Good afternoon,
Here is my timeline for the IDES process with 2 referred conditions. I started almost exactly when everything shut down for COVID and it seemed for awhile my case was always at the bottom of the pile because I have seen dozens of servicemembers pass me both on here and at my command. (Some started months to a year after me). Anyway here we go:
Referred for MH
Addendum to add chronic LBP
MEB Initiated ------------------- APR 2020
Met with PEBLO ---------------- MAY 2020
NMA complete ------------------ MAY 2020
Addendum to add LBP -------- JUN 2020
NARSUM complete ------------- JUL 2020
QTC Appts Scheduled --------- NOV 2020
QTC Appts Complete ---------- FEB 2021
Ebenefits case closed --------- FEB 2021
Signed NARSUM and
sent paperwork ---------------- APR 2021
Called VA (8 times) to
get proposed ratings ---------- MAY 2021
Awaiting PEB results ----------
Currently over 3 months (15 weeks) since my paperwork was sent to PEB. I reach out to my PEBLO monthly and simply get told to call next month. It has been a struggle to see so many servicemember's timelines shorter than mine but I try to remember that each case is specific to the person and have been staying as positive as possible.
I cannot say how much I appreciate the support and advice from this forum and I am happy to answer any questions, too.
Here is my timeline for the IDES process with 2 referred conditions. I started almost exactly when everything shut down for COVID and it seemed for awhile my case was always at the bottom of the pile because I have seen dozens of servicemembers pass me both on here and at my command. (Some started months to a year after me). Anyway here we go:
Referred for MH
Addendum to add chronic LBP
MEB Initiated ------------------- APR 2020
Met with PEBLO ---------------- MAY 2020
NMA complete ------------------ MAY 2020
Addendum to add LBP -------- JUN 2020
NARSUM complete ------------- JUL 2020
QTC Appts Scheduled --------- NOV 2020
QTC Appts Complete ---------- FEB 2021
Ebenefits case closed --------- FEB 2021
Signed NARSUM and
sent paperwork ---------------- APR 2021
Called VA (8 times) to
get proposed ratings ---------- MAY 2021
Awaiting PEB results ----------
Currently over 3 months (15 weeks) since my paperwork was sent to PEB. I reach out to my PEBLO monthly and simply get told to call next month. It has been a struggle to see so many servicemember's timelines shorter than mine but I try to remember that each case is specific to the person and have been staying as positive as possible.
I cannot say how much I appreciate the support and advice from this forum and I am happy to answer any questions, too.