Recent content by ColtStrong12

Hopefully it won't be too much longer. Have you tried calling the VA 1800 number instead of going off of ebennies? They can't tell you much, but they'll tell you whether your case is in the rating or decision phase, small details like that. Keeps you updated as to whether it's moving or not...

Ahhh..so that's what they're doing. I wish counselors/peblos would just say all that from the get-go haha. Thanks for the info.

Who do I call?

That's awesome news. Thanks for the insight. I just hope that date comes in soon. It's been a little over two weeks now.

Hm..I'm not sure. My commander has been really helpful through the entire MEB process, and is constantly asking how he can help, so he'd definitely inform me if he received a document.

I'm assuming RSO means Retirement Service Office? If so, then yeah I have. I've already been to the pre-retirement brief, and the Survivor Benefits Plan brief. I've also turned in all of the paperwork my counselor has requested. I talked to her last Thursday, and she just said she was waiting on...

For anyone who's stuck in the 1-2 month VA limbo, my MEB Packet was sent to Seattle at the tail end of July, was received by Seattle on 6 AUG 2013, my ratings came back 22 OCT 2013. 40%DOD/50%VA. PDRL. Don't give up hope! It's the worst waiting game ever. My question is, I signed my DA199 on 28...

That's not too bad. Hopefully the shutdown doesn't affect it too much. Thanks.

Whew! Alright that's awesome. I guess I'm out of the "black hole" of the MEB process now lol. Any idea of how long the PEB takes to complete the 199, and send it back here for me to sign? Or is it now onto the next waiting game?

Claim status on Ebennies went to Pending Decision Approval on 7 October. I called the VA 1800 number yesterday, and the rep told me that my preliminary ratings were completed. Today it's now showing Gathering of Evidence on ebennies. Am I missing something and starting all over? Or does that...

Awesome! Thanks.

Just spoke with a VA Rep, he said that my proposed ratings were completed yesterday, and sent back to the PEB. Realistically, how close am I to finishing this process?

Logged on to Ebennies today, my claim status changed to Pending Decision Approval as of yesterday, 7 OCT 2013. This is good right? (I'm currently in IDES)

How did you send them an email? Is there a specific spot somewhere on the website that gives you a link to send an email?

Alright. Maybe I'll just take some leave to get my mind off of waiting, haha. Thanks brother. I appreciate the quick response.