Does anyone know how long it takes to do a VA Rating Re-consideration (VARR)?
Received my findings. 50% DOD (I am 62.5% for longevity - so if I do accept these findings I will retire with my High-3) and 80% VA and placed on TDRL. A couple of items surprised me. Nr. 1 was placement on the TDRL. I am at 26 plus years of service. My attorney had advised that I would go straight to the PDRL if found unfit because I was over 20. However, I looked at 1850.4E and there are a list of criteria to be placed on PDRL. My condition is not considered stable in the eyes of the PEB and that is one of the criteria. Second, are the ratings I received for migraines and sleep apnea. I was diagnosed with OSA and prescribed a CPAP. Based on all I have read that was an automatic 50%. They rated me at 0%. All of my sleep study stuff happened after my VA head to toe but before I submitted to the PEB. I submitted the diagnosis and CPAP requirement to my MSC to add. However, I have no indications they reviewed because it is not listed in the evidence used to support the rating in the proposed rating letter. I also claimed migraines. I thought that the C and P exam under documented my condition so I submitted pages from my ALTHA notes, migraine log and letter from co-worker. Again, these items are not listed in the evidence.
I meet with the attorney on Monday to discuss the way ahead. On one hand I want to accept the findings and move on (I have a job waiting for me) but on the other hand I do not want to leave loose ends due to possibly overlooked evidence. I will only ask for the one time rating reconsideration at most. I have no interest in going to a formal PEB.
Updated Timeline:
23MAR18 - Start first LIMDU period (Major Depressive Disorder - MDD)
06SEP18 - Fit for duty
09NOV18 - Start Second LIMDU period (MDD)
20FEB19 - Referred to PEB
20MAR19 - QTC Appointment (Hearing)
27MAR19 - QTC Appointment (Dental)
02APR19 - VA Appointment (Head to Toe Physical)
05APR19 - VA Appointment (Mental Health)
10MAY19 - Package sent to PEB
17JUN19 - Found Unfit (Not sure of exact date)
02JUL19 - PEB results forwarded to VA. (Found out from PEB customer service)
11JUL19 - Claim shows closed at VA.GOV
12JUL19 - Back at PEB going through QA
24JUL19 - PEBLO informs me findings are back (meet 7/26 to review)
26JUL19 - Received Findings 50% DOD/80% VA/TDRL