syringomyelia

  1. Navy80

    Complex VA Back Pay Question! (80% DOD-30% VA)

    So, I originally filed in July 2014. About six months later my claim was cancelled because I was put into the IDES process. My IDES case closed in June 2016 with 80% DOD and 30% DOD...I was back paid starting in May 2016. I should have been back paid from my original file date correct...
  2. Navy80

    What's Next?

    My PEBLO told me I was found unfit by the IPEB.....but that's it! I haven't been able to get in contact with her since. My understanding is the DOD and VA get together and calculate the ratings. This correct? What should I expect next?
  3. Navy80

    VA Exam results, Narsum, and Cmdr's letter back! HELP!

    I recently received my VA exam results, NARSUM, and Commander’s Letter!! My VA exam and NARSUM are pretty much spot on! However, my Commander’s letter is completely inaccurate. My Commander’s letter says “my back appears normal but I report pain”. It also says my years of service is...
  4. Navy80

    AGR MEB Board: Roller Coaster Ride!

    My roller coaster ride story! I have syringomyelia in my spinal cord…”small syrinx”. I went from constantly working out (running 5-6 miles every few days) to gaining 30lbs and I can’t do any physical activity without severe back pain. My ANG base medical put me on a profile in 2012 and in...
  5. ColoradoRN

    Chiari Malformation & Syringomyelia...NARSUM recvd!

    I have been resourcing this site for two months and have gained an enormous amount of knowledge from it. Thank you! I would greatly appreciate any advice that can be given for my dilemma. I will try to make things as concise as possible. My husband (USMC 1998-2002, 0351 & AD Army...
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