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Thanks! That makes perfect sense, I remember now; probably the reason for the ID only having a 3 year shelf-life.

I retired a couple of months ago, was placed on TDRL. I was updating my mailing address on milconnect and on the DEERS portion it says PDRL. I was 100% P&T by the VA; could the DOD have moved me from TDRL to PDRL without notification or is it a DEERS error?

So got clarification from Transition. My DoD pay will be 75% and it's taxable. They use this calculator https://militarypay.defense.gov/Pay/Retirement/disability/

So just got my ratings. Was placed on TDRL with 22.5 years of service. Got my V1/V3 code on combat related condition. 80% DoD, 100% VA. Translation? Lol is it still my 55% but tax free for DoD side?

This thread made my head hurt. I'm at 22.5 years, and I keep hearing some of the same information floating around from others going through this MEB/PEB process... My PEBLO specifically said I will only get my Longevity percentage + VA compensation. For context, I'm a CW3 with 4 unfit...

Thanks, that's what I figured. I'm at 22 years, so I'm pretty much just waiting to retire and get my VA ratings.

Called my PEBLO today and the vote is in, Unfit. What next? He said VA ratings will take about 5 weeks...When do I get my transition date?

Thanks @Provis . Finally getting referred to MEB with a P3 profile, P3 is still in the approval process. Should I go knock out that SHPE ASAP? Anyone know what the timeline for MEBs looking like at JBSA?

Thanks a bunch

Hi everyone, I'm hoping to get some insight from the community. I've been dealing with hip and back pain for over a year now. They initially did X-rays and MRIs, and the provider attributed it to normal wear and tear for my age, suggesting my back was the culprit. Recently, I requested a...