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"Awaiting MRP (NEW)" on the VA.gov website for my disability compensation claim status. Does this mean DFAS and VA are talking to one another? I could expect VA Disability payments finally? Thanks!

My State RSO said I need to apply for a non-regular retirement with them and he wants me to apply for CRSC. I send that separate to the Army (DD 2860). So guess I apply for CSRS and CRDP and see which one pans out best for me. Thanks!

Thanks for the response! Yes, I qualify for early retirement as of last year.

Last Day in Military: 5/29/2023 Ch 61 Disability Retirement National Guard on Title 10 Retired Pay (high 3): $5,000 7,056 Retired Points 39 1/2 years combo of National Guard/mobilizations 20-year letter issued 2003 30% DoD 90% VA ($2,700) My State RSO is telling me to apply for CSRC. I am...

2/8/2023 VARR submitted to PEBLO 2/16/2023 VA Claim Closed on VA.GOV 3/8/2023 Received DA 199. DoD Rating moved up to 30%. VA Rating stayed at 90% 3/9/2023 Meeting with legal to review 199

Are there instances and or circumstances the PEB would dispute/disagree with the VARR findings from the VA? If so, generally what happens?

Nothing yet. My VA MSC checked the VA system and said the VA did their portion and forwarded it to the PEB on 2/17. Hopefully this coming week my PEBLO will send the 199. Will update when notified.

2/8/2023 VARR submitted to PEBLO 2/16/2023 VA Claim Closed on VA.GOV When can I expect to receive my new findings (199)? Two more weeks from 2/16? Thanks ahead!

Thanks! You are correct. Guess they just added "dictation" to make it sound fancy. As you described is how it went. Have to meet with the PEBLO to review the NARSUM before it gets sent to the PEB. Thanks for the response!

This morning I am scheduled for a NARSUM Dictation. What can I expect and what should I focus on? Is this the beginning step for my packet to be sent to the MEB Stage? Any input appreciated.

I am halfway through the IDES process pending my NARSUM. I am in the National Guard on Title 10 orders. All of a sudden, my National Guard (Army) wants me to complete an annual Physical Health Assessment (PHA). I find this odd since I am going through the IDES process and will get declared unfit...

I am a National Guardsman currently on title 10 with 38.5 years of service. Recently was referred to the MEB/PEB (IDES) as of 6/8/2022. During conversation with my PEBLO last week, she mentioned my new RPAM statement (retirement points) that should be generated and uploaded to my iPERMS this...

I will qualify for early retirement (90-day increments) during the MEB/PEB process. If found Unfit, with a DoD percentage of 30% or more, how does the medical retirement and my eligibility for immediate early retirement work? Do I have to reach back to my National Guard Retirement poc to process...

Thanks very much! I appreciate your advice. I look forward to my appointment with the PCM next week.

I am very close to a full year (continuous) on my physical profile (April 17th). I have a meeting with my PCM next week. Spine doctor says I am not ready for physical therapy post neck surgery (21 Jan 2022) and may be clear to begin physical therapy sessions next month (after April 17th)...