Recent content by groundrush

I waited two years for this moment. I open the envelope, every nerve tingling. And.... it was denied. No change recommended. I am devastated. I just don't understand. The military performed an experimental procedure on my back (disc replacement) and the outcome has ruined my life. My life...

I feel very strongly about this: I am grateful for this forum and everyone that contributes. The MEB/PEB/PDBR/BCMR system is so convoluted and complicated, and there is no effort made by the authorities to make the system transparent and easy to understand, so this forum and the fine people in...

I asked for an update on the status of my case, and got this reply back: Sir, Your case was recently adjudicated and is currently in final PDBR processing. This processing includes an administrative review and PDBR signature, and when completed, our recommendation will be sent to the Air...

I don't have access to my documents to make sure because they're a few hundred miles away at the moment, but if I recall, they gave me 0% at first because I wasn't able to keep my appointment for the physical. Once I got the physical completed, I think I got 40% for my back, the other 40% for...

I'm curious, if I do get retroactively retired, what amount of money will be backpaid to me. Here's my situation: Medically discharged from USAF active duty as an E-5. I suffered a back injury, and after having a microdiscectomy and then a disc replacement L5-S1 (which was a total failure...

har har har.... :D

Props to whoever gets the reference. :D This is my last day in the Air Force. I just hope that my severance gets here quick.:confused:

It seems low to me, but honestly, this has been a 2-year ordeal that has left me emotionally and spiritually drained, and even though I know I'm forfeiting a possible higher rating that would help in the long run, I'm just ready to throw in the towel and move on.

20%. Discharge with severance pay. I was expecting more, but oh well. FYI my condition is failed back surgery (L5/S1 disc replacement) with nerve damage in my right leg.

Just wanted to post an update that the commander finally wrote the letter. It was a very well written letter and I agree with it 100%. I'd almost say it was worth the wait, but I waited too long. :) So the package was sent to AFPC on 1 Apr (hope I didn't get fooled.) I should hear something...