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I have a similar question regarding my back and ROM. I recently had spinal fusion in March and am going through physical therapy. I had the bottom three vertebrae fused L4-S1. I anticipate I will be rated at 40% because I CANNOT bend at the waist. I feel like I have the Eiffel Tower in my low...

the peb calculator doesn't work for me anymore? anyone else notice this or know how to get it to work? I am on a mac and tried both safari and firefox - just a blank page. thanks

Thanks Mike, I believe because my job consists of managerial / support / desk work for the most part the Army would not consider my foot problems. I heard the same thing from the American Legion rep but wanted to get the PEBForum take. Thanks again!

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I have been diagnosed with the following illnesses/injuries: PTSD Major Depression Degenerative Disc Disease Plantar Fasciatis Hemmorroids Chronic Bronchitis I work as an automation/IT officer. Which of the above diagnoses would be considered and rated as fit/unfit for duty by the Army? I...

Thank you all. That is the way I understood it: if rated 75% or more it is .75 x high 3 base pay. Thanks for the great website, Jason and assistance from forum members.

I heard a barracks lawyer in my WTU say something that got me worried. If I am rated at (for example as I have not received my rating yet) 60% by the Army (not the VA rating) is the calculation not 60% of the high 3 years base pay average? This BL states that the calculation is 60% of 75% of...

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Thanks. My discharge summary from Ward 54 (repeat offender) lists: PTSD Major depressive disorder Suicidal ideations Chronic back pain. These are listed as 1,2,3,4 separate diagnoses. I have other chronic health issues too. Am starting the board process and was trying to get a best guess at...

I have been diagnosed with both PTSD and Depression. When the Army and the VA provide their ratings will each diagnosis be rated separately? I understand the minimum 50% for PTSD but do not have a clue if they will count the depression or lump it in with the PTSD. Thanks

Thanks for the feedback. I am at WRAMC WTB and have been assured that everything will be fine by numerous personnel. I have been overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of the entire WRAMC community: providers, staff, volunteers and fellow patients. So far so good.

Hello, I am starting the MEB process and am trying to understand the potential outcomes. I am a 43 year old Major with 18 years and 6 months active duty and 1 year inactive reserve and 1 year of National Guard service. I have been diagnosed with PTSD, MDD, had a precancerous polypectomy and...