Informal Physical Evaluation Board

IPEB Q & A

Q: I have a question about compensation? A: See this: Compensation Q & A Q: What is my chances to get xx% compensation? A: The serverity of your condition/how many unfitting conditions are submitted/whoever does your boar/what is in your records. It would be a guess on my part at best. Q: I received a military rating < 30%, should I appeal? A: I would, you have nothing to loose, even if they rate you as 0% your severance pay will be the same. Q: I received a military rating > 30%...

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FULL MEB, next IPEB...

Team, Current AD AF, Recently I recieved the FULL MEB recommendation from HQ AFPC. The next step in the process is to gather all of the pertinent docs with a suspense of SEP 25 for the IPEB. With that information, I have a few questions. What is my timeline looking next? Anyone going through/completed these steps recently and can explain the IPEB during these COVID times? How long is this IPEB taking these days? I'm overseas, are C&P still continued, are they T-Con? I am looking for...

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Possible outcome for Major Depression & Social Anxiety Disorder

I have been in the Navy for 15+ years and was diagnosed with Major Depression and Social Anxiety Disorder. My GAF score is 51-60 Moderate to severe. My issues have been well documented in my medical recored dating back to year 2000. My narsum indicates intense anxiety type reactions to stress even minimal amounts. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with the PEB findings regarding this type of diagnosis. Any information would be great. My package will be sent off no later than friday...

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VA “Proposed ratings” Is that a thing?

Hello All. I was previously told that the VA comes up with a “proposed rating” after all my exams are done and they send that to the VA and PEB in Washington D.C. for the PEB. I was hoping to get this number to get an idea of the ballpark rating I could expect. But my PEBLO has no idea what I’m talking about and said that I will have to wait until the PEB makes its decision to know what rating I will have. Does anyone know if the “proposed rating” exists and how to find out what it is? My...

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AFROTC, Prior Service, DD214 RE code 1, Medical red flags

Hi, So the purpose of me writing here is to see if there is any actual point in me putting in an application for AFROTC. I have an appointment for my physical to attach to my application this coming week. I'm an Army Veteran, I'm out of my IRR time frame, and I'm currently attending a university that has an AFROTC program. I have a VA disability and some stuff in my medical records that I fear will be disqualifying. I'm 28 and have had postpartum depression twice now with each of my...

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Just received Findings and curious what compensation to expect with 70% military 100% VA and TDRL

Hello there, I'm new but in the process of being medically retired from the Air Force. I just received my findings and have gone over my options with my peblo, but I"m curious as to what happens to my compensation amount while being on TDRL. The Peblo mentioned that while on TDRL that my compensation will not be the 100% but rather a percentage ranging from 50%-75% or something like this. I have the option to rebut the temporary aspect, which I'm looking into, but I'm not sure that it will...

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PEB Status

Has anyone ever heard of a “hold for review” status during the PEB? I was told I’m on vote 3 and under review. Not sure what this means as I await on a fit/unfit determination.

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Help Fighting a MEB

Recently I was denied for a deployment waiver because of my back. Up until that point the only restrictions on my AF Form 469 were to PT at my own pace and that i could only test on the AB Circumference and push ups. The second I went to a DAWG review my PCM loaded my profile with a lot of uncalled for restrictions like "Can't Subsist on food rations", or "Can't wear chem gear" which i have told him i have absolutely no issues with. I requested clarification on why they were there and was...

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Chronic Pelvic Pain

Hey guys, I am a 23 yo male who has had chronic pelvic pain for 2 years. I also have a possible neuroma in my left foot as well. I haven’t been able to run since July or lift since November. I get bad genital pain when doing any sort of lifting; severe with leg lifts. I am in a low level of pelvic and or genital pain all the time. Wondering how army PEB has ruled on chronic pelvic pain/ pelvic floor dysfunction if anyone has had experience with that.

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IPEB Vote?

Hey everyone, current AD Army here. I’m currently in the PEB process and I had sent an email to my PEBLO asking where I was sitting at and she informed me that my case is currently on vote 1. I feel like this is something I should know but I’m at a loss. What does this mean?

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Sanity check - accepting severance or request FPEB

Hi all, I think I've reached a good decision to accept my IPEB findings, but wanted some feedback. I am using my legal/VA/wounded warrior resources as well. BLUF: I'm a Navy O3 with 9 years of service. I had stage 3 and then stage 4 melanoma, now in remission for >6 months, have a bunch of residuals because of treatments, surgeries, etc. My IPEB came back with a proposed 100% P&T VA, 20% DoD - separation with severance. I think I want to accept the IPEB decision rather than push for a...

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EPTS Findings???

Welp, got my findings back today. Lets start at the beginning. In July 2007 I had surgery to remove a couple masses from my foot, diagnosed plantar fibromatosis. This was not noted or described as a hereditary or recurring condition at this time. I DEP'ed in May 2009, and didn't hide this at all. I was examined, and noted to have 3 well healed scars, no recurrence. In March/April 2011 I had a mass develop in my hand (dupuytrens, which is considered connected to my foot) In July, the...

