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well i went to the formal board and after 3 of the longest hours of my life, the board found me fit for duty in my grade, specialty and mos. and i am allowed to stay in until i retire in 4.75 years or whenever after that! needless to say im very very happy. my lawyer said i had no real chance i...

LOD not combat related. no combat injuries mental or otherwise.

thats why im trying to figure out if i appeal to a formal board will i loose what i already have? and then if i go to a COAD board am i in danger of loosing everything? or is the %40 pdrl sort of (banked) and the only thing they can say is still unfit.

the rating is %40 for my back condition (degen disc) and it is PDRL. i have 5 yrs to go to hit 20. should i fight for COAD (condt on active duty) or just leave. i just found out i wont get VA dis and retirement $ at the same time, so i will have to go get a job. thanks

well i got word today on my informal meb. i feared seperation...they gave me retirement @ 40%. then ill get minumum 50% from va. most would be happy but i want to stay in, i was thinking on turning it down and fighting to stay in. what do you think? JASON, what do you think of my chances of...

if the dr says i should be on GEODAN & CITALOPRAM will this be detremental to my fighting the MEB after 15 years of service?

so if it can be managed by meds and i can keep on doing my job. i "may" be able to beat it? but if they do toss me out at 15 years time in service then i can try to get in put into my 'rating'?

Is acute bi-polar always a 'med board out' diagnosis?

O, did you try for COAD? did you want to stay active? i am in the same boat at just under 15 yrs and i want to be fit and keep me at my P2 profile. or if unfit give me COAD. did you try for this or not. thanks and be safe.........ed

my civilian doc has said i need a desk job or a job with light duties. he said there is nothing to do for my back right now. just strictly live within my P2 guidlines. i will need taking care of as i age though, of that there is no doubt. thats why i'm going to fight to remain on active duty for...

i agree thanks Jason and Jack

what is the DES system? i can't find it in search function. thanks