Good afternoon PEB community,
I have received my timeline update. Please feel free to refer to the timeline for any questions.
19 Oct 20: Referred for MEB (Psychiatrists referral) - Chronic - PTSD/Unspecified Bipolar/Social Anxiety Disorder.
19 Oct 20: Initial meeting w/Peblo.
20 Oct 20: AF 469 Code 31 change to Code 37.
4 Nov 20-11 Nov 20: Stay at inpatient Hospital updated diagnosis - Chronic -PTSD/BPAD (Mixed Features)/Social Phobia.
6 Nov 20: Commander's Impact Statement Completed/Sent to PEBLO for Signature.
11 Nov 20: Signed AF1185.
19 Nov 20: Case sent to AFPC/DP2NP for FL4.
23 Nov 20: AFPC/DP2NP recommends full MEB.
23 Nov 20: Election of IDES process.
1 Dec 20: Case forwarded to VA MSC/Awaiting Claim generation - Claims referred PTSD, Social Anxiety Disorder, & Unspecified Bipolar from my Psychiatrist.
3 Dec 20: Generated Claims w/MSC (awaiting C&P appointments) - Conditions claimed PTSD, Social Anxiety Disorder, Unspecified Bipolar, Right Ankle, Left Foot, Right Shoulder, Migraines, Low Back Pain, Tinnitus, IBS, & Dry Eyes. Additionally claims will include vertigo, erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure.
8 Dec 20: Disabilities updated within eBenefits.
10 Dec 20: En-rolled into AFW2 (received notification).
10 Dec 20: 3AFSC updated with 9W300 (Non-combat Wounded Warrior).
11 Dec 20: Contacted by QTC to schedule C&P exams.
11 Dec 20: Received NARSUM from PEBLO.
15 Dec 20: Mental Health C&P telehealth exam.
15 Dec 20: Spoke to Doctor regarding NARSUM.
17 Dec 20: General/Labs C&P.
23 Dec 20: Audio C&P exam.
20 Jan 21: Received Psych DBQ from TOL (Read and severally disagreed with the written information, it appeared doctor read someone else's file and added it to mine).
21 Jan 21: Received Tinnitus DBQ from TOL (Rating As likely as not - 10%).
21 Jan 21: Contacted QTC for a reexamination for MH (Request Submitted for approval).
21 - 28 Jan 21: Admitted to inpatient Hospital with updated diagnosis (BPAD - Mixed).
29 Jan 21: Received call from QTC to schedule MH evaluation.
2 Feb 21: In person MH evaluation completed in person. (Changed MH Diagnosis to Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type from Ph.D Psychologist). Received DBQ - (Total Occupational/Social Rating with all symptoms checked off to include 100%).
8 Feb 21: Vision C&P exam
22 Feb 21-23 March 21: In residence stay at Laurel Ridge for 30 days to work on trauma treatment/Schizoaffective medication management.
26 Mar 21: Signed 618 (without requesting an IMR). Really wanted to get the full MEB pushed forward.
1 Apr 21: Received automated response by AFPC stating my case has been pushed forward to the IPEB.
5 Apr 21: Asked Peblo for Update on Case. (Was told it could be 1 month to 3 months until I am out-the-door).
12 Apr 21: Received my ratings (100% DOD/100% VA) *TDRL* unfortunately not *PDRL* (Was told it would be TDRL due to referred conditions being MH).
12 Apr 21: Signed my 1180 agreeing with the findings/results. Did not request to appeal or request a formal board. Was informed retirement orders should come within 2 weeks.
So, In all I received the results I wanted. I am a bit disappointed due to the fact I am on the temp retirement list and not the permanent. I was told most times when people are referred for mental health conditions the results turn out to be temporary with one follow-up evaluation within at least a year. Therefore, based upon that information, I accepted the outcome as is.
Finally, My ratings were based off
DOD 100% TDRL:
PTSD, Unspecified Bipolar Disorder, Social Anxiety [100%]
VA 170% (100%) Service Connected:
*VA Diagnosed Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type* -Not a DOD referred condition. (VA updated diagnosis to reflect more streamlined and current condition). [100%]
(Entitlement to special compensation for housebound criteria being met).
Migraine headaches [30%]
Right shoulder strain (dominate) [20%]
Lumbar Strain (Low back pain) [10%]
Tinnitus [10%]
Dry Eye Syndrome [0%]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome [0mine