Recent content by jj671

Educate yourself on the army 40-501 which sets standards for medical fitness. Search up your condition and see if it meets retention standards. Its clear-cut and self-explanatory. Hard to miss.

Appeal and submit your LOD as new and relevant evidence to win your claim. Keep in mind that dod only rates your unfitting conditions Vs the va rates all your service connected conditions. DOD use the va schedule of ratings so having a rating in place always helps when making a determination in...

Uodates: LOD approved. Still in the fight.

I have, but I'm waiting for a response. I'm trying to get on a duty board.

Question #1.) I am trying to obtain an idrm however, I was not diagnosed while on active duty greater than 30days. My diagnosis was generic (back pain) and was therefore placed on a non-duty board. How can I appeal this? I was able to request a dd 2173 which highlighted a medical records review...

Check your iPERMs. Typically, all formal documents are uploaded there. I hope this helps.

You will need an ETP (exception to policy) memorandum from your current CO because it has been over 180 days. You do not necessarily need to go back to your old unit; however, it may be worthwhile if you can obtain a witness statement in support of your LOD request. You will need to meet with...