IDES TIMELINE QUESTION

[ghost787]

Hello,
Im currently beginning my C&P exams and was given an estimate of 7-10 months several weeks ago as a seperation timeline, but these exams were scheduled incredibly fast and to my understanding can be what ends up making the process take so long. My question is this: given that my exams are happening this week , and the fact that my IDES process startedd in march , is it still realistic to expect 7-10 months? Really needing answers so I can figure out my familys housing situation!

 

[Sloaungi]

Hi, I’m navy but I’ll give you what I’m going through. I started my IDES technically in January and I’m currently awaiting findings. They told me 6-9 months. The start day I think is when you’re referred. I didn’t meet a PEBLO till March and had my C&P exams done that month. The lawyer gave me a NLT last active duty day of Aug 30 with a VARR and 30 Jul without one. So if we go from my referral date, that’s like 6-7 months total. From my C&P exams, that’s 3-4 months. So long winded answer but it looks like they’re moving faster everywhere. However, it can really depend on your case, the VA, and the actual PEB.

 

[ghost787]

Hi, I’m navy but I’ll give you what I’m going through. I started my IDES technically in January and I’m currently awaiting findings. They told me 6-9 months. The start day I think is when you’re referred. I didn’t meet a PEBLO till March and had my C&P exams done that month. The lawyer gave me a NLT last active duty day of Aug 30 with a VARR and 30 Jul without one. So if we go from my referral date, that’s like 6-7 months total. From my C&P exams, that’s 3-4 months. So long winded answer but it looks like they’re moving faster everywhere. However, it can really depend on your case, the VA, and the actual PEB.

i met my peblo the same week i was referred. the process at my base seems to be flying. i guess everyone wants to keep their jobs so theyre speeding things along and being effecient all of a sudden lol

 

[Tireeeed]

You can look at my timeline if you’d like. Might give you some semblance of timeframe. Completed recently and on terminal now. Date from last C&P to Final-out was ~3 months. Hope this helps!

FINAL UPDATE/FULL TIMELINE

In-patient stay - 27 Apr 25
Notified of AMRO - 11 Sep 25
CIS signed (Do not Retain) - 23 Oct 25
PEBLO initial contact- 23 Oct 25
AFPC directs full MEB - 2 Dec 25
PEBLO intake appointment - 4 Dec 25
MSC phone call, signed 21-526EZ. 12 claims - 10 Dec 25
4/5 VA exams scheduled - 16 Dec 25
TBI/Migraine C&P - 22 Dec 25
Audiology C&P - 29 Dec 25
General C&P - 6 Jan 26
MH/PTSD C&P - 15 Jan 26
PEBLO received all exams - 7 Feb 26
Local MEB complete/signed 618/sent to PEB - 23 Feb 26
Proposed VA rating: 100% - 24 Feb 26
First MyFSS email - 25 Feb 26
2nd MyFSS email, signed 356 90% DOD/100% VA - 24 Mar 26
Orders in hand - 1 Apr 26
Final-out - 24 Apr 26
Date of Retirement - 28 May 26

 

[jollygreen17]

Congrats!

 

[sofiacar]

Hello

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Im currently beginning my C&P exams and was given an estimate of 7-10 months several weeks ago as a seperation timeline, but these exams were scheduled incredibly fast and to my understanding can be what ends up making the process take so long. My question is this: given that my exams are happening this week , and the fact that my IDES process startedd in march , is it still realistic to expect 7-10 months? Really needing answers so I can figure out my familys housing situation!

The 7–10 month timeframe remains an accurate estimate for applications starting in March.