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If you were rated 100% DOD; as an O3E with over 18 years; wouldn't that translate to $3400 VA and approx. $2308 DOD offset? Base pay approx. $7,611 X 0.75 = $5708.

SFC H: It looks like you're still active in this group; helping other fellow SMs. I just recently got awarded with my 100 P&T since we last message; but, still remain in the Guard, I know, I'll get flag for my upcoming PHA for my rating; but it's all good as I've put in my time. Good to see...

Mighty; your post is definitely helpful for the group. I'm currently 100 P&T; and will likely be referred to MEB soon; how are you doing in the process? Its very stressing; but, if you could feel me in where you're at that will be great...... Thanks Brother!

I was trying to validate the Chapter 61 medical retirees; which on this case, high-36 would not apply. Appreciate the fill-in.

Hey Tony; with your promotion to Major while MEDBOARD; are you currently receiving retirement at O4 or O3?

Hey Guardguy; out of curiosity, did you settle on your ratings - DOD 30%, VA 90%? The last conversation we had was that you were going to appeal for increase with Mr. Perry.

SFC H; have you applied for the Gulf War Registry? I just went through the process today; and there are several conditions eligible for compensation; presumptive conditions.

dwbell99; this is an SME question. VA rating range of motion ankle Normal range of motion for the ankle is 0° to 20° dorsiflexion and 0° to 45° plantar flexion. A 20% rating is given for a markedly limited range of motion and a 10% is given for a moderately limited range of motion.

Hey Tony; I'm trying to get my head wrap around Egrna's status; why would the SM cancel the whole MEB? Unless the SMs goal is to retire with 50%+ on the O5 pay grade; it's an added bonus for the individual to process through MEB, assuming DOD disability rating is higher than 20 years retirement...

I've been fortunate to have all or majority of my medical record; as the old saying, "if it's not documented, it didn't happened" and that's the same in the military. I'm hitting my 20 years this month with the Guard; 7 years active; remaining are Guard time with 2 deployment; tried to stay...

BTW; I have some conditions that were not annotated as an LOD during out DEMOB; any recommendations? Also, keep fighting forward with increase VARR it will pay dividend at the end; too often, I see other SM who settles for less, just simply because their too tired of fighting the system. Kudos...

Got it; if you can try to push for that 20 year mark, that will be an added bonus with CRDP once you reached retirement age; minus deployments. Hope for the best brother that you will hit the 20 year mark. Also, what's the best way to get Jason on board with your VARR claims? I know he's got...

SFC H, As for the 90% rating; that's for your PTSD (50%); Bilateral Knee (19%); how did you get your 90% total. I'm trying to finalize all my claims and hopefully stay under radar before I get MEDBOARDED.

Guardguy; for DOD to rate you at 30% vs. VA 90%; what were your conditions? It's relatively low for your DOD rating at 30%; legal counsel is definitely a plus. Do you have your 20 year letter?

SFC H, With the PTSD; did you claim for secondary conditions? There are those who suffers insomnia, ED, headaches/migraines that are associated with PTSD, but often does not submit claims or do not get diagnose for those conditions.

Fellow Vets, For SMs that are going through MEDBOARD process in the Army National Guard and are diagnose with PTSD and have secondary conditions of ED, migrains/headaches due to medications reactions. Can an SM get rating for the secondary conditions (ED, migrains/headaches) on top of the...

Jimmy; a bit behind the powercurb for reply, but have you attempted to contact the unit you were assigned to; they would usually have the 638, which have the specific citation for the award. Are you still in the military? If not, I would recommend completing the SF-180 for all your medical and...

Blackmonlizzy; I've encountered attached IDES Guidebook, effective JUL 2013; very informative, and gives a quick overview what to expect in the process; use at your discretion, as it may have changed. All the Best....

SFC H, to get a better understanding didn't you get DOD 60% and VA 90%?