I was referred for hemochromatosis and I got 2 doctors to write that I should be retoured to full duty and my PCM contacted a 3rd doctor who said I was deployable and the PCM returned me to full duty while I was in the IDES process.
One more thing to remember about the VA.
Depending on the State in which you reside. you may be eligible for Property Tax, Sales Tax, Vehicle Tax Exemptions and depending on your situation these can be worth thousands.