I elected LDES for my medical board. I was diagnosed with Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS) and that is my only condition. Does anybody know if the IPEB process goes any quicker for those in LDES vs. IDES? My case was officially sent to the board on July 15th and I have not seen anything in MOL acknowledging that they have received my case to review. The only thing listed in MOL is "U/LEGACY DISABILITY EVAL SYSTEM." I will update as time goes on, thanks!
LDES vs IDES IPEB process.
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Adding some updated information.
May 28 - I am officially referred to MEB by a Navy Captain.
June 8 - Legal Briefing conducted over the phone.
June 30 - Initial Meeting with my PEBLO.
In this gap I completed a personal impact statement, went to a couple medical appointments to clarify the extent and impact of my CECS. Also got a ROM evaluation done. I had my providers rewrite my medical information in the format requested by the board as well as waited for my NARSUM to bounce around for a few different signatures. My referring provider was on emergency leave during this time so there was a bit of doing nothing but waiting during these 2 weeks.
July 12th - NMA with my CO is signed and given to PEBLO.
July 14th - NARSUM signed by the last (I think 3rd) doctor.
July 15 - Case submitted to board for an IPEB.
I am in LDES so I didn't work with the VA at all. I just need DOD ratings and a fitness determination. I chose LDES because I am comfortable financially and have a wife in the military. I will retain Tricare through my spouse and have easy access to the VA after separation. I have a very good job offer, (more of a partnership) making significantly more than the military could ever pay me. The sooner I start that work, the better off I will be. I have also been in the Marine Corps for just over a year with "minimal" damage so LDES made more sense to me. In my opinion, however, IDES is almost always the better choice and if you can be patient, it is likely worth it. LDES isn't moving quickly either so if you're on the fence, what's a few extra months in the long term? Good luck.
May 28 - I am officially referred to MEB by a Navy Captain.
June 8 - Legal Briefing conducted over the phone.
June 30 - Initial Meeting with my PEBLO.
In this gap I completed a personal impact statement, went to a couple medical appointments to clarify the extent and impact of my CECS. Also got a ROM evaluation done. I had my providers rewrite my medical information in the format requested by the board as well as waited for my NARSUM to bounce around for a few different signatures. My referring provider was on emergency leave during this time so there was a bit of doing nothing but waiting during these 2 weeks.
July 12th - NMA with my CO is signed and given to PEBLO.
July 14th - NARSUM signed by the last (I think 3rd) doctor.
July 15 - Case submitted to board for an IPEB.
I am in LDES so I didn't work with the VA at all. I just need DOD ratings and a fitness determination. I chose LDES because I am comfortable financially and have a wife in the military. I will retain Tricare through my spouse and have easy access to the VA after separation. I have a very good job offer, (more of a partnership) making significantly more than the military could ever pay me. The sooner I start that work, the better off I will be. I have also been in the Marine Corps for just over a year with "minimal" damage so LDES made more sense to me. In my opinion, however, IDES is almost always the better choice and if you can be patient, it is likely worth it. LDES isn't moving quickly either so if you're on the fence, what's a few extra months in the long term? Good luck.
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Does anybody know about the notification that is supposed to show up in MOL? My case was submitted to the board on July 15th and nothing has been "accepted by the PEB." Could this have anything to do with my election of LDES? Does this mean it's been over a month and they haven't even accepted it? Thanks!
I don’t have accepted by PEB either mine was submitted April 15th I also did LDES
Okay so then if you choose LDES, it seems like you don't get an MOL notification! That's definitely good news then because it doesn't necessarily mean nothing is happening. If you've been waiting since April, it looks like it's gonna be a long time for me. Is your case complex?
Mine is basically just a shoulder surgery gone wrong. Lost all the feeling in my left pec/shoulder. Its good to hear thats it’s just an LDES thing i was worried too lol