IDES/PEB WAITING/ WEST COAST

Hey everyone,
I wanted to share my current DES/PEB timeline and see if anyone else has experienced something similar. At this point I’m honestly just trying to make sense of where I’m at in the process.

DES Referral: 06/04/2025
MEBBA Review: 06/12/2025
DES Enrollment: 07/10/2025
(This included my NARSUM and all required paperwork through myself and my chain of command — they’ve been very helpful throughout the process.)

C&P Exams Uploaded: 08/18/2025

PEB Taken for Action: 11/25/2025
VA Claim Closed: 11/25/2025
(I thought it was a bit strange that both were taken for action and closed on the same date.)

After that, the VA requested two additional C&P exams (ACE) :

  • 12/24/2025
  • 01/14/2026
That’s where things currently stand. I’ve been checking in weekly, and my PEBLO has told me that the form determining whether I’m fit or unfit has not been posted yet. Other than that, there haven’t been any updates.

I’m curious to hear what timelines or experiences other service members have had at this stage. At this point, I’m assuming I won’t be separating anytime soon, so I’m just taking things one day at a time until I hear something back.

Any insight or shared experiences would be appreciated.
 
Here is my timeline. Im navy in San Diego



Limdu / MEB / PEB Timeline

1/22/2024 – 6/12/2025: LIMDU

6/16/2025: DES referral date

6/23/2025: Intake Peblo meeting

6/27/2025: NMA signed

6/30/2025: Legal brief

7/3/2025: DES lawyer meeting

7/8/2025: MSC submits VA claims

8/15/2025: Last C&P exam complete

9/8/2025: Submitted a rebuttal to get 2 related knee conditions added to NARSUM

9/25/2025: Claim closed on VA app, 100% proposed

10/6/2025: Referring provider signs and agrees with rebuttal

11/17/2025: Signed NARSUM, package sent to DC

12/29/2025: Peblo called for update, says she can see in system from PEB 40%DOD PDRL, still waiting for official findings

01/07/2026: PEB found me Unfit

01/20/2026: Case was sent to Informal VA rating alignment
 
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