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  1. J

    Meniere's Rating

    I'm also in the IPEB process they received my package on 27Aug12. At my VA exams they made me do a balance test which I could not pass but I was not currenly having a spell. However I also have a journal of my spells in my records that the board can look at. In the start of my MEB I asked my...
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    Meniere's Rating

    I wanted to know if anyone has been rated for Meniere's diesease. I have looked at the VASRD and I believe I should be rated 100%. I have spells twice a week sometimes three a week. I justed wanted to know what actual ratings people have received. Thanks
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    SSDI

    I just called my local SSA office and they told me I have been denied SSDI. The individual told me that I have something coming in the mail stating why I was denied. So I was wondering if anyone can help me who has had the same situation and was approved the second time.
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    Pay

    I had a question about pay after I receive my ratings. After my ratings come in and I accept them and I assume my VA will be higher so I will receive VA pay. So I'm wondering if I receive VA pay day 1 after my discharge or is there some type of waiting period for them to finish paperwork. I...
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    SSDI Approved, still waiting for MEB to finish.

    How long did it take to hear anything from the SSA the first time you applied.
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    SSDI

    I called the SSA office today asking for the status of my claim and she told me that my application was still at the local office and it hasn't left yet. I applied about two months ago is that normal. I also asked her if it is apart of the wounded warrior program and she said I "think" it is...
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    SSDI

    Sorry I can't really help you but I was wondering how long it took you just to get an answer. I applied over a month and half ago but I wasn't sure how long it took to get an response.
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    Security Information File (SIF) HELP!!!!!

    I'm not sure what forum to put this in but here it goes. I'm currently going through an MEB and have several health issues but the issues I need help with are my mental health side (depression and Anxiety). In the last few weeks I have been taken out of my current job and placed in an office...
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    Confused about pay with possible 100% rating

    I'm still somewhat earlier in the MEB process but I had a few questions. I just finished my VA doctor appointments and they have verified that I have Meniere’s disease which happened twice a week. I looked at the VASRD and I interpret my rating to be 100%. So assuming I get that rating which I...
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    SSDI

    I just submitted my information for SSDI and I had a few questions. On this forum many people have said they have applied for SSDI and they also said they tell SSA that they cannot do their job anymore I was wondering if I didn't fill it out right. It had a question that said I cannot do my job...
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    Adding Conditions after the Formal Board

    All I have done so far is my PCM initiated my MEB. So after that I met with my PEBLO and he told me that my health information would be reviewed to see if I was fit or unfit for duty. About four weeks went by and he told me I was found unfit and I was going to a formal board. From there I went...
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    Adding Conditions after the Formal Board

    I did already sign for all my conditions it is on the form that states all my medical conditions. I asked the va rep how do I get it listed under my unfitting conditions that my PCM stated. Does that make sense
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    Adding Conditions after the Formal Board

    I have been diagnosed with Menieres Disease and I was waiting to see the specialist for this condition when my PCM filled out my MEB paperwork and I was wondering if this condition could be added to be an unfit illness. I have it on my va paperwork but I was wondering is there anyway to get it...
  14. J

    Just saw VA for start of MEB

    I do want pdrl. So what did you mean by saying that.
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    Just saw VA for start of MEB

    I just saw my base VA rep this morning and had a few questions. He told me that I'm gettting a MEB done for Migraines, Asthma and Chronic Pain. I have a lot of other issues but the main issue I want to know about is Meniere's Disease. He said that since the Meniere's Disease it not why the MEB...
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    Rank reduction for PT fails During MEB and on profile exempting everything but Waist

    Jason, I may be in the same boat shortly with 4 Air Force PT failures and I'm waist only. I'm also in the MEB process. Anyways you said in your first sentence to fight admin. demotion. Do you have any advice or maybe AFI's that would help the fight.
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    SSDI / ACTIVE DUTY

    I was just reading these posts and I wondering if I was reading this correct you can apply for SSDI while still on active duty (Air Force). I'm currently going through the MEB process and was wondering if I would be able to apply for this. I looked at the SSA.gov website and it seems like I...
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    Adding health issue after MEB has started

    Hi, I have question about adding a health issue after a MEB has started. Last week I met with my PEBLO and he has started my MEB. He basically told me that in about a week I will find out which health issues will be fit or unfit. He also said most likely I will be found unfit. I then told him...
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    PT exemption

    I'm starting the MEB process in May and have a few questions. I will start with a little of my background so I can get the most accurate answer. I'm currently in the Air Force on active duty for 9 years now. I have failed my PT test 3 times already and mostly likely will fail my 4th test in the...
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