Alright, so I've been underoing an MEB since October, and I finally got my ratings today, 50% permanent retirement, and according to my BEL I am 90% VA Disability rated. I called my MSC to discuss and he said that as far as he can see, I am rated at 100% per the actual VA rater. So basically, I am in a weird position now and that 10% makes a huge difference. I was diagnosed with a meningioma last year, underwent a craniotomy and only a part of the tumor was removed. I have been recovering, albeit very,very slowly and painfully since then. Overall, my VA ratings equal 480% (VA math, amirite?) Anyone have any information on this? Or has anyone seen this mistake before? My MSC says there was a mistake when whoever wrote my BEL was writing...
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To preface, I have asthma that requires Advair, Singular, Albuterol and a nebulizer and psoriasis that I am on methotrexate pills for, plus my dermatologist is wanting to start me on Skyrizzi soon.
Despite all this my PCM keeps telling me she wants to recommend to retain, I have brought up how my medications will affect my deployability and she says that doesn't matter and that I can still do my job at my base. This goes against everything I have researched and heard. What should I do?
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I have a question for everyone. Does a SM have any options if their IRILO is returned with "return to duty" and the SM disagrees with that finding. I never received a copy of the NARSUM or commanders IMPACT statement prior to the decision. One of the NARSUM's is not accurate. Can a member appreal this decision at all and if so what are the steps. I could really use some advice and insight on this one.
Thank you
Hi all,
I had my MH C&P exam today. While we were getting started with the exam, I brought out my notes as I tend to forget things when l'm anxious and have serious memory issues. When the examiner saw me bring out my notes, she asked me to hand her my notes and told me that I could not use them for the exam.
This kind of immediately made me panic as I was really relying on these notes to make sure I acknowledged everything that I’ve been dealing with during my service.
Has this happened to anyone else?
Goodafternoon everyone,
So my NMA is saying that my immediate supervisors are recommending me to be found fit to continue military services, But clearly my Doctors stated in my NARSUM that my 3 unfitting conditions are not expected to improve over the next several years. Those supervisor are also the people that don’t give a damn about me and made my conditions worst and NEVER adhere my limitations. What should i expect? Would they found me fit because my supervisors said so? Or doctors recommendation is stronger? I am really stressed right now and i don’t know what to do. Thank you so much.
I am currently going through an MEB for POTS. My commander recommended a RTD as well as local MEB. My package was sent to AFPC today and they recommended the case to be sent to IPEB for their adjudication. I really do not want to get out, I am still young and have only been in for a few years. What is the likelyhood that IPEB agrees with the RTD and if they don't what are my full options? My PEBLO knows about my choice of wanting to stay in but aren't really telling me everything. Any advice at all is appreciated. Thank you.
Full Timeline to June 23
Initial Medical Incident - Aug 2021
CKD Diagnosis – Nov 2021
Lupus Diagnosis – Dec 2021
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis – Feb 2022
DAWG – June 2022
PCS -July 2022
DAWG at New Base – Sep 2022
IRILO– Oct 2022
AFPC MEB -Nov 2022
Recommendation: Returned to Duty, No Restrictions– Dec 2022
IRILO – est June 2023
Good Day all, I have what I feel is a very unique situation and I was wondering if someone could provide some sort of clarity/ “guestimation” on what will happen with me and my case. I am content with my service ending but having some idea of what will happen and when would be so helpful. I’ve read a lot of other stories on lupus and autoimmune disorders on this forum and I cannot find one that is similar...
I am a reservist on active duty. I have researched this question and can't find a straight answer. What happens if I am DoD rated under 30% and deemed unfit of duty, but I have my 20 year letter? Some places say you have to have 20 years of "active service" or a 30% rating. Other places say you have to have 20 years of "creditable service." I have well over 20 years of creditable service (reserve good years) but I don't have 20 years of active service. Thanks in advance.
