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    Starting MEB - Now Referred to Pain Mgmt.

    Just started the MEB process for Back issues and radiculopathy about one month ago. Was just referred to Pain Mgmt. Doctor wants to block nerve pain (Burn nerve ends?) How does this impact my MEB/PEB process? Anyone have this done and how did it work out for them?
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    Back issues / Questions

    SHAYKB1013 - Did you have to get a Nerve Induction Test for your sciatica? How did you ensure that they included it? (This is the same conditions that I am being MEB/PEB for.)
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    Army reserve timeline

    Just started this process... Any new news? Just want to see a recent timeline for reservist. Thanks
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    4 unfit conditions, do they all “pyramid” into 1?

    Just started the process and my ROMs and issues are very close to yours. Please keep us informed of your process.
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    Requested VA rating increase, now going through MEB process

    This forum and everyone (this means you) have been a huge benefit. Thank you again.
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    Requested VA rating increase, now going through MEB process

    Provis, That would make an interesting scenario since my reserve unit is hundreds of miles away from home of record. Do you know if "activation" can be declined? (Due to my civilian position, I can pretty much make my own hours, come and go as required. They are very supportive of any/all of...
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    Requested VA rating increase, now going through MEB process

    Provis, Thank you for the information. The original injury occurred while on Active Duty 20 years ago. Since then, I left the active force and went into the reserves. It was while in the reserves, that the unit sent me for the MEB about 5 years ago. I did confirm with my command's medical team...
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    Requested VA rating increase, now going through MEB process

    Any guidance is appreciated. I am a current reservist with 15.5 years AFS, 18.3 years Total Points and 29 "Good" Years. 5 years ago went through MEB and was allowed to stay in. VA gave me 10% at that time. 9 months ago, I notified VA of my intent to request an increase in my ratings. (I...
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    Retirement pay

    Thanks again. Not sure what the right forum for this question, but as I research more and more, it keeps getting more interesting. If you are not the right person, can you point me to who (in chain of command, VA, or such) should be able to answer the following question. If 20% is for my back...
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    Retirement pay

    Ron, I have been reading these forums and want to verify that I understand you correctly. I feel confident that you know your stuff. Can you confirm - I was injured while on active duty (I was), and if DA (M/PEB) says that I cannot remain, will I be eligible for medical retirement? The long...
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