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Below is my timeline. I was medically retired (PDRL) from the Coast Guard in 2011. I hope this helps others in determining how long the process is (it's long). MEB Narrative Completed by Physician - 12-July-2010 (I was referred to MEB many months prior) Command Endorsement Completed -...

Nope, sorry. Here's how long it took me: Administrative Check-In of board at IPEB - 07Dec2010 IPEB Results - 29Mar2011 I'm going to post a new thread in USCG Timelines for others to see.

I forgot how long mine took. But I believe it was about 6 months after receiving that e-mail... Also, even with being medically retired it took 17 months after retirement (with a quick start claim) to receive my VA rating. Not trying to be negative, but it takes a long time. The decision is...

Just 2. Sorry the reply took months (I never was notified you'd replied...). In even better news, I got my VA rating (only 17 months after I retired :confused: ).

Your PEBLO is likely Jason Sisto. Also, they extended me 12 months at a time due to MEB. And best of luck with your MEB!

I was extended more than 12 months due to my med board. I wouldn't hold my breath on it speeding up. One person's MEB at my unit took >24 months. They're short staffed and pretty thorough. In the end, I was okay with my rating (knowing VA would be much higher) so I decided not to appeal. That...

Do you have any updates, ITGenius? I wanted to get the PRK done while AD, but the paperwork about waiving rights scared me off.

Today (08-Aug) my claim went to Preparation for Notification. I'm guessing the 5 days I was told on 01-Aug was business days? If so, that would mean I should receive my packet as early as today. I suppose if I do not receive anything by next Monday I'll call the VA 800-number again. At least I...

On Wednesday (01-Aug) my claim went to Pending Decision Approval. Excitedly, I called the VA 800-number. I was told that the e-Benefits website was actually incorrect, that my claim was not pending decision approval, but that the claim was completed and is now in the notification phase. He said...

I hope you receive your packet tomorrow. It sure would be a nice start to the week!

Yeah, it could be mid-May, it could be mid-December. At least I have some sort of target to look forward to for now. I will lie to myself for now and say it should be mid-May. That's how I made it through the excruciatingly long PEB process, by lying to myself that a decision was 'just around...

I filed before leaving AD as well. Right now I am at about 280 days (and mine just recently went to "Preparation for decision" phase) - and I am at Winston-Salem office. Hopefully, the numbers you quoted are pretty close to correct as that would mean I should have a decision in mid-April. I'm...

Thanks for the replies. I know it is dreadfully slow, but I didn't realize it was THIS slow. Between my MEB and the VA I've learned patience. Let me know how long you are in this phase. I was told by a former boss of mine that he waited 18 months (he just received his claim)...

My claim just entered the "Preparation for Decision" phase (within the last week or so; I don't check it too often...usually the same thing). How long should I expect now until I have an award letter? FYI - I filled a quick-start claim in June 2011 and was retired that month. It seems as...