I'm an active duty 26M E5 in the Navy with 7 years in and my EAOS is in 2 years. After experiencing severe pain in my shoulder I was diagnosed with Bursitis from urgent care. After a shot of Lidocaine I went on my way until the pain returned the next day. My PCM was informed of my insomnia, constant pain and diagnosed bursitis so he ordered an MRI which revealed I had a baseball sized benign tumor called a "Subscapularis Intramuscular Hemangioma". I had surgery to remove it but months later my dominant arm ROM is still very limited (>25° abduction and >70 ° flexion/extension). The constant pain I was experiencing before recently came back and might actually be worse then ever before so i got another image taken and the tumor has grown...
CIS (do not retain) and Narsum were sent up to AFPC 2 weeks ago and I havent heard anything since. How long does AFPC take to make a decision? From what I understand this is the point where either they initiate a full MEB or return me to duty with or without a limitation code.
Hey all, start with the question, then context: How long after file being submitted for MEB should i expect to hear from PEBLO and how will i hear from them?
I am new here as i was notified on 13 JUN from my group Surgeon that my file will be sent for an MEB. Long story short, have had a series of knee, neck, and back problems for years, and after last 2 years of treatment and pain management, nothing else can be done really so they sent it. It started when the orthopedic surgeon submit his recommendation for an MEB for my cervical neck, as he said surgery was not an option on one of the discs and there was nothing to reverse the symptoms of the others. Recently i had a fit for duty exam for my lumbar spine and right knee. Lumbar...
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TL/DR: Is there any chance for a reevaluation of my low-back rating of 10% being increased after being diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), despite how much range of motion i had during the test during IDES?
I am active military with over 8 years of service and have appealed an informal PEB where I was offered an Army disability rating of 10% for low back pain (combat related), with severance, and a VA rating of 80%. Sounds great, so whats the problem? Well, the issue is that I have been diagnosed by a rheumatologist with Ankylosing Spondylitis (X-rays show fusion of the sacroiliac joints) as well as Fybromyalgia. I am currently taking an immunosuppressive biologic called Humira (just started the first dose) to treat...
Because I cannot find this anywhere, can I my PCS'd while undergoing the MEB/PEB process?
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Has anyone had any success in a rebuttal and if so, what advice do you have to give?
I received my ratings back from the PEBLO yesterday, 10% DoD and 90% VA.
I feel like the DoD could be short changing me, because they combined my two conditions that don't meet the standard into one rating, Patellofemoral Tendonitis and a Grade 3 Horizontal meniscus tear.
Also, I was rated 40% for Degenerative Disc Disease from the VA, and I asked the Dr. who did my NARSUM if that met standard, and he said it did, although I have debilitating sciatica.
I haven't been able to talk to the SMBEC paralegals, they never respond at Fort Campbell, so I was hoping for someone who has some experience to give me some guidance as to if I am wasting my time not signing the DA199, or if I should just sign and proceed on with my life.
I was informed this week that I am being put up for medboard. My EAOS is 04 March. I called the PEB office and they say they have not received any paperwork that I would need to submit my RIS. Does anyone have any helpful information on what I should do to be able to extend my EAOS without the documents ?
Active Duty USAF with 17 1/2 years in. I just had an MEB and chose IDES. I received 40% DoD/100% VA P&T. I only have 2 1/2 more years to get to 20 so I am applying for a Limited Assignment Status (LAS) to get CRDP. If that’s approved, I will have a final MEB at 19 years. I want to keep my 100% rating and was told to choose LDES as it uses previous the exams where I was rather 100% P&T. Can anyone confirm that LDES uses previous C&P exams as well as DOD/VA rating? I don’t want to jeopardize my 100% P&T rating and I’m trying to hit 20 to get CRDP but can’t find any regulations on it.
So I think plenty of people who got referred to the MEB back in mid-2023 are nearing the end of their whole MEB/PEB process.
So let's say I accept the findings and medically separate/retire. Do I have to do a separation physical? How do I go about terminal leave? If you've already done TAPS, is it as simple as filling out paperwork and you'll get your DD-214 at the appropriate date?
Can anyone who recently medically retired or separated provide insight?
