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I have also asked this question to an actual VA counselor and was told that it is illegal for the VA to begin processing a claim for someone who is on active duty unless you and the VA can verify that you have 6 months or less of obligated service.

The Senate's version of the proposed Defense Authorization act for FY 2011 has a provision that a military member who is found "fit" by a PEB cannot then be administratively separated due to being non-deployable because of their medical condition. So what if the member is being told that his or...

Well here is the latest update to my story. Today I met my new provider that I was previously told would be re-doing my MEB report(NARSUM). Well she told me that she did not think that I needed a MED board and that in her opinion my case does not need to go to a PEB because she knows that it...

Navy Limited Duty Officer 10 year service obligation for officer retirement benef Sir, I can give you names and numbers for JAG representatives in Bethesda whose job is to assist members going through the IPEB/FPEB process. PM me if you would like their contact information.

So I got a response to my rebuttal but it was not in accordance with any instruction that I can find. It was an e-mail from the Patient Administration Program Advisor stating that the Convening Authority has determined " that he will terminate the current MEB report going to PEB. This...

Have you thought about getting a second opinion from a different neurosurgeon. That first neurosurgeon I saw said that i just had "a bad back" my PCM was smart enough to realize that the guy was quack since my first MRI clearly showed impingement of L5-S1 nerve root. Did the neurosurgeon you...

The file I tried to download that gave me the error was titled "MEB NARSUM APPEAL" hope that helps.

emptytwo629, Fellow submariner here. What is your command telling you about the rate conversion disapproval. Have you been told that you are being noticed for ADMIN SEP. DO NOT WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS if they try to get you to sign a form stating this I repeat DO NOT SIGN IT. I have a good deal of...

I got a file not found error when I tried to download it. Has anyone else received this message?

I also thought of tape recording my exams/appointments but you would probably neeed the examiner/doctor's consent otherwise it may be illegal. You could always bring a witness with you to your appointments. You always have the right to a same sex stand by during any medical exam, and if the...

Impartial Review NAVMED POLICY 09-0171 APPEAL - Downloads - Physical Evaluation Board Forum Link to Impartial Review NAVMED POLICY 09-0171 APPEAL. Hope this helps. Realize this only a Navy policy, I imagine other branches have similiar policies.

nwlivewire, I just had what you describe happen to me. The doctor involved with MEB did not follow procedure nor during my physical did they take actual range of motion measurements with a goniometer. I was able to get an impartial medical review which is your right I have a copy of that...

So I had my impartial review done and the Doctor I saw stated that the dictation of the doctor who was originally trying to tell me that I was fit for duty was inaccurate and it will be re-written, as well I will have the opportunity to review it again and if it is still not correct they will...

Jason, Thank you so much for your response. I am a little concerned about having the impartial review before the MEBR is complete. From what the PEBLO has told me the only thing missing from the MEBR an addendum from another MTF provider which I am not to worried about because this addendum is...

Trembly, Sorry to hear of your back problems. Have you seen a neurosurgeon? Best of luck to you.

To everyone I need help in answering a question is there a requirement that actual range of motion measurements must be taken with a an actual measurement device as part of the MEBR submission to the PEB. SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1850.4E does not specifcally state how to measure range of motion for my...

So after starting the paper trail of e-mails. I get one today from the Patient Administration Program Advisor (not sure what that title means) stating that I again can not have a copy of this doctor's dictation that I agreed to and signed because my MEBR has not been signed by the CA. The e-mail...

Jason, Thank you for your response. I will definitely consider this. I will have to research who the appropriate party is to address this request to.

So yesterday I was told that I had to sign my Navy doctor's dictation for the MEBR that is going to the PEB and of course it was not completely accurate and I was told that if I was going to submit a rebuttal to it I would have less then 24 hours to do so. So I signed it and chose not to submit...

It is possible to get two SRB installments for 2 different enlistments as long as you are entitled to it. I have done this although it almost impossible to do it now under the new rules for re-enlisting. Example you re-enlist zone B for 6 years get that SRB then you become eligible to re-enlist...