Mine have been taking awhile too.
March 21: Case went to the PEB
April 9: PEB declared unfit
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Mine have been taking awhile too.
March 21: Case went to the PEB
April 9: PEB declared unfit
Talked with a buddy of mine who finished and retired in December and said it was a fast process for him. I think it really depends on which base is managing your case in addition to who did your exams. I had VES and he had QTC. His turn around time was a few days and mine took months to get sent to the VA. He had more claims than me and had a provider who really dug deep on his file. Mine disregarded a lot and put dispositions in that I was separated from service when my condition occurred. Keep in mind I’m active duty and have not gotten out.
Update: claim closed in the VA app. It’s been 10 weeks exactly since my case went to the PEB.
30OCT: Referred to MEB
8NOV: MRDP Reached, scheduled legal brief.
19NOV: Legal brief
19NOV: PEBLO meeting
2DEC: Case sent to VA MSC
3DEC: Contacted by VA MSC
16DEC: First VA appt
9JAN: Last VA appt
28JAN: DBQs uploaded
7MAR: NARSUM Received
12MAR: Legal Review
13MAR: IMR Submitted
19MAR: NARSUM Signed
21MAR: Case sent to PEB
9APR: PEB declared unfit
29MAY: Claim closed in VA app
30OCT: Referred to MEB
8NOV: MRDP Reached, scheduled legal brief.
19NOV: Legal brief
19NOV: PEBLO meeting
2DEC: Case sent to VA MSC
3DEC: Contacted by VA MSC
16DEC: First VA appt
9JAN: Last VA appt
28JAN: DBQs uploaded
7MAR: NARSUM Received
12MAR: Legal Review
13MAR: IMR Submitted
19MAR: NARSUM Signed
21MAR: Case sent to PEB
9APR: PEB declared unfit
29MAY: Claim closed in VA app
Finally got my ratings back from the PEB portion 90%DOD/100%VA P&T. Now starts the fun of trying to clear through Braggs TAP office and retirement side….guy I talked to today was super helpful, but also said good luck as he was a soldier their before retiring and becoming a contractor and the whole process is a mess.
Good luck!Claim closed on 29 May and still no ratings.. PEB is finalizing my case. This process is dragging.
I received my ratings today. 50% DoD & 100% VA. Both my unfitting conditions were also v3 combat coded by the PEB. And since I’m within 120 days of my 20 year anniversary, my 199 states that I will not be retired prior to reaching 20 years.
I’m extremely excited with how this worked out. And very relieved it’s almost over.
One tip that I would have for the group when attempting to have an unfitting condition combat coded, especially since appeals are so backed up — don’t hesitate to submit a personal statement and/or buddy statement to your PEBLO during the PEB phase. I submitted both the day that my claim closed in the VA app and requested that my PEBLO add them to my case file. I used ChatGPT to come up with a draft for it. My goal was to link my unfitting conditions to a jump injury which lacked medical records at the time of the event. I do believe the statements influenced the outcome.
I’ve done tons of reading leading up to this and this forum was a huge part of it. So, thank you to everyone who participates in these discussions. I wouldn’t have been able to navigate this process without everyone’s input.
I’m extremely excited with how this worked out. And very relieved it’s almost over.
One tip that I would have for the group when attempting to have an unfitting condition combat coded, especially since appeals are so backed up — don’t hesitate to submit a personal statement and/or buddy statement to your PEBLO during the PEB phase. I submitted both the day that my claim closed in the VA app and requested that my PEBLO add them to my case file. I used ChatGPT to come up with a draft for it. My goal was to link my unfitting conditions to a jump injury which lacked medical records at the time of the event. I do believe the statements influenced the outcome.
I’ve done tons of reading leading up to this and this forum was a huge part of it. So, thank you to everyone who participates in these discussions. I wouldn’t have been able to navigate this process without everyone’s input.
