I called the VA today, looks like my claim was finally assigned a rater on Friday, but no ratings yet. If you don’t mind, let me know when you get your DOD rating, curious how long AFPC will take once it all gets back to them.
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Just saw that my VA claim closed today. How many business days did it take to get your DOD rating?Have you gotten your orders yet? Mine went to the PEB 28 OCT and my VA ratings were done on Frriday. Waiting for my DOD rating.
My VA case closed the 16th and I got my ratings the 19th.Just saw that my VA claim closed today. How many business days did it take to get your DOD rating?
*Updated timeline*
4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while
05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB
07/28/2022- PCM initiated Code 37
08/08/2022- First contact from PEBLO to fill out IRILO form
09/15/2022- NARSUM appt with PCM
09/23/2022- CIS signed (very strong recommendation to RETAIN)
10/05/2022- Case submitted to AFPC
10/13/2022- AFPC directed Full MEB/PEBLO initial brief
11/16/2022- Case submitted to VA and contacted by MSC same day to schedule appt
11/17/2022- Met with MSC to file claims
11/18/2022- All C&P exams scheduled.. surprisingly fast and all will be done before the 1st week of December (dental, mental health, general, hearing). Any advice before exams welcome.
12/6/2022- Final QTC appointment
12/29/2022- All exams loaded into TOL.
Now just waiting for the next step.
4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while
05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB
07/28/2022- PCM initiated Code 37
08/08/2022- First contact from PEBLO to fill out IRILO form
09/15/2022- NARSUM appt with PCM
09/23/2022- CIS signed (very strong recommendation to RETAIN)
10/05/2022- Case submitted to AFPC
10/13/2022- AFPC directed Full MEB/PEBLO initial brief
11/16/2022- Case submitted to VA and contacted by MSC same day to schedule appt
11/17/2022- Met with MSC to file claims
11/18/2022- All C&P exams scheduled.. surprisingly fast and all will be done before the 1st week of December (dental, mental health, general, hearing). Any advice before exams welcome.
12/6/2022- Final QTC appointment
12/29/2022- All exams loaded into TOL.
Now just waiting for the next step.
Updated timeline:
4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while
05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB
07/28/2022- PCM initiated Code 37
08/08/2022- First contact from PEBLO to fill out IRILO form
09/15/2022- NARSUM appt with PCM
09/23/2022- CIS signed (very strong recommendation to RETAIN)
10/05/2022- Case submitted to AFPC
10/13/2022- AFPC directed Full MEB/PEBLO initial brief
11/16/2022- Case submitted to VA and contacted by MSC same day to schedule appt
11/17/2022- Met with MSC to file claims
11/18/2022- All C&P exams scheduled
12/6/2022- Final QTC appointment
12/29/2022- All exams loaded into TOL.
01/12/2023- Signed 618 & submitted MEB rebuttal letter (rebuttal to request that my IBD associated arthritis be added as an unfitting condition)
4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while
05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB
07/28/2022- PCM initiated Code 37
08/08/2022- First contact from PEBLO to fill out IRILO form
09/15/2022- NARSUM appt with PCM
09/23/2022- CIS signed (very strong recommendation to RETAIN)
10/05/2022- Case submitted to AFPC
10/13/2022- AFPC directed Full MEB/PEBLO initial brief
11/16/2022- Case submitted to VA and contacted by MSC same day to schedule appt
11/17/2022- Met with MSC to file claims
11/18/2022- All C&P exams scheduled
12/6/2022- Final QTC appointment
12/29/2022- All exams loaded into TOL.
01/12/2023- Signed 618 & submitted MEB rebuttal letter (rebuttal to request that my IBD associated arthritis be added as an unfitting condition)
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Have you recieved a rating for just your IBD? Are you on any biologics?Updated timeline:
4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while
05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB
07/28/2022- PCM initiated Code 37
08/08/2022- First contact from PEBLO to fill out IRILO form
09/15/2022- NARSUM appt with PCM
09/23/2022- CIS signed (very strong recommendation to RETAIN)
10/05/2022- Case submitted to AFPC
10/13/2022- AFPC directed Full MEB/PEBLO initial brief
11/16/2022- Case submitted to VA and contacted by MSC same day to schedule appt
11/17/2022- Met with MSC to file claims
11/18/2022- All C&P exams scheduled
12/6/2022- Final QTC appointment
12/29/2022- All exams loaded into TOL.
