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If I were you I would be talking to the hemotologist and find out if he discovered a reason for the clots. There are several reasons for clotting to include Protein C problems, Protein S problems, Factor V Leiden and other causes for clotting. And getting all the tests done while you are...

Do they know what caused your PE/DVTs? I also developed clots in my legs and lungs. The first time was in 2003 following a long flight (Germany to California). I was put on coumadin for about a year while they did all kinds of tests to see if they could find a reason for the clots to form. I had...

I think it will be up to the mortgage loan lender. If you have the cash for a down payment/closing costs, an excellent credit rating and meet their income requirements, then you have a chance. But with the info you gave, I am not sure if the lender will be willing to take the risk. It really...

You could always submit an ICE complaint. If you go to the Madigan Army Medical Center Site and look at the top of the page there should be a link that says patient feedback which will take you to the ICE page. I have had good success with this in the past because the complaint gets directed to...

If you are Army, you will PCS back to CONUS for IDES. Here is a link to the United States Army Europe info: http://www.eur.army.mil/IDES/default.html.

When I attended my retirement briefing here in Germany, the finance people told us that they hold your last pay until an audit is conducted. They said this could take up to six weeks. I would call DFAS and ask them what is going on.

I am also in the Coumadin for life club. I was found unfit during the MEB, and during the informal PEB I was given a rating of 0% for the DVT/PEs and 30% over-all from another unfitting condition. They changed the coding during the IPEB and it was rated as 7121 Post-phlebitic syndrome (whatever...

I have seen these type of policies and never agreed with them. For one, it waste resources. If the medical facilities are open and staffed to provide services during PT hours but no one is allowed to use them, there is a serious waste of manpower and resources at that installation. My unit has a...

I don't understand why they would tape you if you were under your table screening weight. Something does not sound right here. His expectation to loose 3-5% body fat in two days is absurd and medically dangerous for you. The Army says a 3 to 8 lbs per month loss shows acceptable progress in the...

Thanks for all the replies. I truly appreciate it. I am going to do everything I can to make it to 20. I just hope I can delay long enough. I turn in my signed 199 requesting the Formal PEB late Friday and then I guess wait for a board date. If I disagree with the PEB results what, if any...

One more question. Does anyone know if they made a decision on the spot at the formal board or do you have to wait to get the results?

Hello everyone. I am in the legacy program. I currently have 19 years 7 months TIS. All of which was active duty Army. I am currently stationed in Germany. I received my informal PEB results which found me unfit. I was rated 30% for Crohns Disease and 0% for Post-phlebitic syndrome...