After reading posts on here, I am more confused then ever on certain steps. I was found unfit by the IPEB for cervical spine injury and radiculopathy. I also have 3 herniated discs in my low back, but was not found unfit for that condition, even though it is now worse than my neck injury. I have had two fusions done on my neck, and still have unresolved pain. I appealed to the MEB to have my back added as unfit and lost that appeal, actually got the response back within 12 hours of submitting my appeal.
My question is, when do you request a formal PEB? If they are going to medically retire me I want my back added to the unfit condition. My surgeon has already stated I need surgery on my back, which of course has been denied by Ft. Stewart. My packet is still at the VA for ratings, has been there for over 60 days. Do I wait for my 199 to come back to request the formal board, or did I already miss the opportunity?
My question is, when do you request a formal PEB? If they are going to medically retire me I want my back added to the unfit condition. My surgeon has already stated I need surgery on my back, which of course has been denied by Ft. Stewart. My packet is still at the VA for ratings, has been there for over 60 days. Do I wait for my 199 to come back to request the formal board, or did I already miss the opportunity?