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    PEB sent case back to VA?

    I was found unfit by the PEB in September, my VA app closed in November, and my case was sent to PEB in December. I have yet to receive or sign for my ratings as of today 18 Feb. After inquiring with PEBLO, it appears that the PEB found something that the VA "needs to fix" according to them and...
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    IDES Timeline Pearl Harbor, HI

    Referred to MEB: 25 Nov 24 First contact with PEBLO: 02 Dec 24 VA Form 21-526EZ completed: 03 Dec 24 First C&P: 05 Dec 24 Last C&P: 03 Jan 25 DBQs posted to Tricare Online: ??? Narsum received/rebut signed: 20 Jan 25 Found unfit, forwarded to PEB: ??? VA Claim closed: ??? IPEB Findings: ...
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    When do people receive AF Severance pay?

    Hello, I'm reaching out to see if anyone knows if folks' severance checks are part of their last paycheck that’s delayed or when one could expect to receive them. DFAS and my local AF base finance weren’t helpful at all.
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    Estimate Received (IDES)

    I know it’s just an estimate and I still have to wait for the Air Force to make their decision; however, how easy or difficult is it to appeal and try to get 100% when you’re already at a 90? I’ve read that it’s easy and usually the person gets the 100 but I’ve also read it can be difficult...
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    Air Force MEB Timeline

    Wanted to put my timeline out there to see if anyone else can relate MEB IRILO - 17 Sep 24 CIS Signed (Do Not Retain) - 14 Sep 24 Notified IRILO moved to full MEB - 18 Oct 24 First PEBLO Briefing - 19 Oct 24 SHA Completed- 22 Oct 24 MSC briefing - 30 Oct 24 C&P Exams (4 total) - 1 Nov 24 - 19...
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    Air Force – Overseas IDES MEB Timeline

    Here is my current timeline. Hopefully the last few stages are completed sooner rather than later. 17 July 2024 - Code 37 applied, notified by PEBLO that they’re building an IRILO package for knee, fibromyalgia, and chronic autoimmune urticaria. 07 August 2024 - IRILO package uploaded into...
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    MEB Timeline (NMC Portsmouth, Virginia)

    Timeline I'll keep updating below!
  8. SunGOD12

    Air Force current VARR turnaround timelines

    Hello, I'm reaching out to see if anyone knows how long AF VARRS is currently taking to get processed. I realize each condition could affect the timeline slightly differently, so I am just looking for a general anticipated timeline. If you recently submitted an AF VARR, how long have you been...
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    My Personal IDES PEB/MEB Timeline, DBQs, Predictions, and Updates! (NMC Portsmouth, US Navy)

    Hey everyone! I’m currently going through the IDES MEB/PEB process, and I thought it might be helpful to share my timeline for anyone who’s curious or wants to compare notes. I know how stressful this whole thing can be, and sometimes seeing where others are in the process can ease some of that...
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    Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP)

    Anyone in the Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, or Norfolk area currently in the PEB phase. I was found unfit 23OCT24 and trying to gauge a timeline for the VA to send my findings. Been seeing 60-85 day turnaround from other branches and locations here on this forum. Please share or drop some...
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    SC Timeline/ Air Force

    Notification of full MEB w/ peblo: 14 June 24 Finish VA exams: 15 Aug 24 Exams sent to peblo and 618 signed: 28 Oct 24 Myfss email received: 29 Oct 24 Anyone going through similar and have expected timelines? I didn't expect it to take so long for my exams to come back and my MEB to be sent up...
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    VA requested addition C&P Exams after my package was sent to DC and VA. Good or Bad?

    My package was all signed off an sent to PEB back in August and my peblo said i was found UNFIT mid September. Since then I have been waiting for my ratings from the VA, but today I got a email stating I have another C&P Exam for my refereed condition. When I called they told me it was an...
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    Added a new condition in the middle of a PEB phase

    Hello everyone, long time reader, and first time poster. My VA rating is complete and I am currently waiting on my DOD rating to come back. I was unofficially informed I am at 90% VA rating. I am anticipating it comes this week or early next week. I submitted a sleep study claim with APAP...
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    IDRM MEMO Approval Delays

    I am an Army Reservist with over 20 years with a P3 profile. I have been assigned a nurse case manager and I have been waiting on whether my IDRM memo will get approved. I has been over 4 months. I have even started the IDES process. Is the wait normal? Should I contact IG about this? Is...
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    Pay after retirement

    My wife was medically retired in February 2024 after 6 years of service. 100% VA and 100% DoD rating. On the first of October, she received a rather large check from DFAS, they claimed it was retirement back pay from 1MAR24 to 30SEP24, and nothing to do with VA compensation. We called DFAS with...
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    Introduction - My Situation

    Good morning, I am a reservist with a total of 18 years of time in service. During a recent deployment, I started experiencing severe lower leg cramps and was later diagnosed with compartment syndrome after returning. I have been receiving treatment since 2022 and recently completed my second...
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    Camp lejeune IDES timeline / questions and updates

    Okay so check this out Referred to meb march 7th Completed last Va exam march 29th VA received my exams may 9th Narsum and package was sent to peb July 27th and accepted on 29th Since July 29th I haven’t heard a peep. Now I’ve been trying to hassle the Va and get something out of them and...
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    Rejoining on TDRL or another branch?

    Currently one year post med ret. 50%. Condition stabilized. Back to normal. No surgeries or pain. Just some good PT. Got two civilian orthos who could write me a clearance letter in support of rejoining. Injury was two years ago actually. But took almost a year for the PEB and then been...
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    Prescriptions

    Hello. I’m in the early stages of the IDES process. I have a question about prescriptions. I have severe asthma that is controlled only with daily prednisone. I have notes from an allergist and pulmonologist saying that daily prednisone is needed and that they are prescribing the prednisone. Are...
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    What is a “C&P Reconciliation”?

    I thought I was learning a lot about the IDES process but then I ran into this term today. What is C&P reconciliation? And how does it affect the MEB/PEB? I just received my NARSUM and doing a rebuttal and IMR per attorney’s advice. I am active duty Navy.
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