Recent content by JordanAL

I would say no because it builds up. You've got to get the "Regulation of Activities." Hell, We all pretty much qualify for at least 60%. Go to the E.R. once or twice, massive weight loss, blah blah blah. If you don't get it in there, The PEB will royally screw you like me. You'll get separated...

I actually discussed exactly that with them. I told them how much my activity has dropped. I'm in a SF unit and spent alot of my off time training and spent many miles rucking. I told them my gym time went from 2 hrs 5 days a week to 30 mins 4 days a week. I tried to hike the mountain and almost...

Hey mike and others, just getting back with you guys for an example not to follow. Although, if I went through the IDES system and evaluated by a VA physician I'm sure I wouldn't have been screwed. But alas, I was a legacy that was recommended by an Endocrinologist. My Formal PEB hearing was FEB...

Thanks mike, Yes, I had received 20% on my IPEB. I'm not sure about the IDES thing, I know I'm under the legacy system so I am assuming VA rating? I will get that Diabetes worksheet and review it with my attorney and if I don't get warm and fuzzies I'll do whatever I can. lol Really sucks to...

Well, my Formal hearing is in 35 hours. My endo sent a memorandum discussing my case intrinsically to my attorney. two excerpts read: "SGT (last name) is required to regulate glucose management to accomodate physical activity. Type 1 does not necessarily infer restrictions on recreational or...

Quick thought, I've read and understand people's push for having an Endo. stating in a letter about you needed to restrict recreational activities to help ensure the 40%. My Endo will not state it this way. My appointments DO reflect, however, that I keep talking about everytime\I try to...

JimBrown7 and emsm, Whats up fellas? Fellow newly diagnosed T1D here. Got my diagnoses Jan 2011 after mobing here and receiving my immunizations (including the anthrax for those of you with the same suspicion). I am currently in the appeal stage of my PEB. My IPEB came back 20%. Been hell...