Hell ya man, congrats! I had gotten witness statements a few months before my meb started and submitted them as soon as theeb kicked off.. They actually used my witness statements in my narsum as the onset of my injury in a tank in Ramadi in 2006.. I'm hoping for the same outcome. That V code is what I'm hoping for too.. Congrats again man.
Thanks man. And it sounds like you’re in a really good spot. Good luck to you!Hell ya man, congrats! I had gotten witness statements a few months before my meb started and submitted them as soon as theeb kicked off.. They actually used my witness statements in my narsum as the onset of my injury in a tank in Ramadi in 2006.. I'm hoping for the same outcome. That V code is what I'm hoping for too.. Congrats again man.
That bit about being within 120 days of 20 years is gold. Is that from the day you received the 199? I’m at 19 and 5 months, been trying to make sure I don’t find myself out at 19 and 11.9 months if this were to go too fastI received my ratings today. 50% DoD & 100% VA. Both my unfitting conditions were also v3 combat coded by the PEB. And since I’m within 120 days of my 20 year anniversary, my 199 states that I will not be retired prior to reaching 20 years.
I’m extremely excited with how this worked out. And very relieved it’s almost over.
One tip that I would have for the group when attempting to have an unfitting condition combat coded, especially since appeals are so backed up — don’t hesitate to submit a personal statement and/or buddy statement to your PEBLO during the PEB phase. I submitted both the day that my claim closed in the VA app and requested that my PEBLO add them to my case file. I used ChatGPT to come up with a draft for it. My goal was to link my unfitting conditions to a jump injury which lacked medical records at the time of the event. I do believe the statements influenced the outcome.
I’ve done tons of reading leading up to this and this forum was a huge part of it. So, thank you to everyone who participates in these discussions. I wouldn’t have been able to navigate this process without everyone’s input.
Yea, I was really surprised to see that in there. Aside from the v3 being applied, I think the 120 day thing is what I was most excited about.That bit about being within 120 days of 20 years is gold. Is that from the day you received the 199? I’m at 19 and 5 months, been trying to make sure I don’t find myself out at 19 and 11.9 months if this were to go too fast
Not sure what exact day they based it off of. My 120 day mark was 30May, the PEB convened for my case on 5June, I received my ratings on 9June. I’d imagine that they base it off of when the PEB actually convenes.
What phase of the process are you currently in?
How much leave do you have to cut into that 120?Yea, I was really surprised to see that in there. Aside from the v3 being applied, I think the 120 day thing is what I was most excited about.
Not sure what exact day they based it off of. My 120 day mark was 30May, the PEB convened for my case on 5June, I received my ratings on 9June. I’d imagine that they base it off of when the PEB actually convenes.
What phase of the process are you currently in?
I have 80 days. My command is supportive of me taking up to the 20 days PTDY as well, but I don’t anticipate needing all of that.How much leave do you have to cut into that 120?
I’m in phase 0 for that reason. I talked to my PCM about waiting until NET 180 out from 20 years just to play it safe. We’re looking at starting the process here in about a month. Not sure what it’s going to look like at Campbell, but that blurb you got is reassuringYea, I was really surprised to see that in there. Aside from the v3 being applied, I think the 120 day thing is what I was most excited about.
Not sure what exact day they based it off of. My 120 day mark was 30May, the PEB convened for my case on 5June, I received my ratings on 9June. I’d imagine that they base it off of when the PEB actually convenes.
What phase of the process are you currently in?
Oh, you’re fine then. I was referred at 19yrs/1mos. You’ll hit 20 easily. Good luck to you.I’m in phase 0 for that reason. I talked to my PCM about waiting until NET 180 out from 20 years just to play it safe. We’re looking at starting the process here in about a month. Not sure what it’s going to look like at Campbell, but that blurb you got is reassuring
Finally done and starting leave tomorrow. Funny thing is I signed my 199 on the 30th and then radio silence and then by chance reached up to the retirement NCO at my state headquarters and he apologized for not contacting me and said that my final date is 28 August and based on the amount of leave I have saved I needed to go on leave starting tomorrow or risk losing some. One full year from submission of my MEB to the end.