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    Retirement is due to a disability incurred in the line of duty in a combat zone or as the result of performing combat related operations.

    Thanks everyone for the input. I have my legal appointment next week and plan to submit a written appeal as well. Is there a typical timeframe to expect for a response. For example, if I don’t hear anything back in 3-4 weeks should I expect a FPEB. Do they even acknowledge or deny the...
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    Retirement is due to a disability incurred in the line of duty in a combat zone or as the result of performing combat related operations.

    Rated 90% DoD and 100% VA with over 21 years of AD. After the IMR, the date of onset for one of the referred conditions was updated for the period we were under fire. I'm not sure if the PEB just overlooked the recommendation or decided not to accept the recommendation. It seems the DA 199...
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    EAS 30 Dec 2022 and COLA

    How did this end up turning out? Great question and observation regarding your “first” partial COLA from the DFAS website. The interesting part is they state "The first partial COLA under the Disability retirement plan is the same as for the Final Pay retirement plan." I agree with your...
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    IDES C&P exams not accurately reflecting current conditions.

    I dealt with the same issue last week with several of my C&P exams containing numerous errors. For one of the most egregious discrepancies, the peripheral nerves exam for my P3 lower leg radiculopathy is missing my recent EMG study that indicates “severe” left L4 radiculopathy. The provider...
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    Combat Related Back/Neck Conditions

    Thanks Ron! Just so I understand correctly. I'm assuming my VA will mostly likely be 100% triggering the CRDP. It seems it really doesn't make a difference what my DoD Disability Percentage ends up being, right? I will not make less than 52.5% due to my longevity and no more do to the CRDP...
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    Combat Related Back/Neck Conditions

    I currently have over 21 years of active service, so I realize I need at least 60% medical to exceed my longevity of around 52.5%. This biggest advantage I can see with a medical retirement vs longevity is that if any of my the conditions are "Combat Related Conditions". I already had neck...
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    "Regular retirement and VA disability benefits" vs. "Medical retirement and ZERO/NO VA disability benefits"

    Thank you, especially @professor65 for taking the time to explain the process in more detail. I currently have over 21 years of active service, so I realize I need at least 60% medical to exceed my longevity of around 52.5%. This biggest advantage I can see with a medical retirement is...
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