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Thanks for all the information everybody. Bob

Looking to use VA loan for first time - any recommendations on companies to use? Thanks...Bob

+1 on this. The VA is just now getting it. Also, PTSD does not have to be TDRL - it often is, but it can also be determined to be PDRL depending upon treatment history and response. Once the VA rates, you have the opportunity for a formal PEB and/or a one time VA reconsideration of ratings...

Just a couple of thoughts: 1) Find a good neurologist either by referral/heading to a medical center of excellence/friends, or whatever means who will treat you. Getting the right medical care is critical. 2)You are right ALS is more severe than PLS - and MAY be analogous, or the deficits from...

Do you know where you should be rated according to Chapter 38, either by PFT's or by medication use?

I respectfully disagree - you do not have to have a predisposition. We are unsure of why many people develop their illnesses, but you can just "get" them, especially PTSD - which is a reaction to trauma precisely because it is not a normal occurrance. While I understand where you are likely...

Jason posted this when it came out, but I am placing it here and highly recommendeing that everybody look at it - it covers a lot of issues, and hopefully will do some good. The burn pit registry the VA was forced to develop is now up and running. Please consider registering if you were...

Does he have a supportive command? If so, the command can request a fit for duty exam, which may provide more support. The mental health team should also be doing a formal fit for duty at their initiative if he is continuing to have problems and the PTSD is considered to be failing retention...

They sometimes request records to make sure its not preexisting. To go to your original question - it will not take long to actually rate your claim. Mine was probably rated in less than an afternoon. However, it sat in a pile for seven months or so until the rater got to it. That...

I am unsure of the reg - will look it up after another task. However, the PEB will only allow a request for VARR on the unfitting condition(s). The rest are beyond the scope of the PEB in that they are only VA ratings, and need to be addressed through the VA process. Good luck...Bob

The WTU may help things go a little more quickly - or at least you've got more support through the process. In terms of timeline, its a guess with wide margins on the left and right. I would plan on a minimum of 6 months, and it can easily take longer than a year. Check out the posts in...

When you get your proposed ratings, run them by legal to just make sure you aren't missing something. If you are happy - sign and move on. But do not accept anything that is not what you believe to be fair and in line with the regs - although a pain, it is much easier to fight to get it right...

Go to your local VA and get registered now. It may take a while to get an appointment. My local VA has a team just for OEF/OIF vetsv - I would guess most VA's do also. I have had pretty good experiences. With tricare, you can also get your own doc either at a military clinic or on the...

I am not sure what branch you are, but it can take a couple weeks to have the PEB review and write up the proposed form - in the Army its a DA-199 - and then send it down to your PEBLO, who has to then present it to you. You review the ratings and sign, go to a formal board, or ask for a...

My best suggestion is to pm Jason or MAParker on this board - they would be able to provide some concrete advice. Best of luck....Bob

44% gets rounded down to 40% 45% gets rounded up to 50% VA only pays in 10% increments - 10-20-30 etc. Bob

DocApplause: Get everything added now. If you haven't contacted the MEB attorney yet, get over there and get them involved. The process is supposed to take every condition you have into account, and you need to keep pushing to get it included in the NARSUM. Tell your PEBLO and anyone who...

Hey Warrior644:) I wondered where you've been. Glad to hear you're still kicking it. Bob

I confirmed they have my dd214, although ebennies of course says they don't. Retired 4 April 2014 - is it still taking 5 months or so to get final ratings? Thanks...Bob

I can help with some of your questions: 1) It is a memo to the PEB requesting a VARR. I had legal draft mine, and included the reason for the VARR request, a summary of what we thought the rating should be, and the evidence that supported that. I would not draft one by yourself - get legal...