Recent content by trommj

Sorry to hear. As I mentioned, it does take 2 docs to get into MEB. PCM putting you in for P3/4 perm profile with referral to MEB, and MEB doc agreeing. I would go back to PCM to ask if MEB doc gave any reasons why for denial? Maybe PCM can talk to/ask MEB doc? Might be you are only 2 months...

Yes, I qualify for CRDP. This question is about steps to ensure CRDP starts. When I had my exit interview with the VA MSC, he told me the VA needs three things: DA199, Retirement Order, and DD214. I have 2 of the 3, and will have my DD214 soon. MSC gave me the steps to do the upload online or...

All, I am Army, and I am approaching my last day in uniform and my medical retirement date. I was given a DOD% of 60% for my unfitting conditions with combat codes (and 100% VA). I have served over 20 years Active so my longevity/YOS% is 59.80%. So all my military retired pay will be tax-exempt...

All, Just going to post this here for everyone's use. I ended up talking to a Civilian who handle AGR and M-Day retirements (including Disability Retirements) for her State (not mine). She really helped me out and my State's Retirement Office. She sent me this code sheet. Now the SPD codes...

What is your Service? How much Chapter 1405 time do you have in addition to your 17.5 years of Active Federal Service (AFS)? As you probably know, for non-disability, you get Regular Retirement after doing 20 years AFS (retired pay immediately), and less than that you get your RC Non-Regular...

The Army documents you probably want to look at and have handy are: AR 635-40 (Disability Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation, dated 2017) DA PAM 635-40 (Procedures for Disability Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation, dated 2017) (635-40 is about to be republished...

BTW, I had a host of back injuries, did epidurals for a while as they were giving me relief...until they were not anymore. After three different consults/opinions and years with this pain/issue, I had a two-level spinal fusion L3-L5 with laminectomy. Good decision for me as it cleared up a lot...

I won't need to do CRSC. So, I really cannot help there. And not a Fed Tech, so I know nil about the Fed Disability process. I do agree with the above advice though; you probably need a good attorney to help you thru all this. Just shop around and let them know what you are trying to...

BTW, I just went thru the process and Provis is correct that you now only have 6 calendars vice the old 10 to make most elections at all the stages. Though always check with your PEBLO and the service regs to make sure. Appointed or private counsel should know as well. BL: I think you should...

I also signed my DA199 on 11/24. Found out PEBLO didn't send it up in the system until Wednesday (11/26). So this was odd. Got a call from an NCO working at the US Army Physical Disability Agency on Monday afternoon (12/1). He was working on my final DA199 (getting the last signature) and my...

Thanks for that information! Not really sweating it too much now. It is a confusing document though. Will ensure things are correct on my retirement order!

All, Was awaiting my fully signed DA199 and PDIR and got a call yesterday from the US Army Physical Disability Agency. From a guy looking to finalize and push out my PDIR and 199 to my transition point. He says they don't normally call, but I am ARNG T10 AGR (been on continuous Active Duty since...

Thanks for sharing all this info. We will see how the math all works out for the end timeline. I may have enough Leave and free TDY days to ask for the extension of the 90-day NLT date. Thankfully, I have an O6 boss that will certainly sign the 4187 request if I go that route. Saw the packet...

All, I have completed my MEDBOARD and I am being medically retired. Process went well and I got all I expected, so quite happy. Have a couple quick questions on the transition phase. 1. I recently signed my final DA199. PEBLO told me last night he would "post it" today (Wednesday 26NOV25 - day...

For the back pain, I had a similar situation with my lumbar back issues. Had Disc Degenerative Disease (or whatever they called it) in a prior, earlier VA Rating Decision (like back in 2009). Got basic 10%. Sent to MEB mainly due to Lumbar Spine issues and bilateral SI Joint Pain. After I had...