I am seeking advise from the forum. I am currently AGR and will turn 60 January 2021. I have 27 years total service, close to 15 active. I have had my 20 year letter since 2011. I was contacted February 2019 and informed I would be MED boarded ( right hip and knee replacement/back issues). For whatever reason, I did not hear anymore until this week. I submitted documents for total left hip replacement and knee surgery. Next week I will meet with the medical command to again discuss MEB. I am trying to figure which route would be the most beneficial. 1. proceed with a MEB or 2. file through IDES prior to retiring. I do have other medical issues and want o ensure they are addressed. I am concerned and feel like our medical section is irresponsible. How can you send an email saying "we have one signature for your MEB, when we get the second you will be informed". Then they respond 13 months later and state we need to look at a MEB. I am not trying to get anything that I do not deserve. However, with 27 years service with 2 combat tours (Desert Storm, OIF 1) I expect to be treated fairly. Any advise provided would be appreciated.