01/12/2023- Signed 618 & submitted MEB rebuttal letter (rebuttal to request that my IBD associated arthritis be added as an unfitting condition)
I have not received any ratings at all yet unfortunately. The waiting game is tough but I will update when I get my ratings. And yes I am on Remicade for the long haul.Have you recieved a rating for just your IBD? Are you on any biologics?
Timeline Update:
4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while
05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB
07/28/2022- PCM initiated Code 37
08/08/2022- First contact from PEBLO to fill out IRILO form
09/15/2022- NARSUM appt with PCM
09/23/2022- CIS signed (very strong recommendation to RETAIN)
10/05/2022- Case submitted to AFPC
10/13/2022- AFPC directed Full MEB/PEBLO initial brief
11/16/2022- Case submitted to VA and contacted by MSC same day to schedule appt
11/17/2022- Met with MSC to file claims
11/18/2022- All C&P exams scheduled
12/6/2022- Final QTC appointment
12/29/2022- All exams loaded into TOL.
01/12/2023- Signed 618 & submitted MEB rebuttal letter (rebuttal to request that my IBD associated arthritis be added as an unfitting condition)
01/20/2022- PEBLO notified me that CMA agreed that my arthritis is an unfitting condition and was added as “unfitting”. Signed updated 618.
01/26/2022- Notified by PEBLO that my MEB case has been submitted to the IPEB. Quoted 6-8 weeks for results.
4/2020- Unfitting condition onset (ulcerative colitis and later, joint related issues from the UC) First diagnosed at an off-base provider so wasn’t flagged by medical for a while
05/2022- Started biologic medication (Remicade) which would trigger MEB
07/28/2022- PCM initiated Code 37
08/08/2022- First contact from PEBLO to fill out IRILO form
09/15/2022- NARSUM appt with PCM
09/23/2022- CIS signed (very strong recommendation to RETAIN)
10/05/2022- Case submitted to AFPC
10/13/2022- AFPC directed Full MEB/PEBLO initial brief
11/16/2022- Case submitted to VA and contacted by MSC same day to schedule appt
11/17/2022- Met with MSC to file claims
11/18/2022- All C&P exams scheduled
12/6/2022- Final QTC appointment
12/29/2022- All exams loaded into TOL.
01/12/2023- Signed 618 & submitted MEB rebuttal letter (rebuttal to request that my IBD associated arthritis be added as an unfitting condition)
01/20/2022- PEBLO notified me that CMA agreed that my arthritis is an unfitting condition and was added as “unfitting”. Signed updated 618.
01/26/2022- Notified by PEBLO that my MEB case has been submitted to the IPEB. Quoted 6-8 weeks for results.
03/09/2023 - Appointment with VERA rep informed me that my claim is ready for decision. She said she would ask her supervisor if they can go ahead and make a decision on it soon.
Anyone have an idea if this means this process is coming to an end soon? This wait is tough
Anyone have an idea if this means this process is coming to an end soon? This wait is tough
03/17/2023- claim closed on VA.gov. Hoping to hear something this week
03/17/2023- claim closed on VA.gov. Hoping to hear something this week
03/21/2023 - PEB findings sent from PEBLO. Proposed ratings 100% DoD/100% VA PDRL. Very grateful for this outcome. Thanks to everyone that provided input to help me navigate this process.
That is awesome,,,,happy for you03/21/2023 - PEB findings sent from PEBLO. Proposed ratings 100% DoD/100% VA PDRL. Very grateful for this outcome. Thanks to everyone that provided input to help me navigate this process.
I also just got started on Remicade last week. Do you know if this is an average va/dod rating for people being put on biologics?03/21/2023 - PEB findings sent from PEBLO. Proposed ratings 100% DoD/100% VA PDRL. Very grateful for this outcome. Thanks to everyone that provided input to help me navigate this process.
30dod and 60va usuallyI also just got started on Remicade last week. Do you know if this is an average va/dod rating for people being put on biologics?