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Info for those with TMJD or TMD (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction)

Hi to everyone! I apologize if I'm posting in the wrong forum. I decided to do this thread due to not finding anyone or at least me not finding anything for TMJ cases for MEB/PEB around the site. I know how it feels to stress and rev up the anxiety in doing the whole process and the long waiting for that decision. Diagnosed a while ago with TMJ, short version of the story, after doing therapy, meds and other stuff Dr decided to put me on class 3 and start the package for MEB. After waiting...

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DA 199 Increase Conflicting with VA Memo

I recently requested a VARR of my back condition with additional supporting evidence and received my DA 199 granting an increase of my percentage to a combined 30 percent. However today I received a memo in the mail from the VA stating my back and secondary condition are to be severed. I am confused as to why my DA 199 would should one thing, but the VA memo show something else. I also plan on appealing the severed conditions as they have directly been impacted due to a service connected...

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P&T at discharge

Was wondering if it is uncommon to be found unfit and discharge with 100% P&T. My proposed VA letter recommends 100% (PEB just starting), however there is no indication of P&T. It came with "VA Facts Sheet" and says I may be eligible for certain services to include the dependents education benefits. Nothing clearly swings one way or the other. I dont have any catostrophic losses. Just a bunch of shit over the years. Just wondering, thanks.

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DS Logon Question

Good morning everyone. I'm doing TAPS while I wait for orders, and I have a question: For eBenefits, Tricare, etc., I see that they all use the same DS Logon. Right now, mine is tied to my CAC and email, but I don't want to retire without making sure I can access these sites without a CAC. Do you all know if I need to re-register or just recover/create a password? I'm not sure if I created a password but it's possible since I'm getting ID.me emails. TIA.

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Timeline question

Hi y'all, my MEB started Dec. 2019, I signed my Narsum Oct. 2. The PEB is the current step right? How long does that usually take to complete? And what usually comes after that?

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Referred condition deferred by VA, what now?

Long time lurker, but have a question. Two conditions referred to MED Board. Ratings came in but one was deferred by the VA. So what now? Is the VA going to ask for more info from the physician that did the C&P exam? Could the PEB rate without VA on their own? From what I appreciate it is over nerve pain, VA couldn't determine sciatica or femoral. Ironically both rate the same. What do you folks think will happen? Or could happen?

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Denied P3 to go to MEB

I am a Army Reserve AGR with 21yrs of total service and 15yrs active. I have recently had both my psychiatrist for PTSD/TBI and Cardiologist fill out the eval the Army has you do. Both came back with only being able to wear a uniform, cannot do anything to include no complex tasks or leading people. I was diagnosed with Severe/Chronic PTSD and Cardiologist said my PTSD pushes my heart condition beyond what the medication can deal with putting me in jeopardy. They have the AGRs send up the...

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Timeline question

My package was sent to DC on Aug 11 and mol said peb accpeted for action aug 20. Whats the time frame I should expect a fitness finding? I am currently on week 5.

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Time frame

My Peblo sent me my Unfit memo on Aug 17th. I still have not received my ratings from the VA( I was told them unofficially by the VA liasion but have not received my 199). The VA liaison told me it should be about two weeks. However he said the VA couldn't see my unfit memo from the PEB yet. Was just wondering how long it is supposed to take, because we also had a hurricane hit here in Louisiana so I'm sure it is going to a bit more extended time. Is there a PEB # for the Army I can call to...

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Probably Headed for Full MEB USAF (unsure where to post)

Greetings All, I’ve been notified recently about the potential of a MEB due to chronic pain and nerve pain. Today I received my AF Form 1185 (CC Impact Statement for MEB) and he stated Do Not Retain due to the physical demands of my career field and me being unable to deploy. I've been in for about 6.5 years. I spoke with my PEBLO and know that I need to provide my input for this form by Monday August 24th and wondered if anyone had any advice for that and what to expect next? I...

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Retention/Return to Duty Assistance

I recently went through an IRLO and they requested I go thru and MEB. My leadership will write memorandum to request I be returned to duty. I would like to also write one to our local medical clinic. Could someone please help me with these memos? I'd like to be proactive a provide the memos to my leadership so they only have to edit and sign versus write the entire letters. Any help would be appreaciated.

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90 Days Question

So once I get my NLT date, can I just clear post and final out whenever within those 90 days? Im just trying to sell my leave, get my severance check and be done. I’m not sure though if that’s possible.

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Should I Appeal my results?

Hello All, Any feedback would be fantastic. I am currently active duty Navy. 12 years in and in process of PEB. Long story short. I have a lung disease/injury due to a incident involving CS gas. In addition, I was involved in a malpractice when doctors were doing a biopsy on me and they told me it got lost, then later on they told me its because they didn't follow a certain protocol and didn't get enough. So I currently have a lung disease and mental health issues. I got my rating yesterday...

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Should I Appeal?

Received my ratings lightning fast (Army). I am 20% DoD / 100% P&T VA. The PEB made a false statement on the 199 wherein it states that I reinjured a knee by "running and various field exercises." This is untrue, I tore my ACL for the second time (first time while in the Army) on the Air Assault Obstacle course at Fort Campbell. It is in my AHLTA records multiple times, and I even highlighted this in my MEB rebuttal and included the AHLTA records. Without the V4 code, my severance will...

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