Ok I received my 199 today and noticed that they didn't rate my migraines because I didn't have the documentation from the Neurologist I had to see. The thing with that is that my appointment wasn't until 2 months after my C&P exams. I have said documentation and am wondering how long the reconsideration takes. I also got new ROM tests done because the Doc at my C&P exam didn't do them properly. In addition to those issues I have since been seen for my back and they found compressed disks in my back (L5-S1) and mild scholiosis. I just want to get out and have fairly good proposed ratings so far (70% DoD/80% VA) however would this be worth reconsidering and how long does it take? Any help would greatly be appreciated.
I am currently getting ready for the formal board. What I did prior was to appeal the proposed ratings/199. The WTB JAG (who is awesome) submitted an appeal complete with new medical documentation and even information Parker sent to me. The letter I got from the PEB Formal Board said I had no new objective medical or performance documentation. I am now getting the packet ready for the Formal, and will do a sworn statement and appear at the board to explain how some my condition affect me.
US....I have been told and live by the mantra...When in the MEB/PEB process, APPEAL EVERYTHING!!
Thanks. I spoke with a paralegal from wtb jag and he asked why I was considering a reconsideration. I told him. Basically they didn't even rate my migraines and I've been diagnosed with them from a neurologist and on a daily medication that's another 30% condition right there. I mean I already have 70%/80% tdrl but I have 3 more conditions I was rated on and new range of motion tests. Is it better to do it now or wait until you get out? How much longer does it make this process?
I talked to my PEB JAG officer this week. The VA recon will kick the Formal Board back a few months. We are trying to get my DoD ratings higher. Since my C&P exam was BS and is over 1 1/2 years old, I was told a new ROM exam, neuropsych, etc exams will probably fly with the DoD/VA. Especially since my VA ortho guy was a POS and rated everything full ROM. What a worthless POS.
