appeal process

TLDR; Was diagnosed bipolar 2 while serving AD in the Marine Corps, was subsequently medically retired. I believe this to be a misdiagnosis and I am looking for advise, knowledge, etc in navigating this situation with the goal of reenlisting To be more detailed, I had a fairly bad bout of...

I know it’s just an estimate and I still have to wait for the Air Force to make their decision; however, how easy or difficult is it to appeal and try to get 100% when you’re already at a 90? I’ve read that it’s easy and usually the person gets the 100 but I’ve also read it can be difficult...

Hello everyone, long time reader, and first time poster. My VA rating is complete and I am currently waiting on my DOD rating to come back. I was unofficially informed I am at 90% VA rating. I am anticipating it comes this week or early next week. I submitted a sleep study claim with APAP...

I have a friend that is currently going through the last few stages of the MEB process. He would greatly appreciate any advice on his current situation. His question is posted below: “Any member familiar with MEB appeal/board PEB appeal process? Received my retirement confirmation and ratings...

Hi everyone, I got the physical evaluation board(PEB) decision of unfit with the disability rating. But I do not agree with the disability rating (both DOD and VA) as it does not match my medical record and real-life circumstance, so I'm trying to do a VA rating reconsideration(VARR). But the...

Good afternoon folks, Looking for some help/guidance here. I'm in the Active Duty Army and I am going through the MEB process. I just got my NARSUM back and plan to appeal before the findings are sent to the VA. My condition is severely underplayed in the summary, even though there is plenty of...

Hi Everyone, I was recently declined my Post 9/11 GI Bill by the VA. I am currently in grad school and still on active duty. Their reason for declining me is because I was on an ROTC scholarship in college and my assigment I am on is considered as "paying back" that scholarship, even though it...

Good Afternoon So I just received my findings on Thursday, 20 percent through Navy, and 70 thru VA.. I have been in for close to 16 years to have this. So I did have a question as I am going to fight this, When I see my PEBLO next Friday, do I just tell what I am doing or do I need to have...

Good evening everyone, I’m currently in a situation and would like some guidance. I’m currently active duty in the Marine Corps. About a year ago, I was assaulted by a civilian which caused me to be life flighted and put into ICU for a week. I was diagnosed with a severe traumatic brain...

I am a retired reservist with the US Army. I have 24 years of service. I was medically retired following my deployment to Iraq. I'm told I can't receive concurrent receipt until the age I would have normally retired. However, I would have continued to serve until age 60 (the age of a reservist...