retirement

I have been going through the IDES process since February, and, luckily, my process has been incredibly smooth. I am being medically retired, and received a retirement date for the beginning of July. Unfortunately, my command is not happy about this, and my BN XO is determined to change it via...

I’m looking for confirmation that I’m interpreting the statutes correctly. I was a dual-status federal technician covered under FERS. While employed, I made a military service deposit (“bought back”) one year of active-duty deployment time. After resigning from my technician position, I was...

2 June - Permanent profile assigned / enrolled in DES 10 July - 1st C&P exam 27 July - Last C&P exam 14 August - NARSUM Signed and forwarded to PEB 15 August - PEB preliminary finding of "UNFIT" 25 August - Step 5 completed and ratings sent to PEB 8 September - PEBLO notified me of ratings - 40%...

Hello friends, I'd love some advice on the following: I was a Navy officer for about 4 years. I had a unique career - I was injured halfway through my first tour as a SWO. MST and conditions subsequent TBI, back injuries etc. My command was not pleased and under investigation for other...

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I recently was informed by my MH Provider that I would be headed for a medboard. I am just under 10 years AD and am an E-6 in my branch. I have a few questions I would love some help with: What is the average timeline for the entire medical retirement process? I say...

23APR25: Referred to MEB 20MAY25:assigned PEBLO 22MAY25:initial meet with PEBLO 04JUN25: official MEB brief Posting my timeline for those curious. I’m an active duty officer with 19.4 years. My hope is that I make it to retirement or they choose to retain me. I’ll update this post as often as...

For anyone wondering if they might be on the message, but their command hasn't fund it or let them know, I have the message below. I removed all but first two of last name. Hopefully provides some with some relief. LCDR GA 070 22MAY25 23MAY25 - OS1 RO 070 22MAY25 23MAY25 -...

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...

Code 37 applied - 10 Jul 23 NARSUM, CIS complete (Met PEBLO) - 24 Apr 24 Full MEB notification - 1 May 24 First C&P - 11 May 24 Last C&P (7 total) - 21 May 24 All DBQ's uploaded- 23 May 24 IPEB Referral (Signed 618) - 1 July 24 First MyFSS email (618 sent to Case Manager) - 3 July 24 Received...

Hi, I’m over 18 years TAFMS. Order is set to expire in September. It’s OTOT Temp AGR. I’ve been all active duty service starting in USAF AD. Transferred to ANG for a personal matter. Being told no option for extension. Retirement is on the line. If I pursue medical issues I’m keeping under...

Hi everyone, I'm hoping to get some insight from the community. I've been dealing with hip and back pain for over a year now. They initially did X-rays and MRIs, and the provider attributed it to normal wear and tear for my age, suggesting my back was the culprit. Recently, I requested a...

Hello everyone, Thank you for being part of this group! I am scheduled to retire in April 2026 after completing my Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) following my promotion to CW3. However, I have the option to medically retire earlier to have an InterStim device reinstalled to manage my...

Hi all. I just want to ensure im understanding this correctly: I am 19yrs in (reservist with a few AD years). Master Sergeant with 100% VA (ptsd combat related , migraines, fibromyalgia). If I get referral from my on pha or command and a MEB is started on me and I get to 20 good years, I will...

Was just wondering if anyone who went through ides and recently retired/separated could give some insight into how long it’s taking the va to reopen and finalize claims? My last day was 3/31 and I submitted my dd214 on 3/20. My va profile has updated to show my active duty has ended but my claim...

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...

So I think plenty of people who got referred to the MEB back in mid-2023 are nearing the end of their whole MEB/PEB process. So let's say I accept the findings and medically separate/retire. Do I have to do a separation physical? How do I go about terminal leave? If you've already done TAPS, is...

I started my Medical Board Process at the very end of JUL23. My results from the PEB just came in and determined me as Presumed Fit (JAN24). I have over 20 years in and within the 12 months from EAOS, and I assumed that's why they made the decision that they did. My EAOS is next month...

Hello, I'm currently placed on TDRL and I was wondering was would be the process of me going back to the navy if found fit, would I have to go back to boot camp? Would I come back as my last job or I can get to pick a new job? (I was a Pact sailor so I didn't had a job) and what would happen if...

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...

i recently got my ratings from my dislocated knee surgery repair and received 10%. however, due to this being a lifelong issue, additional problems in my knees, not being able to claim both knees (same incident just a difference in severity however there's still damage) and more serious than it...