Asking this because a medical separation/retirement is different from the traditional one.
Thanks in advanced for any insight. I’ve never been through anything like this.
I am Army Reserve with 17 (good) years in June. About 9 years of that is AFS (active federal service) from deployments and missions, currently I am AGR.
I already have a VA rating of 70%
Currently in behavioral health with “adjustment disorder” “depressed mood” so far unless they add or change the diagnosis.
I have been going through issues since my 2nd deployment in 2016 and I do bring that up a lot.
My complaints are: nightmares, flashbacks, memory problems (especially with traumatic events), focus and concentration, feelings of shame and guilt, suicidal ideation, extreme violent urges to triggers, flat/ depressed mood, hyper vigilance, irritability...
I signed my 199 last month but my chain of command didn't lift my flag until 18 Jan 2024. I sent my PEBLO documents showing I was no longer flagged and my punishment phase was complete, so she could upload them in ePEB. But now she's saying my legal case is still with Special Actions at HRC even though I'm no longer flagged. Is this just a formality and I should receive orders within one or two weeks?
AD Army 22yrs 100%VA 50%DoD
Referred 5 Apr
P3 kicked backed - MRI requested for bilateral knee pain 26 April
Bilateral knee pain MRI 8 May
P3 10 May
Second signature 11 May
DES and PEBLO brief 15 May
Leave 18-23 May
MSC brief and claims development 25 May
IDES VR&E Brief 31 May
1st C&P 12 June
Last C&P 1 July
All exams uploaded to...
Hello all,
Background - O2, 7 years TIS, 13A, AD Army
New to the MEB "journey."
Here is my current timeline -
MEB Initiated w/PCM - 26JAN2024
P3 Profile - 26JAN2024
P3 Profile Signed by DIV Surgeon - 30JAN2024
Still awaiting the "call" from what I'm assuming is my PEBLO? I am still very elementary in the world of all things MEB and am trying to get caught up as fast as I can.
BLUF: I injured my Right Knee December 2022 while on a rotational deployment to Korea. Was seen by the local troop/ortho clinic there and was diagnosed with OCD lesions on my right femur from the injury sustained during our training op. Ortho surgeon in Korea was unable to perform the needed surgery (OATS procedure) and had to wait til I was back in the...
I have 18 years in and injured my neck and back in 2012 on acticve duty Title 10 orders. All I was provided was a DA 2173 and didn't get an LOD. I then went back to my national guard unit. I recently injured my knee and am being referred to the MEB for my right knee. I asked if my neck and back would be reviewed as well and they are telling me that the MEB is only going to review my right knee. I should totally be medical retired as I can't do anything PT related. Any advice on what I can do to seek my medical retirement?
I started my Medical Board Process at the very end of JUL23. My results from the PEB just came in and determined me as Presumed Fit (JAN24).
I have over 20 years in and within the 12 months from EAOS, and I assumed that's why they made the decision that they did.
My EAOS is next month, 20FEB24.
I have up to 15 days to accept findings, then another 15 days to complete a Medical Assessment Screening for limitations from the Medical Treatment Facility. I also have to wait for the official message to come out which occurs after I accept the findings or appeal, and that takes 2-4 weeks.
I also just put in a special request chit to extend my EAOS 6 months the day before the PEB results, so that's not even processed.
I have also not...
I’m getting married in June and I’m wondering what I will need to add my fiancé to my Deers and VA.
I responded to the CC's intent which was to side with Mental health and do not retain for MEB. I was unable to view NARSUM prior to submitting comments to MEB for review.
CC signed reenlistment paperwork to retain me 3 months ago, so I was able to extend to indefinite.
Going from retain to do not retain in 3 months seems excessive. The only thing that changed was that I hit my 12 months with this issue.
No Physical Limitations, Boarded for Other reactions to severe stress according to MH. They are stating that this happened prior to service and is not combat related which I disagreed with on CC's intent along with providing information that I was unable to talk thru with Mental health prior to MEB notification.
Hoping my career in...
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