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    Been confused

    Likely means disability severance pay.
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    Permanent DoD. What happens if I say Piss off to the VA?

    Not attending exams can result in termination of VA disability benefits. I've seen it were they just zero out the issue(s) under review and I've seen them cancel an entire award.
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    Confused

    Did they submit an MEB on you or a IRILO (a preliminary review to decide if you need a MEB)?
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    What do you think my chances are of being found unfit for major depressive disorder? I'm feeling really anxious.

    For the depression C&P it will be a mental health professional and they are supposed to review the records provided to the MSC by the PEBLO. FIT or unfit is difficult to say. It depends on the impact on you duties. Is your treatment before the Army documented in you military medical record?
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    TDIU ( unemployability)

    Yes, the VA is required to still verify the last five years of your work experience.
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    VA Claim that was put in when med board submitted?

    When you did your VA claim with the MSC did you provide information about your marriage and spouse? It's common practice to collect that info and submit with you disability claim. If you're rated 30% or greater then you will be eligible for additional compensation based on the number of...
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    TDIU ( unemployability)

    Expect a normal C&P similar to you original claim but the Dr will be asked to give an opinion on if your service connected disability precludes you from sustained gainful employment. Claims can move that fast, and it doesn't mean anything is wrong with your claim. Actually, to me it says you...
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    If found fit...

    If found fit and returned to duty, the VA closes the claim without issuing ratings or denials. You would then have to file a new claim. Reconsiderations and appeals cannot be filed because the VA never rendered a decision. Once you are out you could file a Decision Ready Claim through a VSO...
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    Can you use the initial VA proposed ratings letter for claiming 10 pt preference?

    A couple of thoughts: Government HR`s can't accept the benefit estimate letter for disabled vet preference because it's just a proposed rating. You will get an actual rating but unfortunately you do have to wait on it. In some cases USAJOBS will allow you to update an application after...
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    I was a PEBLO when I was Active Duty Air Force. I still like helping folks through the process...

    I was a PEBLO when I was Active Duty Air Force. I still like helping folks through the process when I can.
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