ldes

I was wondering if someone could explain to me like I am 5 years old, the difference between the Integrated DES and the Legacy DES. If you elect the LDES which, from what I am seeing, goes much quicker are you locked into that DOD rating forever? How does that effect the medically retired vs...

I chose LDES because I am already rated 100% by the VA for the condition I am being MEB’d. 9 Dec 2024 - IRILO started 02 Feb 2025 - Commanders Impact Statement signed by commander and me 04 Feb 2025- NARSUM signed 19 Jul 2025 - Notification of Full MEB 29 JUL 2025 - PEBLO brief 8 Aug 2025 -...

Good morning, I am a reservist with a total of 18 years of time in service. During a recent deployment, I started experiencing severe lower leg cramps and was later diagnosed with compartment syndrome after returning. I have been receiving treatment since 2022 and recently completed my second...

Currently I am a Reservist wish almost 17 1/2 years in. I am in the beginning stages of the MEB process, but I have come to a juncture where I can request (with approval) the LDES path vs. the IDES path. I already have 100% through the VA and am looking to pursue a medical retirement. My legal...

Active Duty USAF with 17 1/2 years in. I just had an MEB and chose IDES. I received 40% DoD/100% VA P&T. I only have 2 1/2 more years to get to 20 so I am applying for a Limited Assignment Status (LAS) to get CRDP. If that’s approved, I will have a final MEB at 19 years. I want to keep my 100%...

Good day all! I am waiting on my findings from the PEB for LDES. I have been informed that this takes significantly less time than the IDES (not the reasoning I chose it). Does anyone know the current turn around times or recently had results for the PEB regarding LDES cases? I have been told...

Hello everyone, I am a USMC veteran. I separated in September, 2018. I have a service-connected disability for only PTSD of 100% P&T (through the VA) I am discharged with an honorable. I submitted form DD-149 to BCNR. I should have at least been looked at for a MED review because I have on my...

Good Afternoon! I'm facing a fairly unique (at least, I believe I am!) circumstance. I injured my ACL on T39 of Recruit Training down on MCRD PI, spent 10 months on the Island trying to recover/beginning an LDES MEB/PEB, and was then eventually sent home to await the findings of my PEB. I...

I've been asked to make a choice between IDES and LDES. I have been looking through the forums and reddit and nothing really answers my questions. I ask this in hopes someone has already been through the process, and it reaches other in the same situation I'm in. I think we all have a general...

Does anyone know if the IPEB is quicker while going through an LDES instead of the IDES?

I got out of the navy- active duty about 3 years ago after 9/12 years. I then joined the reserves a month after. I was found 100% p/t by the VA. The Navy reserves wants to kick me out. I went through the informal peb for retention- it was not recommend. I now have the option of filing for a...

I am currently rated 100% P/T through the VA due to my prior active duty time. I am currently in the National Guard and have over 13 years time in service. Recently I was diagnosed with a heart condition that the Military deems me unfit and recommended me for a med board. The condition is...

Hello all! I got my findings and I am being separated with severance pay, I start terminal Friday Dec 17th last day active duty is January 11th. I am super paranoid I won’t ever receive my severance check my admin department is known for people waiting months for bah ect my questions are, how...

Looking for guidance on when to expect a rating back. Was put in for MEDBOARD for PTSD related symptoms in January, got NMA approved at the end of JAN. Feb 2 my PEBLO submitted my LDES case to Pers for my DOD rating. He advised me that they are at about a 30 day turnaround window to receive back...

USAF: The PEBLO called me yesterday and told me that my CC has requested I be switched to the LDES from IDES. I have two C&Ps left for the IDES - an optometrist and an appointment for a TBI and/or generalized seizure disorder evaluation. Can this switch actually happen without my consent? Is...

Just as the title reads... With being in the LDES situation for way to long, I am getting a bit concerned. After 10 years of service, that has been wonderful up until the last few years, I lost the ability to control my mental health symptoms. So after trying to fight the symptoms and the Navy...

As the title states, I am getting so discouraged and losing my mind and need an outlet. Chose LDES to be with my wife, and two daughters sooner, and job opportunities that await. PEBLO is always giving me the run around I feel... by giving me random numbers every time I talk with him, and having...

Hi all, I wanted to put my time line here for those of you currently going through LDES just so you have a spot to conversate about it and or ask questions, I may be looking in the incorrect locations on the forum, however I have been unable to find others timelines who are going through similar...

Hi all. New here. Forgive me if I’ve posted in the wrong place, I don’t do forums... usually. I’m being medically separated/retired for Dysthymic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. I have chosen LDES to be with my wife and kids sooner, for my own sanity. After being found.. let’s assume...

I’m a ARNG member and my unit officially received IDES notification yesterday. The injury (LOD) was from while on active duty and I have the completed DA2173 to prove it. “intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region; Patellofemoral disorder right knee, effusion right knee” I’ve been...