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Jason commented... Have you seen any documentation to support this? It is true that when we are scheduled for appointments, we usually get priority. However, my NCM and Medical Assistant can not seem to find any documentation. Including the WTU-Comprehensive Manual. Any links or documents...

I do not know about the card being checked. I know mine just shows how many sessions and hours used within the last 90 days. However, it does not tell the TIMES it is used. 'Theoretically', one could use it while sitting and watching TV, on the computer, slip in a nap, etc from 1300 -...

Also... My lawyer sent me this as we prepare for the VA reconsideration and my formal board.... 38 CFR 3.750 (Retirement) 3.750 Entitlement to concurrent receipt of military retired pay and disability compensation3.750-1 3.751 Statutory awards; retired service personnel3.751-1 3.752...

I am curious as the type of investigation on the CBWTU-IL commander. I know that the CBWTU-AR commander has an 'issue' pending against him atm. Draco

I know that you are still board-able in the Army. I am in the WTB and got an email that I am eligible to go before the O-6 board. In the Army, depending on rank, depends on how long you have to hold that rank to be retired in said rank. However, if you are medically retired, you retire in your...

I talked to my PEB JAG officer this week. The VA recon will kick the Formal Board back a few months. We are trying to get my DoD ratings higher. Since my C&P exam was BS and is over 1 1/2 years old, I was told a new ROM exam, neuropsych, etc exams will probably fly with the DoD/VA. Especially...

Not sure about an injury that is not unfitting. I was diagnosed with a condition during the MEB that is considered unfitting. I have been asked for more information for the formal board, so I assume it got added somewhere. Draco

Good news!! Thanks, Jason! Draco

I am currently getting ready for the formal board. What I did prior was to appeal the proposed ratings/199. The WTB JAG (who is awesome) submitted an appeal complete with new medical documentation and even information Parker sent to me. The letter I got from the PEB Formal Board said I had no...

I also have an LOD for peripheral neuropathy. Bottom line is if you are in the Reserves or National Guard, get an LOD for ALL conditions you can. Draco

My ortho doctor was a POS. Even tho he used a genometer, he BS'd on the exam results. I am going thru the fight right now. The PEBLO, MSC and Legal are still trying to figure it out. Bottom line is let it be known, because if they have a track record, they pop up on a radar screen. Draco

From -> http://ksmu.org/article/va-officials-try-ease-disability-exam-backlog The doctor(s) will go all of the records THEY have in their possession. I went thru five 'main' C&P exams; General med, ortho, hearing, behavioral health (BH) and eyes. As with any profession, some VA examiners are...

Awesome! Let us know how it turns out! Draco

I was also told the same thing about an additional condition. HOWEVER, my question is if the condition would be considered DoD unfitting, why can it not be added to the DoD rating and rated? Draco

WTF? Where are you? At BAMC we are required to have a leave request signed by our PEBLO, OT, Social Work, etc. As long as you don't have any appointments during your leave time you are GTG. The only thing that ever interfered with my leave was I was unable to get specialty appointments made...

No joint replacements...I was told I was too young. :confused: But my civilian docs say I still need surgery to repair a Grade III meniscus tear in my right knee. Draco

Both knees have been scoped and 'scraped'. In addition, both knees require Synvisc One shots every six months as I no longer have fluid under my patellas. I also showed my initial Case Manager my ratings file and she couldn't believe the DoD ratings. Draco

Has anyone with PsA refuted a DoD/VA claim, and if so how did you approach it? Should I approach it as a DC 5009, as Mike suggested? But if I approach it as Psoriasis, and they agree, I can get the 60%. In addition, the VA ortho doc that did my C&P said I had full ROM and no pain in both...

I don't get it either. The PEB notice of unfitting conditions states PsA, but the 199 prelim I got rated it as 'PsA, left index finger. DC 5099 - 5024.' They rated all the joint issues as 0%. I see the lawyer on Wednesday, and I am going to appeal the military ratings, but keep my VA as they...

OK all, just got back from my PEBLO and Legal. Here it goes..... DOD rating - 10% (haha, funny :confused: ) - DDD, Lumbar spine - 10% - Psoriatic Arthritis - 0% (It's funny that PsA is what started my MEB) - Chondromalacia, Left knee - 0% - Chondromalacia, Right knee - 0% - Anxiety Disorder -...