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10 Oct - My ratings have been completed by VA and sent back to Washington Navy Yard for QA process. I just figured this out today by calling the PEB office directly. I was told it takes “about two weeks” to process right now. I’m hoping to see my letter by the end of this week.

28 Sep - E-Benefits website status updated "INITIAL REVIEW COMPLETE" on open claims. Before this it said "GATHERING EVIDENCE." Does anyone know if this has any real significance? I am having a hard time believing the VA will get my ratings done in less than 30 days per the new timeline.

20 Sep - IPEB initial ruling of UNFIT as expected. Rating request forwarded to VA. To get this info I had to call the PEB office at Washington Navy Yard directly. The Chief who answered pulled up my case and gave me the news. It’s still very exciting to get that word after years of this whole...

It is the case, but he will not be the only one looking at it. This process is totally separate from the CO's purview. The MEB/PEB process is initiated by medical and run through separate independent channels from your operational command. This is to protect your interests and also to ensure...

I recommend you add your last two posts here as separate forum posts/threads so you can get more direct answers to your question.

Yes, he will know all of your referring conditions and have to comment on how they effect your performance. Its similar to a recommendation letter from the CO (or eval). You will draft it and send it up the chain of command, however, he will sign it. When you write your draft you will set the...

It depends on what the MEB determines for unfitting conditions. I am pending a likely medical retirement (Active USN 15 years) and was initially referred for my spinal fusion. However, they added PTSD and sleep apnea to be considered by the PEB as unfitting conditions. They will make the...

I hope this information is helpful to some of you going through the process. I have been plodding through the process, but it seems to be moving along relatively quickly. I was initially referred to MEB/PEB for my spinal fusion and the PTSD was added during the MEB before my package was sent...

First off, thank you for your service. I am active duty Navy and currently going through the MEB/PEB process and have been in 15 years. I will try to answer and help where I can, however, there are a lot of extremely sharp people on this forum that can offer sound advice. I believe you...

I would recommend reaching out to the NVLSP Lawyers Serving Warriors program. I started working with them immediately after your January post. They are a 100% legitimite non profit organization. I live in the DC area and did some research before granting them access to all of my records. They...

[email protected] AND/OR [email protected] Thanks alot!

Good luck and thank you for the update. I am still in limbo but have started drafting my NMA. Do you mind sharing a redacted copy of your personal statement and NMA? I'm curious how one should look after it has been reviewed by an attorney. I have the format, but want to make sure I am...

Good luck with everything. I hope it turns out better than last time. It sounds like you have been very thorough in your approach. How did the ESA prescription work? I have a dog that I know helps with my anxiety (and performs three different specific functions to help) and have talked to my...

I have been reviewing the C&P exam information for rating mental health conditions; specifically, PTSD (VA FORM 21-0960P-3) and have a question: SECTION II - CURRENT DIAGNOSES is based off of the DSM-IV showing outdated AXIS categories. Are the exams/ratings still based off of the DSM-IV? Do...

http://www.pebforum.com/threads/15-yr-navy-career-in-limbo-due-to-convening-authority-broken-process.42772/#post-197789 I am dealing with a similar issue. Take a look at the thread linked ^.

I am dealing with a similar situation myself. It is very stressful, but keep exploring the proper channels for redress. In my situation the orthopedic surgeon that performed my spinal fusion and clinic chief orthopedic surgeon both signed paperwork referring me to MEB for retention...

@chaplaincharlie my understanding is that it is not submitted with the initial MEB; but when (if at all) in the process can you submit a personal impact statement? Is it only during a formal PEB? What if I want to include impact statements from senior direct supervisors? For instance, I work...

In addition to these records, if you can, get signed testimonies from witnesses about your condition and how it impacted your military career. The most powerful witnesses of this sort are commanding officers. Your commanding officer normally submits a statement at the start of the DoD Disability...

Submitting DoD Appeals The DoD Disability Process has 2 levels of appeals within the DoD. Level 1. After the first Rating Authority, the Physical Evaluation Board, makes its decision, you can appeal to have their decision reconsidered by the Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB). After...

Sorry if this crap is redundant. Just trying to be thorough.