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    If I have a Med board what do you think I will get for my dominant arm not being able to move past 25 degrees?

    I'm an active duty 26M E5 in the Navy with 7 years in and my EAOS is in 2 years. After experiencing severe pain in my shoulder I was diagnosed with Bursitis from urgent care. After a shot of Lidocaine I went on my way until the pain returned the next day. My PCM was informed of my insomnia...
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    MEB Rebuttal

    Good evening all. Looking for some wisdom. I am active duty Air Force sitting at 19 years and 5 months time in. My desire is to get to my 20 year mark and retire. I recently received the 618 from my local MEB (recommend IPEB). My question concerns submitting a rebuttal letter based on the...
  3. T

    When will I get my orders??

    Hi everyone! I feel so close, yet so far. I'm waiting on my orders to come in. My PEBLO said it'd take 2 weeks and it's been 17 days. How long does this usually take once everything has been signed and sent off? I'm worried that the longer it takes, the further out my DOS will be. Is that...
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    MEB Concerns/VA Worries

    I was notified 11 OCT 2023 about an IRILO. My PCM lagged on completing NARSUM and did not submit to PEBLO until 4 JAN 2024. My commanders impact statement was filled and completed 3 days after notification. Once those two are complete how is the timeline for the rest. Im also nervous about VA...
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    Severance or Disability

    Currently Med boarding and got my 100% rating for PTSD from my deployment. My question is, Can I request a severance package, just to help me out as I'm leaving.
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    Crohns Disease & Primary sclerosing cholangitis

    Thought id post this here, I've seen a few people post about crohn's but not a lot of current posts for liver disease's. Im AD airforce TIS 6 yrs, E-4 Mafia member, AFSC 2A6X4 (Aircraft Fuel System Tech) I got diagnosed aug 2022 with PSC (Primary sclerosing cholangitis) a couple weeks later I...
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    Future Planning CRSC Estimate

    I am currently researching my options for various retirement scenarios. My story is as follows: Joined 7 Nov 2002(enlisted) Was selected for Green to Gold (3-year program) in Aug 2005-May2008 I entered the reserves in May 2008-Aug 2017(officer), consisting of various long ADOS tours totaling...
  8. Jason Perry

    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!!

    Here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year!! I am looking forward to an exciting year, both personally, and for the PEB FORUM! I will be posting several updates soon about emerging issues with the Military DES! I have recently grappled with a few cases concerning the use of "negative evidence"...
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    MEB Phase completed, its on to the PEB Phase now

    My MEB has finally been completed after 5 months and now its been sent to the PEB for fitness for duty determination as of 12 DEC 23. My question is what happens next? My PEBLO says I am unable to track the PEB and I was curious as how long it took for all of you at this stage. P.S. My PEBLO...
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    USAF MEB Initiated for Something Different

    Hello, I was curious if anyone has gone through a MEB for cavities. I have 7 cavities and my dentist initiated a MEB for this due to unfit for duty and being non-deployable because I do not plan on fixing them. I looked and could not find anyone that has gone through a MEB on this. Does anyone...
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    Please help!! (Back pain)

    This is a long one, so I apologize in advance! I joined May 2019 and I’ve had chronic back pain since tech school ~Oct 2019. I haven’t performed a pt test since I completed BMT, so for over 4 years now. I was stretching in class and had sharp pain all of a sudden that made it very difficult to...
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    I was referred to MEB for PTSD/MDD from civilian provider (with many physical issues as well), and the military Pysch said Adjustment Disorder

    Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with MDD / PTSD by a civilian psychologist. (medic for marines witness assaults & then the assaulters threatened much more serious violence as well with no reproduction by CoC), and when my Medboard started the Medboard Psychiatrist (without me seeing her, or...
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    MCB Hawaii Timeline

    Below is my timeline so far. I was wondering if any could give me an estimate on when I would EAS? I know each situation is different but my wife leaves for army basic training next month so it'd be nice to have a little info to go off of. MEB referred for MH on August 24th, 2023. PEBLO...
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    Sheppard AFB IDES Timeline

    I am a 8 year SSgt, boarded for TBI & CPTSD. My timeline has been hectic however relatively quick so far. I will update regularly with new details. IRILO Start: 24 March 2023 FL4 Signed: 1 September 2023 Notified by QTC of VA Exam: 3 October 2023 1st C&P Exam: 4 October 2023 Final C&P Exam: 8...
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    2023 AD AF MEB Timeline @ Langley AFB

    2023 Active Duty MEB Timeline @ Langley AFB (MEB is for PTSD due to MST) April – Referred to MEB 17 Oct – Initial Meeting with PEBLO 26 Oct – MSC appointment to for claims 1-21 Nov – VA Exams 01 Dec – All Exams loaded into TriCare Online Any thoughts on how much longer I have left of...
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    Was just told it will be 1-2 months to be assigned a PEBLO.

    Army Reserve Medical Command just took 1+ month to give me profiles, 3 months to do IDRMs and they just told me to expect no calls for at least 1-2 months because "the holidays"....and to call back if I don't get notified by mid January 2024.... That's 6 months to start the IDES. I started...
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    Losing 30% DoD - incorrectly denied a IDRM (LOD) - Help! What can I do?

    Needing help with this! What can I do now to get this fixed other than the nuclear option - Congressional? There is no IDRM appeal before being sent to the board? I'm an Army Reservist. I was denied a IDRM (LOD) for a condition that's been referred to IDES. The IDRM approver...
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    Onset T1 Diabetic Going Through MEB Wanting to be Retained

    Hello all, I am an officer in the Army Reserve that has been mobilized for the better part of almost 3 years, this last July I was hospitalized and recently diagnosed with T1 Diabetes, which I couldn't believe at first since I'm a really healthy late 20's Soldier. I was recently informed that I...
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    My AF AD Case Timeline

    Hey everyone, I wanted to share my case timeline to see if there's any way to guesstimate a completion time. 31 May 2022 - Had a total right hip replacement (not fun at 28 years old) 21 Dec 2022 - Code 37 22 Jan 2023 - Contacted PEBLO about next steps MDG never notified them of my status 23...
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    Title 32 AGR MEB Timeline MDD, PTSD, Lower Back

    Been on profile since spring 2021. It's been a long battle with medical wanting to give me proper care as you all know. Referred to MEB January 2023. As soon I was notified I scheduled my TAP, SkillBridge, and whatever else I could complete as soon as possible to help with my transition...
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