13 Feb: Recommended retirement. 30AF/100VA. Since I am over 20yrs the AF rating doesn't really matter, right? I mean, I could FBoard it to try to get some things not determined unfitting added, but in the end with offsets and stuff, it's still going to be the same as my time in service numbers, right?
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My timeline: back pain, failed back surgery
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13 Feb: Recommended retirement. 30AF/100VA. Since I am over 20yrs the AF rating doesn't really matter, right? I mean, I could FBoard it to try to get some things not determined unfitting added, but in the end with offsets and stuff, it's still going to be the same as my time in service numbers, right?
I would get with OAC. I’m not 100% sure how it works for over 20. I would think you get whatever your entitked to for retirement pay but again OAC would be your best bet I believe to get guidance moving forward, or legal.
Basically, yes.13 Feb: Recommended retirement. 30AF/100VA. Since I am over 20yrs the AF rating doesn't really matter, right? I mean, I could FBoard it to try to get some things not determined unfitting added, but in the end with offsets and stuff, it's still going to be the same as my time in service numbers, right?
Even if your DoD percentage is higher and you have residual retired pay, the combination of residual retired pay and CRDP cannot exceed the dollar amount of the longevity portion of retirement pay.
Residual Retired Pay: Amount left after VA offset
Ron
Update to timeline:
Nov 2010: Lost Amn while deployed (not combat related, but very...messy)
Feb 2011: Hurt back, not combat related. Redeployed later that month
2011 - present: Diagnosed with PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Migraines, Sleep Apnea, episodic insomnia. Been on meds for all (and APAP for apnea) ever since.
Aug 2013: First MEB, RTD with C2 code (only looked at back and apnea)
Nov 2014: Fusion L5-S1
Sept 2016: Pain Exercise Therapy "camp" (two weeks, PTDY)
Jan 2018: Anxiety, Migraines, Insomnia, and back pain slowly get worse and worse. Start missing work or leaving early.
May 2018: Removed from position and reassigned elsewhere in the unit due to lack of performance (no disciplinary actions)
June 2018: Notified by a PEBLO that the DAWG determined my "CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN WITH RADICULOPATHY" may preclude me from performing my AFSC duties...
June 2018: Commander's Letter sent to PEBLO, he recommended unfit
June 2018: Spinal Cord Stimulator trial - worked wonders for back pain
July 2018: Implant of spinal cord stimulator - still works wonders. Went from a daily avg of 7/10 to 2/10 at worst.
Sept 2018: PCM appt to discuss NARSUM
25 Sept: Code 37 assigned
9 Oct: First PEBLO meeting
18 Oct: First VA Rep meeting (awaiting to schedule exams next)
30 Oct: First of many C&P exams, scheduled through first week of Nov
6 Nov: C&P Exams done]
21 Nov: Signed NARSUM. Off to IPEB/AFPC
13 Dec: Crickets, and a new PEBLO assigned
3 Feb: Still crickets. New PEBLO doesn't communicate well.
13 Feb: 30AF/100VA
End of May is my official retirement. Thank God Thai process is almost over.
Nov 2010: Lost Amn while deployed (not combat related, but very...messy)
Feb 2011: Hurt back, not combat related. Redeployed later that month
2011 - present: Diagnosed with PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Migraines, Sleep Apnea, episodic insomnia. Been on meds for all (and APAP for apnea) ever since.
Aug 2013: First MEB, RTD with C2 code (only looked at back and apnea)
Nov 2014: Fusion L5-S1
Sept 2016: Pain Exercise Therapy "camp" (two weeks, PTDY)
Jan 2018: Anxiety, Migraines, Insomnia, and back pain slowly get worse and worse. Start missing work or leaving early.
May 2018: Removed from position and reassigned elsewhere in the unit due to lack of performance (no disciplinary actions)
June 2018: Notified by a PEBLO that the DAWG determined my "CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN WITH RADICULOPATHY" may preclude me from performing my AFSC duties...
June 2018: Commander's Letter sent to PEBLO, he recommended unfit
June 2018: Spinal Cord Stimulator trial - worked wonders for back pain
July 2018: Implant of spinal cord stimulator - still works wonders. Went from a daily avg of 7/10 to 2/10 at worst.
Sept 2018: PCM appt to discuss NARSUM
25 Sept: Code 37 assigned
9 Oct: First PEBLO meeting
18 Oct: First VA Rep meeting (awaiting to schedule exams next)
30 Oct: First of many C&P exams, scheduled through first week of Nov
6 Nov: C&P Exams done]
21 Nov: Signed NARSUM. Off to IPEB/AFPC
13 Dec: Crickets, and a new PEBLO assigned
3 Feb: Still crickets. New PEBLO doesn't communicate well.
13 Feb: 30AF/100VA
End of May is my official retirement. Thank God Thai process is almost over.
I’ve been following your post as I’m in a similar situation. Congrats on your retirement!!!
So how were your C&P exams? I’m being MEBd for my back (SCS Implant), severe migraines (Botox shots every 3 mo) and my right ankle is shot after multiple surgeries. Just trying to get an idea of what to expect for the C&P exams for the implant & migraines...
So how were your C&P exams? I’m being MEBd for my back (SCS Implant), severe migraines (Botox shots every 3 mo) and my right ankle is shot after multiple surgeries. Just trying to get an idea of what to expect for the C&P exams for the implant & migraines...
The exams were cold and informal. A lot of questions, a lot of bending, a lot of watching me walk. Just make sure they look at everything that is in your medical records. My VA helped me file for things I didn't even consider and I got rated for them. Make them say no.
I do have a few things to fight after I get out. They didn't service connect one thing or find two others in my records...but since ultimately they don't affect total ratings or outcomes, it'll wait.
If C&P wants to look at more, let them. If they don't look at what you thought they would, tell them.
I do have a few things to fight after I get out. They didn't service connect one thing or find two others in my records...but since ultimately they don't affect total ratings or outcomes, it'll wait.
If C&P wants to look at more, let them. If they don't look at what you thought they would, tell them.
Thanks much for the advice!
@tzbying71...I was told the same thing. I had my permanent SCS implant surgery on 1 Oct 18.
I had mine in permanent SCS surgery in 2016.@tzbying71...I was told the same thing. I had my permanent SCS implant surgery on 1 Oct 18.
The SCS itself wasn't claimed, but the back pain and failed back surgery (combinded) were. It makes sense to me though. We are getting rated for the issues, not the equipment that helps us. If we did, then we'd get nothing for things like this or apnea, etc.