: cervical spinal fusion (w/cord compression) w/peripheral atrophy, nerve damage/peripheral neuropathy and chronic pain.
I was diagnosed/treated for this condition while on an Active Duty tour and since the condition didn't improve within 12-months the flight surgeon referred me for an MEB and I was permanently restricted from flying/DNIF. Before being pushed for an MEB, but transitioning form my Active Duty tour, I filed a VA claim and was found 100% Total an Permanently disabled, no future exams required.
Question 1: After my paperwork being lost and it now being 1 year since referred for an MEB, if they don't return me to duty and find me unfit, will I have to go through the VA process again? Even w/a 100% T&P no future exams required?
Question 2: If found fit for duty w/restricted duty code, is there a potential issue being 100% w/ROPMA--I am at the grade of my current billet and wondering if anyone has had experience w/"what would happen if I am faced w/mandatory promotion board, but cannot get into a position due to 100%?" The AF 1288 form has on it, the percentage of VA rating when you apply for a position/transfer. Just wondering if I potentially would face being forced out administratively (ROPMA) if I cannot get placed in a next higher grade billet before I meet 20 years of satisfactory service (i'm at 16).
Again, appreciate any insights.
I've been injected into the MEB process due to the following potentially unfitting condition: cervical spinal fusion (w/cord compression) w/peripheral atrophy, nerve damage/peripheral neuropathy and chronic pain.
I was diagnosed/treated for this condition while on an Active Duty tour and since the condition didn't improve within 12-months the flight surgeon referred me for an MEB and I was permanently restricted from flying/DNIF. Before being pushed for an MEB, but transitioning form my Active Duty tour, I filed a VA claim and was found 100% Total an Permanently disabled, no future exams required.
Question 1: After my paperwork being lost and it now being 1 year since referred for an MEB, if they don't return me to duty and find me unfit, will I have to go through the VA process again? Even w/a 100% T&P no future exams required?
Question 2: If found fit for duty w/restricted duty code, is there a potential issue being 100% w/ROPMA--I am at the grade of my current billet and wondering if anyone has had experience w/"what would happen if I am faced w/mandatory promotion board, but cannot get into a position due to 100%?" The AF 1288 form has on it, the percentage of VA rating when you apply for a position/transfer. Just wondering if I potentially would face being forced out administratively (ROPMA) if I cannot get placed in a next higher grade billet before I meet 20 years of satisfactory service (i'm at 16).
Again, appreciate any insights.