Recommended Separation, & I have many questions.

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ChaosActual

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Looking for insight from anyone familiar with RC/NG IDES/LDES processing, especially while deployed OCONUS.

Current situation:

  • National Guard on Title 10 orders in Europe
  • I should be getting my P3 /P4 tomorrow officially putting me to the DES systems.
  • Currently 100% P&T with the VA already
  • 15 good years currently, will hit 16 years in July
Main concerns/questions:

  1. If I’m found 30% or greater by the DoD before reaching 20 years, am I essentially out of a traditional Guard retirement/pension? Or are there protections/options at the 15+ year mark that people have successfully used?
  2. How realistic is approval for LDES nowadays? Everything I’m reading makes it sound extremely difficult unless there are unusual circumstances, especially since OTSG policy specifically says avoiding potential VA reductions is not considered a compelling reason.
  3. If LDES is denied, is there any mechanism within IDES to decline new VA examinations and instead rely on already established VA evidence/ratings? I’m already 100% P&T and my biggest concern is opening the door to re-evaluations/reductions. If I am found unfit, I will lose my civilian job because I am dual status. Losing my 100% would be detrimental to my family.
  4. For those who were deployed OCONUS when referred:
  • how likely is it to be sent back CONUS for the process?
  • especially from locations with limited IDES/VA assets?
    I found DA PAM 635-40 language discussing OCONUS Soldiers being sent PCS/TDY for IDES processing and Europe guidance saying most Soldiers depart for IDES TDY within about 40 days of an approved permanent profile.
  1. For Guard/Reserve Soldiers who were moved CONUS:
  • how likely is placement in a CCU versus WTU/SRU?
    I’ve heard CCU is sometimes preferred for RC Soldiers because it is more cost effective for the Army and allows the Soldier to remain at home while on orders.
  1. Biggest concern:
    How much weight does the commander’s statement actually carry if the commander is questionable?
Our commander verbally reassured a Soldier they were “fighting for them,” to come on this mobilization only for sworn statements later discovered in the legal packet to completely contradict what had been said face to face.

My concern is a commander saying supportive things verbally, then submitting a statement implying I’m fully capable and fine.

If that happens:

  • what recourse exists?
  • can Soldiers rebut or challenge the commander’s statement?
  • is there legal assistance specifically for that portion of the process?
Any firsthand experiences or knowledgeable input would be appreciated.
 
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