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    20% is better than 30% or higher.... prove me wrong

    If you were rated 100% DOD; as an O3E with over 18 years; wouldn't that translate to $3400 VA and approx. $2308 DOD offset? Base pay approx. $7,611 X 0.75 = $5708.
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    Going into MEDBOARD w/ 100% VA P&T

    SFC H: It looks like you're still active in this group; helping other fellow SMs. I just recently got awarded with my 100 P&T since we last message; but, still remain in the Guard, I know, I'll get flag for my upcoming PHA for my rating; but it's all good as I've put in my time. Good to see...
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    Going into MEDBOARD w/ 100% VA P&T

    Mighty; your post is definitely helpful for the group. I'm currently 100 P&T; and will likely be referred to MEB soon; how are you doing in the process? Its very stressing; but, if you could feel me in where you're at that will be great...... Thanks Brother!
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    10 U.S. Code § 1372

    I was trying to validate the Chapter 61 medical retirees; which on this case, high-36 would not apply. Appreciate the fill-in.
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    10 U.S. Code § 1372

    Hey Tony; with your promotion to Major while MEDBOARD; are you currently receiving retirement at O4 or O3?
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    Help!

    Hey Guardguy; out of curiosity, did you settle on your ratings - DOD 30%, VA 90%? The last conversation we had was that you were going to appeal for increase with Mr. Perry.
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    TO FILE VA CLAIM IN MEB OR NOT

    SFC H; have you applied for the Gulf War Registry? I just went through the process today; and there are several conditions eligible for compensation; presumptive conditions.
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    What ankle rating can I expect?

    dwbell99; this is an SME question. VA rating range of motion ankle Normal range of motion for the ankle is 0° to 20° dorsiflexion and 0° to 45° plantar flexion. A 20% rating is given for a markedly limited range of motion and a 10% is given for a moderately limited range of motion.
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    Surprise MEB w/19 yrs 8 mos service

    Hey Tony; I'm trying to get my head wrap around Egrna's status; why would the SM cancel the whole MEB? Unless the SMs goal is to retire with 50%+ on the O5 pay grade; it's an added bonus for the individual to process through MEB, assuming DOD disability rating is higher than 20 years retirement...
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    IDES Referral

    I've been fortunate to have all or majority of my medical record; as the old saying, "if it's not documented, it didn't happened" and that's the same in the military. I'm hitting my 20 years this month with the Guard; 7 years active; remaining are Guard time with 2 deployment; tried to stay...
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    IDES Referral

    BTW; I have some conditions that were not annotated as an LOD during out DEMOB; any recommendations? Also, keep fighting forward with increase VARR it will pay dividend at the end; too often, I see other SM who settles for less, just simply because their too tired of fighting the system. Kudos...
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    IDES Referral

    Got it; if you can try to push for that 20 year mark, that will be an added bonus with CRDP once you reached retirement age; minus deployments. Hope for the best brother that you will hit the 20 year mark. Also, what's the best way to get Jason on board with your VARR claims? I know he's got...
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    TO FILE VA CLAIM IN MEB OR NOT

    SFC H, As for the 90% rating; that's for your PTSD (50%); Bilateral Knee (19%); how did you get your 90% total. I'm trying to finalize all my claims and hopefully stay under radar before I get MEDBOARDED.
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    IDES Referral

    Guardguy; for DOD to rate you at 30% vs. VA 90%; what were your conditions? It's relatively low for your DOD rating at 30%; legal counsel is definitely a plus. Do you have your 20 year letter?
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