Recent content by USMC2002

Your timeline went by so quick! I was referred to the board July 2023. I requested an Impartial Provider Reivew to have a condition added, in Dec. I requested a Formal PEB the end of Apr and it was scheduled for 31 July. I didn't even find out the date of the FPEB until 27 June and heard from...

I noticed the VA examiner did something similar. They referenced a medical appointment where I didn't bring up every ailment, as being evidence that I either had no problems, the problem was cured, and/or I had no pain. It's ridiculous. I also, began going through every DBQ they completed...

Thank you, it kind of helps. My original question was about how different joints in the same region affected with different types of arthritis is rated by the VA, but now I have other concerns. I'm requesting an FPEB because the description of my main condition is inaccurate. The condition I...

Did this work for you? I had the exact same issue with several DBQs. My lawyer, MSC, and PEBLO said if I disagreed with my exams and examiner report I would be able to correct them during the first review. As we both know that was a lie. I received my ratings and of course they reflect the...

Hello all, any help or guidance on this topic would be greatly appreciated. I requested a FPEB to argue for a higher rating based on new evidence and (maybe) missed evidence. Short Question: I currently have arthritis in two of my joints in my shoulder. Degenerative arthritis of...

I wish I brought my records. I'm now in the process of requesting a VA reconsideration for my disqualifying disabilities. Then once I retire I'll have to do a lot of corrective actions.

When you receive your NARSUM, the clock on responding shouldn't start until you sign documentation stating you were counseled on a specific date and you have until a certain day to respond. See attached. Other options are, if your PEBLO has an assistant contact them. Do you have the...

I went through my exams, and asked if they had everything they needed. Once my results came back it was clear they did not, and that they didn't go thoroughly go through my medical records to find the evidence to support my claims. It definitely helps to show the evidence even if they say they...

I am active duty Marine, with almost 21 years active duty time. I have been waiting on my NARSUM for over 15 work days, I had a lot of claims. Based on the results from my C&P appts it is clear they did not do a thorough review of my records, so I am confident I will have to appeal or do a...

Congratulations, does that give you time to use your leave?

This is amazing. Did you have a skillbridge option lined up before you officially submitted? Did you have a retirement date or end of service date prior to submitting for skillbridge?

Just curious when you applied for skillbridge? I am certain I will be able to retire once everything is said and done, I am just wondering when I can start reaching out to potential companies, they all ask for potential start dates and I have no idea what to tell them since I am still early in...

Thanks. My MSC just reached out and he did inform me that if there was anything missing from the VBA 21-526 form I should add it before I return it to him. It did take a while for him to contact me, so I was getting worried.

The document in the link was very helpful, if I understood it correctly. It seems that it can be advantageous to go through a med board if you will be a qualified career disability retiree.

Congratulations! This kind of helps tell me what to expect at my current stage. Did you have to do anything extra? Like reach out to your MSC for an initial appt? Or review everything in your medical record to ensure they got everything?