Recent content by MX5_Pilot

Howdy! Copying from above: ================== Bipolar II disorder with anxious distress (also claimed as depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, derealization/dissociation): 70% Obstructive sleep apnea: 50% Migraines (migraine headaches): 30% Cervical strain (neck pain): 20% Irritable bowel...

Indeed. After the official recommendation for the MEB I waited around 3-4 months to be contacted by the PEBLO. Granted, it was during the holidays (Christmas and New Years).

Happy to say that I have officially medically retired and had my final out yesterday. Tips for navigating the outprocessing after receiving your notification from PEBLO: Contact FSS & Finance with your orders and ask them to load your outprocessing checklist and begin any other critical...

Sure! I believe you may even have an advantage under the disabled veteran hiring benefits.

+ I re-read your post and noticed the 10 month mark. If it makes you feel a bit better, that’s a similar situation to what I was in. + I’d check on other threads. But I think the recommendation is to go with the flow until/if your reach an obstacle. Then seek legal counsel. I had a good...

I will preface my response with: 1. Continue to seek help and treatment, that’s your number one priority always. 2. From my experience, take control of your own process. If needed, hiring an attorney may help you clear your mind a bit; but I was able to achieve a level of tranquility from doing...

Hi! I have received my proposed rating of 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) VA + 70% DoD. Things are moving forward, and I am grateful for the sheer amount of information in this forum. I would not have been so informed if it weren't for the collective knowledge and shared experiences here. Thank...

It has been a while. Couple of updates... 06.12.2025 - Finished All VA Exams 07.14.2025 - Received E-Mail from myFSS stating that "The Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) at your base Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) sent your Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) package to the Air...

Howdy, @GreenPepper - I brought up VR&E during the initial interview with my MSC, and she provided me with the contact information of the VR&E Coordinator. If you can't get this information from your MSC, you could try to apply through the online form - I did and got "denied" at first, but it...

Things seem to be moving. This past week: - MSC briefing - Filled out 21-526EZ - Filled out VR&E application - Received notification from Optum Serve that they'll be handling my C&P exams

Quick update: I had my official PEBLO briefing this past Friday and will have my package forwarded to the VA this week. The VA process should begin in the next couple of weeks. Please wish me luck! :)

Thank you very much for the information! I will surely have a look.

Received the following notification today: Thus, the IDES officially starts... I have also filled and signed my "SHA DBQ PART A SELF ASSESSMENT." I'll keep you all posted!

Awesome! Thank you for the helpful discussion, y'all. PEBLO advised me to wait until we receive confirmation that the IDES/MEB has officially begun to initiate any other VA process. As always, I'll keep you all updated.

Good News! PEBLO has officially contacted me and CIS has been signed with a "DO NOT RETAIN." I have also started talking with PEBLO about coordinating the VR&E application in the next couple of weeks. I recently read that: Severely injured active-duty service members can automatically...