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I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea a little over a month ago. I've had sleep issues since my deployment. I tried other things and finally my wife made me go ask for a sleep study. I went through the sleep study in the sleep lab at the local military hospital. I then received a BIPAP...

Here is guidance: § 4.26 Bilateral factor. When a partial disability results from disease or injury of both arms, or of both legs, or of paired skeletal muscles, the ratings for the disabilities of the right and left sides will be combined as usual, and 10 percent of this value will be added...

I hope so. I'm looking for a job, but can't tell employers when I'm available. I think I had 23 items sent for ratings. I'm hoping for 30% PDRL and expect anywhere from 70-100%VA.

Right Shoulder tendonitis and Cervical Strain. I fought to have both of my knee problems found unfit by the MEB, but they said because I soldiered on that obviously they didn't prevent me from doing my job. They are worse than the two "unfit" conditions. Depending on ratings, I will decide...

Wow, jealous. My MEB started on 12 Dec 2012. Received my Unfit memo at end of March. Is there hope it will be done soon? How many conditions did you have to be rated on? Good luck on the next phase!

I am in a similar situation. I recently had a sleep study and was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. I took the medical report to the VA MSC and he sent it to the VA in hopes of adding it to my claim. He said if they get it added, then it will be immediately factored with all my...

You are about 2 months ahead of me. My unfit memo came the last week of March. I guess I need to learn patience. Good Luck!

I spoke to my VA MSC today about sending up results of my sleep study. I tried to find out how much longer I should expect to wait for my ratings. I received my Unfit Memo about a week or so ago. He said July. He said they are way backed up and that I shouldn't expect anything for awhile. We'll see.

I was told when my MEB packet was being sent to PEB, that I should get fit/unfit in less than 2 weeks. The date on the unfit memo was just a couple days after it was sent up. I received it via email from my PEBLO about a week later. Now I am just waiting for ratings... Arghhh!

So, I underwent a sleep study two weeks ago. I received the results, but haven't met with the Doctor yet. That will be in a couple of weeks. The results state I have severe sleep apnea. I have Dysomnia listed on my 3947. Looks like there is a reason for my sleep problems. So, my question is can...

The IMR is a means for correcting items that will be included in your husband's NARSUM/C&P exam. It is there for his benefit. If the NARSUM is miraculously perfect, then it won't be needed. For me it was the least intrusive/difficult part of the process so far. Mine was done over the phone and...

So, my PEBLO responded to emails and voicemails stating she has contacted MSC and they are checking into the letter. I also received my UNFIT memo. It has the two items from my 3947 that failed retention standards. a. Right shoulder tendonitis, status post superior labral anteoposterior...

I don't mind if my case is prolonged if it means a more accurate evaluation of my conditions. I have two issues on my 3947 that were listed as not meeting retention standards. I was fighting to have my bilateral knee issues added as not meeting retention standards. The MEB doctor that talked to...

Hello, So my packet was sent to the PEB in San Antonio about a week and a half ago. I was told by my PEBLO to expect a fit/unfit decision in 2 weeks. Still haven't heard on that. Today I received a letter in the mail from the VA office in Seattle. It says: "VA is required to periodically...

So, I submitted a rather detailed and lengthy response with my MEB paperwork that has been sent to the PEB. PEBLO said Fit/Unfit should be determined in 2 weeks. In the meantime, I finally got in to do a sleep study. They are trying to expedite the results. I did the sleep study last night...

He submitted the appeal requests, including the request to have my knee issues be listed as fail retention standards. I will have to go talk to him. Thanks for your advice.

The only legal I have had is the MEB attorney. Should I ask him who to get to represent me? or should I just go to JAG? I don't have $ for a private civilian attorney. I got to figure out how to get in with a Ortho specialist off post.

Update: I received my Appeal Reply from the MEB doctor. He decided that my bilateral knee Degenerative Joint Disease meets retention standards, despite the first version of my NARSUM. At this point I was told it can't be changed prior to being sent to the PEB. I was given the chance to write a...

So, another update. My PCM doesn't have a goniometer. She put in a referral for Physical Therapy figuring they can do it. She also put in a sleep study referral. Fortunately I already had a referral for PT for a separate issue, so I was able to make an appointment for tomorrow. I also visited...

I saw the goniometer on the counter by the sink. I kept thinking, she will get to it eventually. She never did. Anyway, I received my IMR report from my PEBLO this morning. I also asked how there were two versions of my NARSUM. She said she received the original, she had it saved on a share...