Hi all. I just recently found this forum and decided to join since I figure it may help with getting inputs and advice from other people going through this process. I recently got referred to the IPEB for lower back and hip issues. Here's my timeline so far:
JAN15 - Referred to Ortho
MAR15 - Placed Limdu for SI Joint Dysfunction
MAR15 to AUG 15 - Continued with meds, physical therapy, and chiropractic treatment.
27AUG15 - Referred to Med Board/PEB and got my PEBLO (Dr changed my condition from SI Joint Dysfunction to Lower Back Pain Mechanical)
02SEP15 - Met with VA rep to begin paperwork
23/25SEP15 - C&P Exams
15OCT15 - Results sent to Med Board
19OCT15 - Med Board begins review
03NOV15 - Received my findings back and rebutted their wording on my condition (They did recommend me for IPEB)
17NOV15 - Med Board refused to change what I asked, sent to DC
24NOV15 - Received by DC Med Board Office
14DEC15 - Called PEBLO and they stated that my package was "being finalized" for the IPEB
So that's where I'm at now. I've been told that DC is backed up crazy due to issues converting systems. I've also been told that I should expect something back after the holidays. I've checked my ebenefits and it still says "Gathering Evidence", which has been like that since September. Basically what happened to me I got hurt on board my ship, tried to bear through my hip and back pain, got referred to ortho and did physical therapy, chiropractic treatments, had an MRI and Guided CT Injection, got send LIMDU since that didn't work, continued PT and Chiropractor and meds, and all of this did not help me. Surgery was never offered. When my ortho referred me he said I would probably be found fit but admin separated w/o benefits (don't know if that's even possible). If anyone has any advice or inputs on my process it would be greatly appreciated. I'm curious on what other people have been told with similar conditions and also if they've been told the same thing about the PEB being backed up and they might see something after the holidays. Thanks in advance!
JAN15 - Referred to Ortho
MAR15 - Placed Limdu for SI Joint Dysfunction
MAR15 to AUG 15 - Continued with meds, physical therapy, and chiropractic treatment.
27AUG15 - Referred to Med Board/PEB and got my PEBLO (Dr changed my condition from SI Joint Dysfunction to Lower Back Pain Mechanical)
02SEP15 - Met with VA rep to begin paperwork
23/25SEP15 - C&P Exams
15OCT15 - Results sent to Med Board
19OCT15 - Med Board begins review
03NOV15 - Received my findings back and rebutted their wording on my condition (They did recommend me for IPEB)
17NOV15 - Med Board refused to change what I asked, sent to DC
24NOV15 - Received by DC Med Board Office
14DEC15 - Called PEBLO and they stated that my package was "being finalized" for the IPEB
So that's where I'm at now. I've been told that DC is backed up crazy due to issues converting systems. I've also been told that I should expect something back after the holidays. I've checked my ebenefits and it still says "Gathering Evidence", which has been like that since September. Basically what happened to me I got hurt on board my ship, tried to bear through my hip and back pain, got referred to ortho and did physical therapy, chiropractic treatments, had an MRI and Guided CT Injection, got send LIMDU since that didn't work, continued PT and Chiropractor and meds, and all of this did not help me. Surgery was never offered. When my ortho referred me he said I would probably be found fit but admin separated w/o benefits (don't know if that's even possible). If anyone has any advice or inputs on my process it would be greatly appreciated. I'm curious on what other people have been told with similar conditions and also if they've been told the same thing about the PEB being backed up and they might see something after the holidays. Thanks in advance!